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Follow theory principles in haircutting procedures.
Assessment Strategies
by completing the activities as assigned by Your instructor.
by completing the test/exam.
by completing the assessment of a haircut meeting the criteria in the Haircut Checklist
by completing the Haircut Project/Portfolio meeting the criteria on the corresponding rubric.
Criteria
You will identify how points, lines, and angles relate to haircutting.
You will define and diagram projection angles for each of the basic haircuts.
You will define sectioning and distribution as it related to haircutting.
You will determine how different guide/design lines are used to achieve specific results.
You will identify the parts/areas of the head as crest, interior, exterior, temple, occipital, nape, crown, and vertex areas.
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Follow proper infection control and safety procedures.
Assessment Strategies
by completing the activities as assigned by Your instructor.
by completing the test/exam.
by completing the assessment of a haircut meeting the criteria in the Haircut Checklist
Criteria
You successfully handle Your implements in a safe and sanitary manner during a haircutting procedure.
You will sanitize Your hands before and after every client.
You will remove all hair from all brushes, combs, clips, etc.
You will use a recommended sanitizing agent for all hard surfaces.
You will start each service with sanitized equipment.
You will store all implements in a covered container.
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Use proper tools to perform the haircut.
Assessment Strategies
by completing the activities as assigned by Your instructor.
by completing the test/exam.
by completing the assessment of a haircut meeting the criteria in the Haircut Checklist.
Criteria
You will correctly identify the parts of the shear, razor, taper shear, and clippers and the function of each.
You will manipulate the various tools in a safe and sanitary manner to perform a basic haircutting procedure.
You will identify the results of cutting with each tool.
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Perform a complete client consultation.
Assessment Strategies
by completing the activities as assigned by Your instructor.
by completing the test/exam.
by completing the assessment of a haircut meeting the criteria in the Haircut Checklist.
Criteria
You identify factors included in the greeting part of the consultation.
You identify how the environment relates to an effective consultation.
You analyze the hair and the scalp in anticipation of the haircut.
You include listening as an important step in the communication process.
You consider the body shape and facial features when choosing a haircut to best suit the client.
You include repeating back and agreeing as part of the consultation process.
You include educating and recommending products as part of the process.
You include educating the client on home care as part of the process.
You include rebooking the client as part of the consultation and service.
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Perform the required haircuts/services.
Assessment Strategies
by completing the activities as assigned by Your instructor.
by completing the test/exam.
by completing the assessment of a haircut meeting the criteria in the Haircut Checklist.
by completing the Haircut Project/Portfolio meeting the criteria on the corresponding rubric.
Criteria
Haircut portfolio/project includes a picture of each of the basic haircuts and a diagram of the cut in normal projection (90 degrees).
Haircut portfolio/project includes 5 picture of solid/blunt cuts in different lengths and textures.
Haircut portfolio/project includes 5 increase layer cuts in a variety of lengths and textures.
Haircut portfolio/project includes 5 graduated cuts in a variety of lengths and textures.
Haircut portfolio/project includes 5 uniform layer cuts in a variety of lengths and textures.
Haircut portfolio/project includes 5 combination form cuts in a variety of lengths and textures.
Haircut portfolio/project includes 5 men's cuts in a variety of lengths and textures.
Haircut portfolio/project includes 5 facial hair designs in a variety of lengths and textures.
Haircut portfolio/project includes 5 children's cuts in a variety of lengths and textures identifying the type of cut each depicts.
Haircut portfolio/project includes a haircut makeover that you performed on a client. Before and after pictures must be included.
Haircut portfolio/project includes a written explanation of the haircut as part of the haircut makeover.
Haircut portfolio/project includes the reason for choosing the haircut for your client based on their body shape and features.
Haircut portfolio/project is presented with minimal spelling and grammatical errors.
Haircut portfolio/project is presented in a neat and creative way electronically or in a bound book.
Haircut portfolio/project includes a "Do's and Don'ts" page: 5 Do's and 5 Don'ts each for working with curly hair, children, and men.
You will arrange all necessary tools required for the service.
You will sanitize your hands.
You will identify the components of a thorough client consultation.
You will include draping the client properly.
You will include a thorough hair and scalp analysis.
You will establish clean partings and subsections
You will establish a guide/design line for the cut.
You will follow the established guide/design line.
You will project the hair at the correct angle for the desired cut.
You will use appropriate subsections for control as you are cutting.
You will follow the proper sequence of steps for the desired service.
You will use the correct tools for the haircut.
You will check your haircut for accuracy.
You will clean workstation when the service is completed.
You will complete the service in the allotted time.
You will perform a balanced and attractive facial hair design.
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Analyze the principles of hair design.
Assessment Strategies
through participation in online activities.
through participation in face-to-face activities.
through completion of a portfolio.
by taking a test/exam.
Criteria
You differentiate between tools and applications necessary to achieve a desired style.
You identify the importance of principles of hair design.
You define form, space, line, color, and wave pattern and their importance to hair design.
You identify proportion, balance, and harmony as they relate to hair design.
You describe how hair types influence hair design decisions.
You recognize facial types as oval, round, square, triangular, oblong, diamond, and inverted.
You recognize the importance of facial shape to hair design.
You recognize the importance of facial features to hair design.
You describe the importance a hair part has in hair design.
You include and label a picture of an oval face shape in your portfolio.
You include and label a picture of round face shape in your portfolio.
You include and label a picture of a square face shape in your portfolio.
You include and label a picture of a triangular face shape in your portfolio.
You include and label a picture of an oblong face shape in your portfolio.
You include and label a picture of a diamond face shape in your portfolio.
You include and label a picture of an inverted face shape in your portfolio.
You include and label pictures of at least five different design principles in your portfolio.
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Analyze the principles and fundamentals of wet hairstyling.
Assessment Strategies
through participation in online activities.
through participation in face-to-face activities.
through completion of a portfolio.
by taking a test/exam.
Criteria
You determine the tools used in fingerwaving.
You describe the gel used in fingerwaving.
You identify the amount of gel to use when fingerwaving.
You identify the procedure to shape the hair in preparation for fingerwaving.
You define fingerwaving as the process of directing the hair into "S" shaped waves.
You identify that fingerwaves may be placed on the head vertically or horizontally.
You explain the procedures for performing a fingerwave hairstyle.
You determine the tools used in pincurling.
You identify hairstyling products to be used for pincurling.
You identify that pincurls consist of a base, stem, and circle.
You identify shaping of the hair in preparation for pincurling.
You describe the differences between no-stem curl, half-stem curl, and full-stem curl.
You explain the procedure for performing a pincurl hairstyle.
You determine the tools used in rollersetting.
You identify the styling products to be used for rollersetting.
You identify the importance of shaping the hair in preparation for rollersetting.
You identify the hair set on a roller to be the base, stem, and curl.
You describe the differences between an on-base, half-off base, and off-base roller position.
You explain the procedure for performing a rollerset hairstyle.
You identify the importance of safety and sanitation while fingerwaving, pincurling, and rollersetting.
You identify the procedure for hair wrapping.
You include and label two pictures of fingerwave styles in your portfolio.
You include and label two pictures of pincurl styles in your portfolio.
You include and label two pictures of rollerset styles in your portfolio.
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Analyze the principles and fundamentals of thermal styling and blow-drying.
Assessment Strategies
through participation in online activities.
through participation in face-to-face activities.
through completion of a portfolio.
by taking a written test/exam.
Criteria
You define the purpose of blow-drying the hair.
You identify maintenance procedures for a blow-dryer.
You identify the tools and equipment used in blow-drying.
You describe the hair styling products used in blow-drying.
You identify safety and sanitation procedures when blow-drying.
You define thermal waving.
You identify the parts of a thermal iron.
You identify the types of thermal irons.
You identify the method to test the heat of a thermal iron.
You identify the procedure to manipulate a thermal iron.
You differentiate types of thermal curls.
You differentiate methods to thermal curl short, medium, and long hair lengths.
You identify products for a thermal curl service
You identify safety and sanitation procedures when thermal curling the hair.
You define hair pressing.
You identify the three types of thermal pressing; soft, medium, and hard.
You determine scalp and hair conditions related to thermal pressing.
You identify conditioning treatments for thermal pressing.
You identify types of thermal pressing combs.
You describe methods to heat pressing combs.
You describe methods to clean the pressing comb.
You identify the purpose of pressing oil or pressing cream.
You identify safety and sanitation procedures when thermal pressing the hair.
You include and label two pictures of blow dry styles in your portfolio.
You include and label two pictures of thermal curling styles in your portfolio.
You include and label two pictures of thermal pressing styles in your portfolio.
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Characterize the techniques and procedures of long hair hairstyling.
Assessment Strategies
through participation in online activities.
through participation in face-to-face activities.
through completion of a portfolio
by taking a written test/exam.
Criteria
You define when to perform long hair styling.
You describe long hair styles such as French twists, buns, and chignons.
You identify styling products to use when styling long hair.
You identify tools to use when styling long hair and braiding.
You determine hair qualities prior to braiding.
You define braiding as natural hairstyling.
You identify types of braids.
You identify braid styles based on facial features.
You identify the procedure to add extensions.
You identify safe and sanitary procedures when styling long hair and braiding.
You perform a client consultation prior to the long hairstyling service.
You analyze the hair and scalp prior to the service.
You assemble supplies to perform the long hair styling service.
You apply styling products for long hair styling.
You section the hair based on desired long hair styled.
You back-comb the hair if necessary for desired long hairstyle.
You include and label two pictures of long hairstyles in your portfolio.
You include and label two pictures of updos in your portfolio.
You include and label two pictures of braids in your portfolio.
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Perform wet styling techniques to include fingerwaving, pincurling, and roller setting.
Assessment Strategies
through participating in online activities.
through participating in face-to-face activities.
by taking a written test/exam.
Criteria
You wash hands with soap and water before wet styling services.
You complete a consultation to assure client satisfaction prior to the implementation of the wet styling service.
You identify hairstyling fundamental guidelines that include direction and mobility.
You include a hair and scalp analysis prior to the implementation of the wet styling service.
You assemble supplies and materials for wet hairstyling using safety and sanitation.
You drape for a wet hairstyling service.
You shampoo the hair in preparation for a wet hairstyling service.
You condition the hair if necessary depending on the hair analysis.
You towel dry the hair and remove tangles starting at the ends and working up to the scalp.
You create a part in the hair.
You apply gel to the hair.
You direct and shape the hair according to fingerwave principles.
You shape and direct the hair into a pattern of "S" shaped waves.
You continue fingerwaving following the above procedures until entire head is complete.
You form a shaping in preparation for pincurling.
You start pincurls at the open end of the shaping.
You comb the hair with tension (ribboning) to form the pincurl.
You hold the curl in the shaping while anchoring with a clip.
You continue pincurling following the above procedures until entire head is complete.
You comb the hair in the direction of the desired setting pattern.
You create subsections reflecting the size of the roller.
You comb hair smoothly before distributing hair evenly across roller.
You wind roller to scalp and anchor to the base.
You dry hair completely before comb-out.
You brush the hair.
You backcomb the hair by dividing the hair into small subsections.
You direct the comb in a downward and outward motions until the entire head is backcombed.
You comb hair into a smooth and balanced style.
You practice Safety and Infection Control procedures.
You return work area to a clean and safe environment.
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Perform styling techniques to include thermal styling and blow-drying.
Assessment Strategies
through participating in online activities.
through participating in face-to-face activities.
through completion of a portfolio.
by taking a written test/exam.
Criteria
You perform a client consultation prior to the thermal styling service.
You analyze the hair and scalp prior to the thermal styling service.
You drape the client prior to the thermal styling service.
You assemble supplies to complete the thermal styling service.
You towel dry the hair and remove tangles beginning at the scalp.
You apply styling products to the hair prior to thermal styling the hair.
You distribute the hair into the desired shape.
You blow-dry the hair maintaining a distance of 3" - 5" from the scalp with a blow-dryer.
You manipulate the blow-dryer and brush in a coordinated manner.
You blow-dry the hair at a medium temperature to prevent burning the scalp.
You direct the air of the blow-dryer away from the ears and skin.
You avoid irritating the scalp with the brush.
You arrange the hair in a finished appearance.
You determine the hair is dry before beginning the thermal curl service.
You heat the iron prior to the service.
You test the heat of the iron prior to thermal curling the hair.
You section the hair based on the type of curl desired.
You insert the thermal iron into the hair and roll to the scalp.
You insert comb between the scalp and the thermal iron.
You slide the thermal iron out of the hair without disturbing the curl.
You complete the style by performing the thermal curling techniques with the above procedures.
You complete the style by arranging the hair into the desired style.
You completely dry the hair before the thermal pressing style.
You determine the type of pressing You will perform; soft, medium, or hard.
You heat the thermal comb.
You apply pressing oil or pressing cream.
You divide the hair into four sections.
You subsection the hair into smaller subsections.
You test the heat of the pressing comb.
You insert the teeth of the pressing comb at the base of the subsection.
You turn the pressing comb in the hair so the back of the comb is facing the hair strand.
You draw the pressing comb down the length of the hair strand to the hair ends.
You continue pressing the hair following the above procedures until the entire head is complete.
You style and comb the hair based on client desires.
You practice safety and sanitation procedures.
You return work area to a clean and safe environment.
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Relate the law of color to hair color.
Assessment Strategies
through meeting the minimum acceptable points on the color formulation assessment.
by completing all activities as assigned by the instructor.
by taking the test/exam.
Criteria
Color Formulation Assessment includes the existing level/s of your hair color throughout the strand.
Color Formulation Assessment includes the existing tone/s of your hair color throughout the strand.
Color Formulation Assessment includes the desired tone using the color swatches from the line of color.
Color Formulation Assessment includes the desired level using the color swatches from the line of color you chose to use.
You include the three primary colors and their purpose when defining the law of color.
You include primary, secondary, tertiary, and complementary as part of the color wheel.
You identify the warm and cool colors on the color wheel.
You identify level as the degree of lightness or darkness.
You identify intensity as brightness, vividness, or strength of a color.
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Perform a hair and scalp analysis for a hair color or hair lightening service.
Assessment Strategies
through meeting the minimum acceptable points on the color formulation assessment.
by completing all activities as assigned by the instructor.
by taking a test/exam.
Criteria
Color formulation assessment includes the condition of the hair and scalp prior to the color service based on the properties of the hair and scalp: porosity, elasticity, density, texture, disorders and diseases, and scalp conditions.
Color formulation assessment includes how the properties of the hair and scalp will affect your color service. State whether the hair is virgin or color treated.
You analyze hair to determine predominance of eumelanin or pheomelanin.
You analyze hair to determine percentage of gray.
You analyze hair to identify the texture of the hair.
You analyze hair to determine the degree of porosity of the hair.
You analyze hair to determine the degree of density of the hair.
You analyze hair to check the elasticity of the hair.
You analyze hair to determine the natural level of the hair.
You analyze hair to determine the natural tone of the hair.
You analyze hair to examine scalp for treatable or non-treatable diseases or disorders.
You analyze hair to identify the natural skin tone of the client.
You analyze hair to include clients choice of a desired artificial color.
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Consult with the client prior to the color service.
Assessment Strategies
through meeting the minimum acceptable points on the color formulation assessment.
by completing all activities as assigned by the instructor.
by taking the test/exam.
Criteria
Color formulation assessment includes home hair care products and maintenance. Recommended follow up salon visit is stated.
Consultation includes choice of the most effective environment to ensure predictable results.
Consultation includes use of a variety of effective communication means.
Consultation provides a means for identifying clients ideas and expectations.
Consultation includes a discussion regarding client lifestyle and resulting maintenance for color-treated hair.
Consultation includes use of descriptive, professional language when communicating.
Consultation includes discussing the costs of the service.
Consultation includes analysis of client's face, body shape, physical feature, and eye and skin tones.
Consultation includes analysis of hair to include porosity and condition of the hair.
Consultation includes agreement from client to go forward with the recommended service.
Consultation includes a predisposition test once the service is decided upon.
Consultation includes use of a release/record card to record information.
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Formulate a color for a client based on the consultation and analysis.
Assessment Strategies
through meeting the minimum acceptable points on the color formulation assessment.
by completing all activities as assigned by the instructor.
by taking the test/exam.
Criteria
Color formulation assessment includes a color formula based on the hair analysis, existing color, and desired results. Detail the formula using Your color line and explain Your reason for choosing this formula.
Color formulation assessment includes the choice of color as semi/demi, permanent, or a lightener.
You select product based on client hair characteristics.
You select product based on the analysis and consultation previously performed.
You select product based on existing client hair color.
You select temporary color choice based on product's ability to be removed.
You select semi-permanent hair color based on product's ability to deposit only and non-permanent results.
You select semi-permanent hair color based on product's ability to deposit only and long-lasting qualities.
You select permanent hair color product based on ability to remain on the hair without removal by washing and its covering abilities.
You select On-the-Scalp hair lightening product based on ability of the product to lighten hair from scalp to hair ends.
You select Off-the-Scalp hair lightening product based on ability of the product to lighten to high levels for special techniques not applied at the scalp.
You select volume of developer based on the levels of lift or deposit.
You select filler based on ability of the product to replace underlying pigment when performing a tint back.
You identify vegetable, metallic and compound dyes as non-professional products.
You select color remover based on ability of the product to remove artificial pigment.
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Relate the different application techniques and methods to temporary, semi/demi permanent, permanent (virgin and retouch) going darker, lightening, and specialty products.
Assessment Strategies
through meeting the minimum acceptable points on the color formulation assessment.
by completing all activities as assigned by the instructor.
by taking the test/exam.
Criteria
Color formulation assessment includes the process and techniques specific to Your desired results.
You reference manufacturer's directions for timing and specific directions.
You identify set-up steps to include sanitation methods, draping, organizing of tools necessary for service.
You identify and practice infection control and safety factors throughout the service.
You identify a strand test as necessary to predetermine the results.
You identify steps in temporary color application procedure.
You identify steps in semi/demi permanent color application procedure.
You identify steps in permanent color going darker, virgin application.
You demonstrate steps in permanent color going darker and retouch application using a bottle and brush.
You identify steps in a virgin hairlightening service.
You identify steps in highlighting with a cap.
You identify steps in highlighting with foil.
You identify a variety of specialty color placement techniques.
You identify steps for color removal.
You clean up after all color services.
You detail application techniques on a client card.