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50502522 Hair Cutting, Design and Chemical Services
Course Information
Description
Gain an understanding of hair cutting and receive and introduction to chemical services. Study the physical and chemical changes that must take place in all chemical services performed. Practice the application of chemicals and the placement of permanent wave rods to achieve the desired chemical services. Become familiar with use and care of tools used in a salon setting.
Total Credits
2

Course Competencies (Course Outcomes)
  1. Follow theory principles in haircutting procedures
    Assessment Strategies
    Test/Exam
    Skill Demonstration - by meeting the criteria in the Haircut Checklist
    Haircut Project/Portfolio - by meeting the criteria on the corresponding rubric
    Criteria
    Identify how points, lines, and angles relate to haircutting
    Diagram projection angles for each of the basic haircuts
    Define sectioning and distribution as it related to haircutting
    Determine how different guide/design lines are used to achieve specific results
    Identify the parts/areas of the head as crest, interior, exterior, temple, occipital, nape, crown, and vertex areas

  2. Follow proper infection control and safety procedures
    Assessment Strategies
    Test/Exam
    Skill Demonstration - by meeting the criteria in the Haircut Checklist
    Criteria
    Your implements are successfully handled in a safe and sanitary manner during a haircutting procedure
    Your hands are sanitized before and after every client
    Remove all hair from all brushes, combs, clips, etc.
    Use a recommended sanitizing agent for all hard surfaces
    Start each service with sanitized equipment
    Store all implements in a covered container

  3. Perform a complete client consultation
    Assessment Strategies
    Test/Exam
    Skill Demonstration - by completing the assessment of a haircut, meeting the criteria in the Haircut Checklist
    Project/Portfolio - by completing the Haircut Project/Portfolio, meeting the criteria on the corresponding rubric
    Criteria
    Identify elements of an effective greeting
    Describe how the environment relates to an effective consultation
    Analyze the hair and the scalp in anticipation of the haircut
    Include listening as an important step in the communication process
    Consider the body shape and facial features when choosing a haircut to best suit the client
    Include repeating back and agreeing as part of the consultation process
    Include educating and recommending products as part of the process
    Include educating the client on home care as part of the process
    Include rebooking the client as part of the consultation and service

  4. Perform the required haircuts/services
    Assessment Strategies
    Test/Exam
    Skill Demonstration - by meeting the criteria in the Haircut Checklist
    Haircut Project/Portfolio - by 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 pictures 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
    Arrange all necessary tools required for the service
    Sanitize your hands
    Identify the components of a thorough client consultation
    Drape the client properly
    Perform a thorough hair and scalp analysis
    Establish clean partings and subsections
    Establish a guide/design line for the cut
    Follow the established guide/design line
    Project the hair at the correct angle for the desired cut
    Use appropriate subsections for control as you are cutting
    Follow the proper sequence of steps for the desired service
    Use the correct tools for the haircut
    Check your haircut for accuracy
    Clean workstation when the service is completed
    Complete the service in the allotted time
    Perform a balanced and attractive facial hair design

  5. Perform styling techniques to include thermal styling and blow-drying
    Assessment Strategies
    Test/Exam
    Portfolio
    Criteria
    Conduct a client consultation prior to the thermal styling service
    Analyze the hair and scalp prior to the thermal styling service
    Drape the client prior to the thermal styling service
    Assemble supplies to complete the thermal styling service
    Towel dry the hair and remove tangles beginning at the scalp
    Apply styling products to the hair prior to thermal styling the hair
    Distribute the hair into the desired shape
    Blow-dry the hair maintaining a distance of 3" - 5" from the scalp with a blow-dryer
    Manipulate the blow-dryer and brush in a coordinated manner
    Blow-dry the hair at a medium temperature to prevent burning the scalp
    Direct the air of the blow-dryer away from the ears and skin
    Avoid irritating the scalp with the brush
    Arrange the hair in a finished appearance.
    Determine the hair is dry before beginning the thermal curl service
    Heat the iron prior to the service
    Test the heat of the iron prior to thermal curling the hair
    Section the hair based on the type of curl desired
    Insert the thermal iron into the hair and roll to the scalp
    Insert comb between the scalp and the thermal iron
    Slide the thermal iron out of the hair without disturbing the curl
    Complete the style by performing thermal curling techniques with the above procedures
    Complete the style by arranging the hair into the desired style
    Completely dry the hair before the thermal pressing style
    Determine the type of pressing You will perform; soft, medium, or hard
    Heat the thermal comb
    Apply pressing oil or pressing cream
    Divide the hair into four sections
    Subsection the hair into smaller subsections
    Test the heat of the pressing comb
    Insert the teeth of the pressing comb at the base of the subsection
    Turn the pressing comb in the hair so the back of the comb is facing the hair strand
    Draw the pressing comb down the length of the hair strand to the hair ends
    Continue pressing the hair following the above procedures until the entire head is complete
    Style and comb the hair based on client desires
    Practice safety and sanitation procedures
    Return work area to a clean and safe environment

  6. Relate the law of color to hair color
    Assessment Strategies
    Color Formulation Assessment
    Text/Exam
    Criteria
    Color Formulation Assessment includes the existing level/s of hair color throughout the strand
    Color Formulation Assessment includes the existing tone/s of 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
    Include the three primary colors and their purpose when defining the law of color
    Include primary, secondary, tertiary, and complementary as part of the color wheel
    Identify the warm and cool colors on the color wheel
    Identify level as the degree of lightness or darkness
    Identify intensity as brightness, vividness, or strength of a color

  7. Formulate a color for a client based on the consultation and analysis
    Assessment Strategies
    Color Formulation Assessment
    Text/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
    Explain your reason for choosing this formula
    Color formulation assessment includes the choice of color as semi/demi, permanent, or a lightener
    Select product based on client hair characteristics
    Select product based on the analysis and consultation previously performed
    Select product based on existing client hair color
    Select temporary color choice based on product's ability to be removed
    Select semi-permanent hair color based on product's ability to deposit only and non-permanent results
    Select semi-permanent hair color based on product's ability to deposit only and long-lasting qualities
    Select permanent hair color product based on ability to remain on the hair without removal by washing and its covering abilities
    Select On-the-Scalp hair lightening product based on ability of the product to lighten hair from scalp to hair ends
    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
    Select volume of developer based on the levels of lift or deposit
    Select filler based on ability of the product to replace underlying pigment when performing a tint back
    Identify vegetable, metallic, and compound dyes as non-professional products
    Select color remover based on ability of the product to remove artificial pigment

  8. Relate the different application techniques and methods to temporary, semi/demi permanent, permanent (virgin and retouch) going darker, lightening, and specialty products
    Assessment Strategies
    Color Formulation Assessment
    Text/Exam
    Criteria
    Color formulation assessment includes the process and techniques specific to the desired results
    Follow manufacturer's directions for timing and specific directions
    Perform set-up steps to include sanitation methods, draping, organizing of tools necessary for service
    Practice infection control and safety factors throughout the service
    Identify a strand test as necessary to predetermine the results
    Identify steps in temporary color application procedure
    Identify steps in semi/demi permanent color application procedure
    Identify steps in permanent color going darker, virgin application
    Demonstrate steps in permanent color going darker and retouch application using a bottle and brush
    Identify steps in a virgin hair lightening service
    Identify steps in highlighting with a cap
    Identify steps in highlighting with foil
    Identify a variety of specialty color placement techniques
    Identify steps for color removal
    Clean up after all color services
    Detail application techniques in client history