50-502-750Haircutting for Cosmetologists
Course Information
Description
Students will learn basic haircutting procedures to include disinfection and proper use of tools.
Total Credits
0.75

Course Competencies
  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.