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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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