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31502338 Long Hair, Natural Haircare, & Braiding
Course Information
Description
Students apply their basic hair design skills by braiding, performing upstyles and textured hair designs. Long hair design also focuses on analysis, transformation, sculpted forms and the effects on all hair textures, wigs, hair extensions, and caring for them.
Total Credits
2

Course Competencies (Course Outcomes)
  1. Consult with client for a hairstyle
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration - consultation with a client
    Written Product
    Criteria
    Consultation is performed prior to the hairstyling service
    Discuss client expectations and the limitations of the client's hair
    Discuss client lifestyle and resulting maintenance for hairstyle
    Review client hair history and previous hairstyles
    Generate recommendations for home hair care methods and products
    Discuss/disclose the cost of services
    Inform clients that diseased skin cannot be treated unless under the direction of a physician (if appropriate)
    Obtain consent of the client from the legal guardian of the client prior to a hairstyling service
    Client signs a release form
    You make a reasonable effort to safely comply with the client's requests
    You complete the consultation within 10 minutes

  2. Design long hairstyles
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration - by creating long hair styles on live models or mannequins
    Criteria
    Hairstyles are based on hair and scalp analysis
    Hairstyles are based on client consultation
    Hairstyles include elements of form, space, and line
    Hairstyles include single, repeating, and contrasting design lines
    Hairstyles utilize the color/highlights of the hair
    Hairstyles accommodate the texture of the hair
    Hairstyles are proportional and balanced to body shapes/sizes
    Hairstyles provide balance to facial shapes
    You follow safety and decontamination rules

  3. Wrap the hair to create hairstyles
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration - by wrapping hair to create a specific hairstyle on live models or mannequins
    Criteria
    Perform a hair and scalp analysis prior to service
    Perform a client consultation prior to service
    Select decontaminated tools and equipment for a specific effect
    Prepare the client and work area
    Wrapping techniques include using 1 or 2 rollers at the crown for elevation
    Wrapping techniques include a smooth, unbroken flow of shaped hair
    Wrapping techniques include securing the wrap with tissue
    You clean and disinfect tools, equipment, and work area
    You dispose of trash in designated covered receptacles
    You complete wrapping within 10 minutes

  4. Characterize the techniques and procedures for long hair hairstyling
    Assessment Strategies
    Portfolio
    Test/Exam
    Criteria
    Describe long hair styles such as French twists, buns, and chignons
    Identify styling products to use when styling long hair
    Identify tools to use when styling long hair and braiding
    Determine hair qualities prior to braiding
    Describe braiding as natural hairstyling
    Describe types of braids

  5. Style braids, wigs, and extensions
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Portfolio
    Criteria
    Consult with client prior to the hair styling service
    Analyze the hair and scalp of client prior to the hair styling service
    Assemble supplies needed to effectively perform a specific hair styling service
    Apply styling products for long hair styling, braids, wigs, and/or extensions
    Section the hair based on desired hair style
    Back-comb if necessary for desired hair style
    Label two pictures of long hairstyles in your portfolio
    Label two pictures of updos in your portfolio
    Label two pictures of braids in your portfolio
    Braids are styled to align with client facial features and desired hair style
    Follow safe and sanitary procedures when styling
    Describe effective hair care procedures for braids, wigs, and extensions
    Wig is applied and styled to achieve desired hair design
    Wig fits and is placed securely
    Wig is finished using professional finishing techniques
    Extensions are added by selecting, placing, and securing extension hair to enhance overall design
    Extensions have a natural appearance
    Extensions protect the integrity of the client’s hair