Unit Aim
The aim of this unit is to provide Learners with the knowledge, understanding and skills to effectively braid, twist and thread wrap hair.
Unit Content
1 Know how to prepare for and perform braiding, twisting and thread wrapping services
- Consultation techniques:
- ~Questioning
- ~Listening
- ~Language
- ~Reference to records/history of hair
- ~Advice
- ~Visual aids
- Individual client needs:
- ~Audience
- ~Equality, diversity and inclusivity
- ~Perceptions
- ~Expectations
- ~Service objectives
- Importance of establishing the client’s objectives
- Factors informing the service plan:
- ~Hair cut/style
- ~Face shape
- ~Head size
- ~Lifestyle
- ~Test outcomes
- Importance of completing tests
- Contra-indications:
- ~Medical
- ~Hair
- ~Scalp
- Importance of identifying contra-indications
- Methods of identifying contra-indications
- Factors that can affect the performance of braiding, twisting and thread wrapping services:
- ~Hair condition
- ~Texture
- ~Length
- ~Density
- ~Existing curl
- ~Test outcomes
- ~Temperature
2 Be able to prepare the hair and scalp for braiding, twisting and thread wrapping services
- Tests
- Type of test:
- ~Elasticity test
- ~Porosity test
- ~Density test
- ~Texture test
- ~Curl pattern test
- ~Skin test
- Incompatibility test
3 Know how to perform braiding, twisting and thread wrapping services
- Type of braiding, twisting and thread wrapping
- Limitations:
- ~Hair curl classification
- ~Hair condition
- ~State of hair
- ~Scalp condition
- Over processed hair
- ~Breakage
- ~Irregular texture
- ~Weakness
- ~Scalp sensitivity
- Tichorrhexis nodosa
- Excessive tension
- Traction alopecia:
- ~Signs of traction alopecia
- ~Types of alopecia:
- ~Cicatricial alopecia
- ~Alopecia totalis
- ~Alopecia areata
- ~Seborrheic alopecia
- Impact on wet hair:
- ~Swelling
- ~Increased elasticity
- ~Weakened structure
- Impact on dry hair:
- ~Lack of shine
- ~Breakage
- ~Lacking in definition
- ~Increased porosity
- Slow growth
- Products:
- ~Styling products
- ~Gel
- ~Mousse
- ~Setting lotion
- ~Blow dry lotion
- ~Moisturiser/oil
- ~Activator
- ~Heat protector
- ~Water-based sprays
- Finishing products
- ~Spray
- ~Serum
- ~Edge control
- ~Oil
- ~Wax
- ~Gel
- ~Moisturiser
- Tools and equipment:
- ~Wide-tooth comb
- ~Rat-tail comb or sectioning tool
- ~Edge brush
- ~Hairpins and hair ties
- ~Hair clips
- ~Hot tools
- Pre-treatment products
- Importance of product application
- Techniques to minimise damage to the hair and scalp
- Removal process
- Importance of minimising damage
- Service plan
- Importance of service plan
- Contra-action:
- ~Scalp irritation
- Necessary action for effectively managing contra-actions
- Expected outcomes
- Maintenance of client hair style:
- ~Keep the hair clean and moisturised
- ~Protect the hair while sleeping
- ~Avoid over-styling
- ~Regular maintenance
- ~Fungal or bacterial infections
- ~Traction alopecia
- ~Breakage
- ~Slow hair growth
4 Be able to braid hair
- Pre-treatment
- Braids
- Post-treatment
5 Be able to twist hair
- Pre-treatment
- Twists
- Post-treatment
6 Be able to wrap hair with thread
- Pre-treatment
- Thread wrap
- Post-treatment
7 Be able to undertake client care
- Client satisfaction
- Aftercare advice
- Keep correct records
- Communication and behaviour
8 Know the principles of working safely and effectively when performing braiding, twisting and thread wrapping services
- Protective clothing
- Self-positioning
- Client positioning
- Importance of monitoring client’s wellbeing
- Safety considerations
- Importance of keeping work areas clean and tidy
- Minimise the risk of cross-infection and cross-infestation
- Environmental and sustainable working practices
9 Be able to work safely and effectively when performing braiding, twisting and thread wrapping services
- Salon procedures
- Correctly positioned
