Unit Aim
The aim of this unit is to provide Learners with the knowledge, understanding and skills for effectively cutting hair.
Unit Content
1 Know how to prepare for hair cutting services
- Consultation techniques:
- ~Questioning
- ~Listening
- ~Language
- ~Reference to records/history of hair
- ~Advice
- ~Visual aids
- Individual client needs:
- ~Audience
- ~Equality, diversity and inclusivity
- ~Perceptions
- ~Client expectations
- ~Service objectives
- Importance of establishing the client’s objectives
- Importance of a hair and scalp analysis
- Factors informing the service plan:
- ~Face shape
- ~Head size
- ~Lifestyle
- Contra-indications:
- ~Medical
- ~Hair
- ~Scalp
- Methods of identifying contra-indications
- Importance of identifying contra-indications
- Factors can affect the performance of styling and finishing services:
- Hair condition
- Growth patterns
- Texture
- Length
- Density
- Existing curl
- Temperature
2 Be able to prepare for a hair cutting service
- Relevant visual aids
- Protect client clothing
3 Know how to perform a hair cutting service
- Cutting techniques:
- ~Club cutting
- ~Graduated cut
- ~Layer cut
- ~One-length
- ~Razoring
- ~Scissor-over-comb
- ~Thinning
- ~Freehand
- Texturising techniques:
- ~Point cutting
- ~Serrating
- ~Slice cutting
- ~Texturising
- ~Twist-texturising
- ~Under-directed
- Cutting effects:
- ~Graduating/tapering
- ~Layering
- ~Fading
- ~Asymmetric cut
- Sourcing creative ideas
- Visual aids
- Tools:
- ~Cutting scissors
- ~Thinning scissors
- ~Detangling comb
- ~Pin tail comb
- ~Neck brush
- ~Styling razor
- Cutting wet and dry hair:
- ~Hair elasticity
- ~Hair length
- ~Hair classification
- ~Advantages of wet cutting
- ~Disadvantages of wet cutting
- ~Advantages of dry cutting
- ~Disadvantages of dry cutting
- Importance of keeping the hair evenly damp
- Adapt hair cutting techniques for each hair curl classification:
- ~Straight
- ~Wavy
- ~Curly
- ~Coily
- ~Mixed textured (combination hair)
- Over-processed hair:
- ~Identification
- ~Action
- Trichorrhexis nodosa
- Combining and adapting different cutting techniques
- Importance of considering weight distribution
- Natural growth patterns:
- ~Cowlick
- ~Widow’s peak
- ~Nape whorl:
- ~Double crown
- Establishing and following guidelines
- Hair shapes:
- ~Bob
- ~Pixie
- ~Beehive
- ~Lob
- ~Shag
- ~Undercut
- Importance of choosing the appropriate angle
- ~One length
- ~Square layer
- ~Short graduation
- ~Uniform layer
- ~Long graduation
- Risks from hair cuttings
- Finishing products
- ~Spray
- ~Dressing cream
- ~Oil
- ~Wax
- ~Gel
- ~Moisturiser
- Washing hair prior to a cutting service
- Comb and section the hair prior to the cutting
- Cross-check
- Contra-actions
- Necessary action to effectively manage a contra-action
- Importance of adhering to service plan
- Aftercare advice
4 Be able to perform a hair cutting service
- Initial guideline
- Adapt cutting techniques
- Cross-check
- Remedial action to resolve issues arising during the cutting service:
- ~Unevenness
- ~Excessive hair removal
- ~Uneven layers
- Finishing techniques:
- ~Blow drying with round brush
- ~Blow drying with flat brush
- ~Blow-dry comb attachment
- ~Diffuse
- ~Scrunch drying
- ~Setting
- ~Finger waving/coiling
- ~Curl defining
- ~Use of rollers
- ~Pin curling
- ~Tonging
- ~Straighteners
- ~Barrel curl
- ~Hot brush
- Use of finishing products:
- ~Spray
- ~Dressing cream
- ~Oil
- ~Wax
- ~Gel
- ~Moisturiser
- Confirming satisfaction
5 Know the principles of working safely and effectively when performing cutting hair services
- Protective clothing
- Self-positioning
- Client positioning
- Safety considerations
- Importance of keeping work areas clean and tidy
- Minimise the risk of cross-infection and cross-infestation
- Environmental and sustainable working practices
6 Be able to work safely and effectively when performing hair cutting services
- Salon procedures
- Correctly positioned
