Unit Aim
The aim of this unit is to provide Learners with the knowledge, understanding and skills for effectively shampooing and conditioning hair.
Unit Content
1 Know the principles of shampooing and conditioning
- The cuticle layer
- Water temperature:
- ~Hot water
- ~Warm water
- ~Cool water
- ~Cold water:
- The action of shampoo and water to cleanse the hair
- Apply shampoo
- Conditioning products and application:
- ~Surface/hydrating
- ~Deep/penetrating
- ~Scalp tonic
- ~Massage techniques:
- ~Effleurage
- ~Rotary
- ~Petrissage
- Removing product
- Detangle hair
- Follow manufacturers’ instructions:
- ~Where to find
- ~Type of instruction
- ~Importance
2 Be able to shampoo hair
- Salon procedures
- Products:
- ~Normal
- ~Dry
- ~Oily
- ~Dandruff
- ~Sensitive scalp
- ~Fine hair
- ~Soap less
- ~Product build up
- ~Psoriasis
- Tools
- Water temperature and flow
- Hair types:
- ~Hair curl classification
- ~Hair characteristics:
- ~State of hair
- ~~Dreadlocks
- ~Hair length
- Shampoos and methods of use
- Shampoo massage techniques
3 Be able to condition hair
- Conditioning treatment products
- Tools
- Conditioning massage techniques
- Dreadlocks
4 Know the principles of working safely and effectively when shampooing and conditioning hair
- Dermatitis:
- ~Symptoms
- ~Prevention
- Protective clothing
- Self-positioning
- Client positioning
- Safety considerations
- Importance of maintaining clean and tidy work areas
- Minimise the risk of cross-infection and cross-infestation
- Environmental and sustainable working practices
5 Be able to work safely and effectively when shampooing and conditioning hair
- Salon procedures
- Materials, tools, equipment
- Correctly positioned
