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Hairdressing

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Form 1 (Grade 10)

10 topics
Infection Control
  • Demonstrate knowledge of bacteriology
    • Define bacteria
    • Explain the types of bacteria
    • Explain the classification of pathogenic bacteria
  • Demonstrate knowledge of bacteria growth and reproduction
    • Explain the growth pattern of bacteria
    • Differentiate the movement of bacteria
    • Explain bacterial infection
  • Demonstrate knowledge of viruses, fungi and parasites
    • Define viruses
    • Identify the types of viruses
    • Explain fungi
    • Define parasites
  • Demonstrate skills in bacteria prevention
    • Explain bacteria prevention
    • Explain procedures of preventing bacteria
    • Perform disinfection of work area
Anatomy and Physiology of Hair
  • Demonstrate knowledge of principles of hair sciences
    • Describe the structure of the hair using a diagram
    • Explain the functions of the hair
    • Explain the stages of hair growth
    • Explain the types of hair on the body and factors that affect hair growth
    • Outline the physical and chemical properties of hair
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the skin
    • Describe the structure of the skin
    • Explain the functions of the skin
    • Explain the skin appendages
    • Explain diseases and disorders of the skin
  • Demonstrate skills in hair analysis
    • Define hair analysis
    • Explain the importance of hair analysis
    • Perform hair analysis
Chemistry and Electricity
  • Demonstrate knowledge of chemistry
    • Define chemistry
    • Explain the importance of chemistry in hair technology
    • Explain the types of chemistry
    • Explain matter
    • State forms of matter
    • Explain physical and chemical properties of matter
  • Demonstrate knowledge of electricity
    • Define electricity
    • Explain the types of electric current
    • State the measurements of electricity
    • Explain safety devices in electricity
Basic Electricity
  • Demonstrate knowledge of basic electricity
    • Explain the term electricity
    • State the types of energy
    • Describe forms of electricity used for commercial purposes
    • Describe the functions of conductor and non- conductor
  • Demonstrate knowledge of circuit breaker
    • Define circuit breaker
    • State the importance of circuit breaker
    • State the functions of circuit breaker
    • State the different fuse sizes and their functions
Principles of Nutrition
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of nutrition in hair care
    • Define nutrition
    • Describe the importance of nutrition in hair care
    • Explain nutritional deficiencies and their effects on hair care
  • Demonstrate knowledge of balanced diet
    • Define balanced diet
    • Describe the components of a balanced diet
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the digestive system
    • Explain the digestive system
    • Explain digestion
    • Explain the effects of digestion on hair growth
Personal Health and Safety Routine AT Work
  • Demonstrate knowledge of contact dermatitis
    • Define contact dermatitis
    • Explain the symptoms of contact dermatitis
    • Explain the causes of contact dermatitis
    • Explain the types of contact dermatitis in the salon
  • Demonstrate knowledge of personal protection in the salon
    • Explain the importance of wearing personal protective equipment when working with products
    • Outline reasons for manufacturer’s instructions on hair products
    • State the reasons for applying protective barrier products before any chemical service
  • Demonstrate knowledge of good posture
    • Explain good sitting, standing and bending postures
    • Describe the suitable footwear for salon that aids in proper posture
    • Describe the use of adjustable chairs for clients and stylists benefit
    • Describe the steps involved in lifting heavy objects in the salon
  • Demonstrate skills in handling tools and equipment safely
    • Describe the safe ways of handling and cleaning tools and equipment in the salon
    • Outline the importance of disposing off used tools safely
    • Practice switching off electrical sockets when inserting and removing plugs on thermal equipment
  • Demonstrate skills in personal hygiene
    • Explain personal hygiene
    • Practise personal hygiene before and after contacting client
    • Avoid wearing dangling jewellery
    • Ensure hair is held back during service
Maintain and Organise Work Areas
  • Demonstrate skills in organising work areas
    • Maintain work area according to workplace policy
    • Set work area according to required service
    • Perform work area organisation
    • Apply occupational health and safety procedures
  • Demonstrate skills in cleaning work areas
    • Apply policies and legislative requirements for hygiene and safety
    • Apply policies and local health regulations when cleaning work areas
    • Remove and dispose off waste promptly according to policy and legislative requirements
    • Report spills, food, waste and other potential hazards to appropriate personnel
Reception Duties
  • Demonstrate skill in maintaining the reception area
    • Clean and tidy the salon reception area
    • Maintain levels of reception stationery
    • Arrange retail products correctly
  • Demonstrate skill in attending to clients and enquiries
    • Attend to client’s enquiries promptly
    • Handle difficult clients in the salon
    • Maintain good posture
    • Ensure client satisfaction
  • Demonstrate skills in handling payments
    • Identify types of payment in the salon
    • State the types of payment point
    • Establish payment plan prior to service
    • Adhere to the salon payment policy
Team Work
  • Demonstrate knowledge of team work
    • Explain teamwork
    • Outline the importance of assisting colleagues at the workplace
    • Outline ways to enhance teamwork at the workplace
    • Outline the advantages and disadvantages of teamwork
  • Demonstrate skill in providing service to colleagues
    • Outline the ability to identify colleagues needs and expectations
    • Outline support to be offered to colleagues in the salon
    • Ensure tasks are completed by assisting in teamwork
  • Demonstrate skills in operating effectively as a team
    • Explain transition process
    • Explain action process
    • Explain interpersonal process
    • Outline the dynamics of teamwork
    • Outline the characteristics of effective team work
    • Perform multiple tasks as a team
Retailing II
  • Demonstrate knowledge of retailing
    • Describe good communication skills needed in retailing
    • Describe the different consultation techniques used to promote products
    • Explain the terms “Features” and “Benefits” as applied to products
    • Describe the principles of effective face to face communication
    • State the importance of effective personal presentation
  • Demonstrate skill in promoting products and services
    • Establish the clients’ requirements
    • Use suitable communication techniques to promote products and treatment
    • Display eye-catching promotional materials
    • Offer promotional packages for new clients
    • Introduce products and services at the right time
    • Use social media platforms and other media outlets
  • Demonstrate skill in selling
    • Recommend products and services that will benefit the individual client
    • Have price list, testers and samples available to client
    • Personalise your approach to meet the needs of each client
    • Secure agreement and close the deal
    • Ensure receipts are given for all transactions

Form 2 (Grade 11)

11 topics
Basic Plumbing and Drainage
  • Demonstrate knowledge of cold water and hot water supply system
    • Explain direct and indirect cold-water system
    • State the purpose of cold-water storage system
    • Sketch the layout of direct and indirect flow of water system
    • Identify types of control valves
  • Demonstrate skills in cold and water supply system
    • Examine the location of each valve cork or tap
    • Use sketches to discuss the direct cold water system the location of each valve cork or tap
    • Install control valves
  • Demonstrate skill in caring for plumbing work in the salon
    • Explain how to care for shampoo basin
    • Explain the importance of caring for plumbing fixtures in a salon
    • Perform cleaning of the shampoo basin
Blow Drying
  • Demonstrate knowledge of blow drying
    • Describe the properties of hair and the effect of blow drying
    • State the effect of humidity on the changed hair shape
    • Explain the importance of ensuring self and client comfort
    • Describe the safe use of electrical equipment during blow drying
    • Explain the materials, products, tools and equipment needed for blow drying
  • Demonstrate skills in preparing for blow drying
    • Consult with client and analyse hair and scalp
    • Prepare work station, client and self
    • Select appropriate tools and equipment for blow drying
    • Position yourself and client correctly for blow drying
  • Demonstrate skill in blow drying
    • Communicate and behave in a professional manner
    • Follow health and safety procedures throughout the treatment
    • Use different blow drying techniques to achieve desired results
    • Style and finish to suit face shape and client satisfaction
    • Provide home care advice
    • Tidy up and dispose off waste correctly
Basic Thermal Styling
  • Demonstrate knowledge of basic thermal hair styling
    • Explain thermal styling
    • Explain prominent facial features that affect styling
    • Explain the contra-indications for thermal hair styling
    • Explain the effect of heat on the hair
    • State the materials, tools and equipment for thermal styling
    • Explain the current health and safety regulations and legislation
  • Demonstrate skills in preparing for thermal hair styling
    • Consult with client and analyse hair and scalp
    • Prepare work area, client and self
    • Select appropriate tools, products, materials and equipment for hair styling
    • Outline the procedures for thermal styling
  • Demonstrate skills in thermal hair styling
    • Communicate in a professional manner
    • Follow health and safety procedures throughout the treatment
    • Perform thermal styling
    • Practice cleanliness
Graduated Haircut
  • Demonstrate knowledge for graduated haircut
    • Explain graduated haircutting
    • Explain the importance of consultation in graduated haircut
    • Explain the factors to be considered in graduated haircutting
    • State the relationship between the quality of hair and the graduated technique
    • Explain the various angles in graduated haircutting
    • Explain the angle of the scissors during graduated hair cutting
  • Demonstrate skill in preparing for graduated haircut
    • Perform client consultation
    • Prepare work area, self and client
    • Select appropriate tools, products, materials and equipment for graduated haircut
    • Analyse hair
    • Position self and client correctly for haircut
  • Demonstrate skill in graduated haircut
    • Communicate with client on agreed haircut
    • Follow effective and safe methods when cutting hair
    • Cut hair using basic techniques
    • Style and finish hair to suit client face shape
    • Advise client on how to maintain hairstyle
    • Practise cleanliness
Semi and Demi (quasi) Permanent Colouring 1
  • Demonstrate knowledge of semi and demi (quasi) permanent colouring
    • Define semi and demi (quasi) permanent colour
    • State the characteristics of semi and demi (quasi) permanent colour
    • Explain required tests to be carried out before colouring
    • State the types of semi and demi (quasi) permanent colours
    • State contraindications to hair and scalp
  • Demonstrate skills in semi and demi (quasi) permanent colouring
    • Consult with client and analyse hair and scalp
    • Prepare work area, client and self
    • Adhere to relevant health, hygiene and occupational safety regulations
    • Select appropriate products, materials, tools and equipment for semi-permanent colour
    • Prepare hair for treatment
  • Demonstrate skill in hair colouring
    • Position yourself and client correctly for service
    • Perform tests before colouring process
    • Follow health and safety procedure throughout the service
    • Apply semi-permanent colouring techniques following manufacturer’s instruction
    • Style and finish to suit face and client satisfaction
    • Practice cleanliness
Advance Braiding
  • Demonstrate knowledge of braiding
    • Outline the importance of hair braiding
    • Identify types of hair braiding techniques
    • Explain the procedure for hair braiding techniques
    • Explain contra-indications related to hair braiding
  • Demonstrate skills in preparing for braiding
    • Consult and analyse hair and scalp
    • Select appropriate tools, materials and products for hair braiding
    • Follow health and safety procedure
    • Position self and client correctly
  • Demonstrate skills in braiding
    • Communicate in a professional manner
    • Consult with clients to determine their needs and preferences
    • Braid hair correctly, avoiding tension around the hairline
    • Style and finish hair to suit face shape and client satisfaction
    • Give home care advice
    • Practice cleanliness
Removal of Braids
  • Demonstrate knowledge of removal of braids
    • Outline the importance of removing braids correctly
    • Outline the current health and safety regulations
    • Explain the appropriate tools, materials and products needed for hair removal services
    • Outline the procedure for removal of braids
  • Demonstrate skills in preparing for removal of braids
    • Consult with client
    • List appropriate tools, products and materials for removal of braids
    • Position self and client correctly
  • Demonstrate skill in removal of braids
    • Communicate and behave in a professional manner
    • Use appropriate tools and materials to remove braids
    • Shampoo, condition and style hair
    • Provide home care advice
    • Tidy and dispose waste correctly
PH Scale
  • Demonstrate knowledge of acids
    • Explain acids
    • Outline the types of acids
    • Describe the characteristics of acids
  • Demonstrate knowledge of alkaline
    • Explain alkaline
    • Outline the types of alkaline
    • Describe the characteristics of alkaline
  • Demonstrate skills in pH scale
    • Explain the pH scale
    • Outline the effects of the pH scale
    • Perform a test for acidity and alkalinity of product
Chemical Hair Relaxing
  • Demonstrate knowledge of chemical hair relaxing
    • Define chemical hair relaxing
    • Explain types of relaxers and their suitability
    • Explain the effects of relaxers on the hair structure
    • Outline application techniques and appropriate procedure
    • Outline the advantages and disadvantages of hair relaxers
    • Explain contra-indication related to chemical hair relaxing
  • Demonstrate skills in preparing for chemical hair relaxing
    • Consult with client
    • Analyse hair and scalp
    • Perform a strand test
    • Adhere to occupational health, safety and environmental regulation
    • Select the appropriate products, materials, tools and equipment
    • Practice cleanliness
  • Demonstrate skill in chemical hair relaxing
    • Consult with client and record information
    • Select appropriate products, materials, tools and equipment
    • Perform chemical relaxing
    • Tidy and dispose off waste correctly
Introduction to Wigs
  • Demonstrate knowledge of wig making
    • Explain the history wigs
    • Explain the types of hair used for wigs
    • Outline the importance of wig making
    • Explain the types of wigs
    • Explain the methods of construction of wig making
  • Demonstrate knowledge of preparing for wig making
    • Explain wig making
    • Outline tools, equipment and materials for wig making
    • Explain threading of the needle
    • Explain track and sew attachment method
  • Demonstrate skills in wig making
    • Outline the procedure in taking measurements for wig making
    • Perform measurement taking for a client
    • Outline the procedure for wig making
    • Perform wig making
    • Outline the process of fitting of wig
Barbering and Shaving Services
  • Demonstrate knowledge of barbering and shaving services
    • Explain effective and safe methods of shaving services
    • Outline the tools, products, materials and equipment for barbering and shaving services
    • Outline the parts of an adjustable clippers
    • Explain the importance of lathering and its effect on skin and hair
    • Explain the functions of effleurage and petrissage massage techniques when lathering
  • Demonstrate skills in preparing for barbering and shaving services
    • Identify beard and moustache shapes
    • Consult with client and analyse facial hair and scalp
    • Explain common contagious skin and scalp diseases
    • Identify contraindications for barbering
    • Prepare work area, self and client
    • Select appropriate tools, products, materials and equipment for barbering and shaving
  • Demonstrate skill in barbering
    • Communicate in a professional manner
    • Follow health and safety procedure throughout the treatment
    • Perform bald haircut using dry techniques correctly
    • Advice on how to maintain haircut

Form 3 (Grade 12)

18 topics
Life Skills
  • Demonstrate knowledge in life skills
    • Define life skills
    • Explain how life skills contribute to satisfying productive life
    • Explain how life skills are needed at the workplace
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the psychology of success
    • Define psychology of success
    • State guidelines for success
    • Describe talent in relation to success
    • Explain the importance of attitude in relation to success
  • Demonstrate knowledge of time management
    • Define time management
    • Explain the importance of time management
    • Discuss the effect of time management on business
Business Management Tools
  • Demonstrate knowledge of business management tools
    • Explain business management tools
    • Outline types of business management tools
    • Outline the importance of using business management tools
  • Demonstrate knowledge of Point Of Sales (POS) machine
    • Explain Point Of Sales machine
    • Outline types of Point Of Sales machine
    • Outline the importance of Point Of Sales machine in a business set up
    • Outline the components of Point Of Sales machine
    • Outline the process in using a POS Machine
  • Demonstrate skills in Quick Response (QR) Codes
    • Explain QR code
    • Outline the parts of QR code
    • Outline types of QR codes
    • Outline the importance of QR codes
    • Outline tools used in scanning QR Codes
    • Scan QR code
Introduction to Permanent Waving
  • Demonstrate knowledge of permanent wave
    • Explain permanent wave
    • Explain contra-indications to perming
    • Describe possible contra actions before permanent wave
    • Explain the importance of a patched test before permanent wave
    • Outline procedure for permanent wave
  • Demonstrate skills in preparing to carry out permanent waving
    • Consult with client and analyse hair and scalp
    • Prepare work station, client and self
    • Follow health and safety procedures
    • Select appropriate tools, equipment, materials and products and indicate their uses for permanent waving
    • Position self and client correctly for permanent wave
  • Demonstrate skill in performing perming hair
    • Consult with client and analyse hair and scalp
    • Position client and self correctly
    • Prepare self, client and work area
    • Perform permanent waving
    • Offer home care advice
Colour Theory
  • Demonstrate knowledge of colour theory
    • Explain colour theory
    • Explain colour attributes
    • Explain colour relationships
    • Outline the theories of colour
    • Outline the emotional, cultural and situational aspects of colour
  • Demonstrate skill in mixing colour
    • Follow health and safety procedures
    • Outline materials, tools and products for mixing of colour
    • Mix colours
    • Test different colours
  • Demonstrate skills in applying colour to hair
    • Explain how colour is used to communicate an idea
    • Develop a concept
    • Select materials, tools and product that are relevant to the idea
    • Prepare colour combinations
    • Apply colour to hair
Permanent Hair Colouring
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the history of colouring
    • Describe the history of hair colouring
    • Describe why we see colours
    • Describe natural hair colour
    • State the types of hair colouring
    • State how each of the hair colour products affect the hair structure
  • Demonstrate knowledge of permanent colouring
    • Explain permanent colouring
    • Explain how natural hair pigments influence colour selection
    • Describe lifting/highlighting/bleaching
    • State the process in the lifting/highlighting/bleaching hair
  • Demonstrate skills in performing permanent colouring
    • Communicate in a professional manner
    • Consult with client and analyse hair and scalp
    • Prepare self, the client and work area for permanent colouring services
    • Select and use products and tools for lifting/highlighting/bleaching
    • Perform lifting/highlighting/bleaching of hair
Occasional Hairstyling
  • Demonstrate knowledge of occasional hairstyling
    • Describe occasion hairstyling
    • State the importance of occasional hairstyling
    • Outline different types of occasional hairstyle
    • State the relationship between occasion and the hairstyle
  • Demonstrate skill in preparing for occasional hairstyling
    • Consult with client and analyse hair and scalp
    • Prepare work area, self and client
    • Adhere to relevant health, hygiene and occupational safety regulations
    • Select appropriate tools, products, materials and equipment for occasional hairstyling
    • Position self and client correctly
  • Demonstrate skill in performing occasional hairstyling
    • Communicate in a professional manner
    • Consult with clients to determine needed style
    • Follow health and safety regulations
    • Manipulate hand, combs and tension
    • Perform hairstyle using needed tools, materials and products to suit the desired look
    • Advice on how to maintain styles
Layered Haircutting
  • Demonstrate knowledge of layered haircut
    • Define layered haircut
    • Describe hair types suitable for layered haircut
    • Outline the types of layered haircut
    • Define angles, elevations and guidelines
    • State the natural distribution and growth pattern of hair
    • State the reference points on the hair form and understand their role in hair cutting
  • Demonstrate skills in preparing for layered haircut
    • Consult with client and analyse hair and scalp
    • Prepare work area, client and self
    • Select appropriate tools, products, materials and equipment for layered hair cut
    • Position self and client correctly
    • Practice cleanliness
  • Demonstrate skills in performing layered haircut
    • Communicate in a professional manner
    • Consult with clients to determine their needs and preferences
    • Follow health and safety procedure throughout the treatment
    • Cut hair according to client’s needs and expectation
    • Provide home care advice
    • Tidy and dispose of waste correctly
Fixing and Maintaining WIG
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of wig making
    • State the different hair fibres for wig fixing
    • State the importance of wig fixing
    • State the tools, equipment, products and materials needed for wig making
    • State the factors to consider when choosing a style for wig fixing
    • State the factors that must be considered when choosing a hair fibre to fix
    • Identify the different techniques used in fixing a wig
  • Demonstrate skills in preparing for wig making
    • Consult with client and analyse hair and scalp
    • Prepare self, client and work area
    • Select tools, equipment, hair type and products for fixing and maintaining a wig
    • Adhere to relevant health, hygiene and occupational safety regulations
    • Position self and client correctly
  • Demonstrate skills in fixing and maintaining wigs
    • Communicate with client in a professional manner
    • Follow health and safety procedure throughout the service
    • Fix wig using sewing and bonding techniques
    • Tidy up and dispose waste correctly
    • Give home care advice on how to maintain wig
Hairdressing Industry
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the hairdressing industry
    • Describe the hairdressing industry
    • Outline the socio-economic importance of the hairdressing industry
    • Outline challenges in the hairdressing industry
    • Outline solutions to the challenges in the industry
  • Demonstrate knowledge of working in the hairdressing industry
    • Outline the career options in the industry
    • Outline the career progressions in the industry
    • Outline the importance of working in the hairdressing industry
    • Describe the importance of continuous training in the industry
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the stakeholders in the cosmetic sector
    • Outline the stakeholders in the hairdressing industry
    • Describe the role of stakeholders in the industry
    • Explain the impact of stakeholders on the hair industry
Merchandising
  • Demonstrate knowledge of merchandising
    • Discuss merchandising
    • Explain the importance of merchandising
    • Explain types of merchandising
  • Demonstrate knowledge of elements of merchandising
    • Explain sale floor layout
    • Explain store design and product presentation
    • Explain check out-service counter display
  • Demonstrate knowledge of merchandise management
    • Explain the principles of merchandising
    • Explain the functions (task) of merchandising
    • Explain promotional merchandising
Hair Extension
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of hair extension
    • Explain the purpose and effect of hair extension
    • Outline the types of hair extensions
    • Outline the types of closure in hair extension
    • Explain contra-indications for hair extension
    • State the diseases and disorders of hair and scalp
    • Explain factors to be considered when fixing closure on hair extension
  • Demonstrate skills in preparing closure for hair extension
    • Consult and analyse hair and scalp for hair extension
    • Prepare self, client and work area
    • Select appropriate tools, materials, products and equipment
    • Prepare the hair required for weaving
    • Position self and client correctly
  • Demonstrate skills in performing closure hair extension
    • Communicate in a professional manner
    • Prepare self, client and work area
    • Perform hair extension adding closure
    • Finish and style weave to suit face shape and client satisfaction
    • Give client home care advice
    • Tidy up and dispose off waste
Caucasian Haircutting
  • Demonstrate knowledge of caucasian hair
    • State the natural hair type and growth patterns
    • Describe the growth circle of the hair
    • State the tools, materials, products and equipment needed for caucasian haircut
    • State the contra-indications in caucasian haircut
  • Demonstrate knowledge of preparing for caucasian haircut
    • Identify the parts of the cutting shear/scissors
    • Describe how to place hand on the scissors
    • Describe the types of caucasian hair cutting techniques
  • Demonstrate skills for cutting caucasian hair
    • Consult and communicate and behave in a professional manner
    • Manipulate cutting hand, scissors, combs and tension correctly
    • Achieve planned haircut finish to suit client’s face shape and satisfaction
    • Advice on how to maintain haircut
WET Hair Styling
  • Demonstrate knowledge of wet hair styling
    • Explain wet hair styling
    • State types of wet hair styles
    • Outline the positive effects of wet hair styling
    • Outline the negative effects of wet hair styles
    • Outline uses of products for wet hair styling
  • Demonstrate skills in wet hair styles
    • Perform client consultation and analysis of hair
    • Perform shampooing and conditioning for wet hair styling
    • Prepare self, work area and client
    • Follow health and safety regulations
  • Demonstrate skills in occasional wet hair styles
    • Perform finger waves
    • Perform push waves
    • Perform pineapple waves
    • Perform styling and finishing wet waves
Barbering II
  • Demonstrate knowledge of shaving
    • Explain wet shaving
    • Outline shaving tools and their uses
    • Describe the products used for wet shaving
    • Explain lathering
    • Describe a straight razor
  • Demonstrate knowledge of layered haircut
    • Describe layered haircut
    • Outline the types of layered haircut
    • Describe tools used for layered haircut
    • Outline procedures for layered haircut (fade) with clippers
    • Outline the procedures for wet shaving
  • Demonstrate skill in shaving
    • Prepare self, client and work area
    • Perform layered haircut using appropriate tools procedure
    • Adhere to health and safety precautions
    • Perform wet shaving
    • Practice cleanliness
  • Demonstrate skill in layered haircutting
    • Prepare self, client and work area
    • Select appropriate tools and material
    • Adhere to health and safety precautions
    • Perform layered haircut
    • Practice cleanliness
Natural Locs
  • Demonstrate knowledge of natural locs
    • Explain natural locs
    • State the importance of natural locs
    • State factors to consider when locking natural hair
    • Outline the types of natural locs
    • State uses of tools and materials for traditional hair locking
  • Demonstrate skills in preparing for natural locs
    • Explain the techniques in natural hair locs
    • State the tools, materials and products for natural locs
    • Outline procedures for maintaining natural locs
    • Consult and analyse hair and scalp for natural locs
  • Demonstrate skills in performing natural locs
    • Communicate in a professional manner
    • Perform traditional natural locs
    • Advice on how to maintain natural locs
    • Adhere to safety precautions
Hair and Scalp Treatment
  • Demonstrate knowledge of treatment of hair
    • Explain treatment in hair
    • Describe the types of hair treatment
    • Outline the importance of hair treatment
    • Describe the products for hair treatment
  • Demonstrate knowledge of scalp treatment
    • Explain scalp treatment
    • Outline types of scalp treatment
    • Outline the procedures for scalp treatment
    • Describe products for scalp treatment
  • Demonstrate skill in hair and scalp treatment
    • Consult and analyse hair and scalp for treatment
    • Prepare self, client and work area
    • Perform hair and scalp treatment following manufacturer’s instruction
Thermal Hairstyling
  • Demonstrate knowledge of thermal styling
    • Explain thermal styling
    • Explain types of thermal styling
    • State factors to consider in thermal styling
  • Demonstrate knowledge of thermal styling techniques
    • Explain thermal styling techniques
    • Outline the factors that influence thermal styling techniques
    • Outline the importance of thermal styling techniques
  • Demonstrate skills in thermal styling techniques
    • Identify tools and products for thermal styling
    • Prepare self and client for thermal styling
    • Perform thermal hairstyling
    • Provide home care advice
PIN Curls
  • Demonstrate knowledge of Pin Curls
    • Explain Pin Curls
    • Explain bases of Pin Curls
    • Explain factors to consider in Pin Curl styling
  • Demonstrate knowledge of Pin Curl technique
    • Explain factors to consider in Pin Curl techniques
    • Explain the challenges in Pin Curl styling
    • Outline the process for Pin Curl
  • Demonstrate skill in Pin Curl technique
    • Outline the uses of tools, products, materials and equipment for Pin Curls
    • Prepare self and client for Pin Curl styling
    • Perform Pin Curl styling
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