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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Establish service requirements.
   • Confirm eyelash extension requirements with client.
   • Explain service and outcomes, and show client eyelash extension products.
   • Explain treatment sequence and factors that may restrict treatment.
   • Design and record treatment plan and obtain client consent.
   • Select products and equipment according to treatment plan.
   • Conduct patch test to identify skin reactions, and advise client of suitability for service.
2. Remove damaged, sparse, or grown out eyelash extensions.
   • Confirm with client eyelash extensions removal needs.
   • Apply eye patches to protect lower lid and bottom lashes.
   • Apply product remover to eyelash extensions according to manufacturer instructions.
   • Remove eyelash extensions to avoid damage to natural lashes and client discomfort.
   • Apply aftercare product as required.
3. Apply eyelash extensions.
   • Apply medical tape, or lint-free eye patches to lower lid and bottom lashes.
   • Use tweezers to isolate natural lashes, and glue individual eyelash extensions avoiding contact with the surrounding skin.
   • Monitor and adjust application of individual extensions to ensure correct positioning, even distribution and thickness according to client needs.
   • Complete application of eyelash extensions according to treatment plan.
   • Remove lint free eye gel patches, or adhesive tape, gently and to avoid discomfort to client.
4. Provide post service advice.
   • Seek client feedback, and update treatment plan.
   • Recommend home care, complementary products, and future treatments.
   • Update treatment plan and rebook client as required.
5. Clean treatment work area.
   • Clean service area and surfaces, non-disposable eyelash equipment and tools.
   • Restock equipment and products in preparation for next treatment.
   • Safely dispose of general and contaminated waste to minimise negative environmental impacts according to organisational policies and procedures.
6. Establish service requirements.
   • Confirm eyelash extension requirements with client.
   • Explain service and outcomes, and show client eyelash extension products.
   • Explain treatment sequence and factors that may restrict treatment.
   • Design and record treatment plan and obtain client consent.
   • Select products and equipment according to treatment plan.
   • Conduct patch test to identify skin reactions, and advise client of suitability for service.
7. Remove damaged, sparse, or grown out eyelash extensions.
   • Confirm with client eyelash extensions removal needs.
   • Apply eye patches to protect lower lid and bottom lashes.
   • Apply product remover to eyelash extensions according to manufacturer instructions.
   • Remove eyelash extensions to avoid damage to natural lashes and client discomfort.
   • Apply aftercare product as required.
8. Apply eyelash extensions.
   • Apply medical tape, or lint-free eye patches to lower lid and bottom lashes.
   • Use tweezers to isolate natural lashes, and glue individual eyelash extensions avoiding contact with the surrounding skin.
   • Monitor and adjust application of individual extensions to ensure correct positioning, even distribution and thickness according to client needs.
   • Complete application of eyelash extensions according to treatment plan.
   • Remove lint free eye gel patches, or adhesive tape, gently and to avoid discomfort to client.
9. Provide post service advice.
   • Seek client feedback, and update treatment plan.
   • Recommend home care, complementary products, and future treatments.
   • Update treatment plan and rebook client as required.
10. Clean treatment work area.
    • Clean service area and surfaces, non-disposable eyelash equipment and tools.
    • Restock equipment and products in preparation for next treatment.
    • Safely dispose of general and contaminated waste to minimise negative environmental impacts according to organisational policies and procedures.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:

communicate, develop and adjust treatment plan to apply safe and appropriate eyelash extensions suitable for the following client treatment objectives:

two full-set applications, each set consisting of a minimum of forty eyelash extensions per eye

two in-fill services

two removal services

design and provide treatment routines that demonstrate correct:

patch testing

selection and application of eyelash extensions type:

adhesive

colour

curl

length

width

eyelash extension application to suit client eye shape and facial features

design, record and maintain treatment plans and records for each eyelash extension treatment specifying for each client:

aftercare

contraindications

outcomes

patch test reactions

previous treatments

products

techniques

present self, according to organisational policy

comply with health and hygiene regulations and requirements.

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Knowledge Evidence

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

state or territory and local health and hygiene regulations and requirements relevant to eyelash extension services

organisational policies and procedures relevant to eyelash extension services:

client record management

equipment and product use and maintenance

incident reporting

personal hygiene and presentation

waste disposal

work health and safety

legal and insurance liabilities and responsibilities regarding eyelash extension services

scope of practice:

when to refer clients to other practitioners

importance of not stating a diagnosis of contraindications

the impact of eye shapes on eyelash extensions:

almond

Asian

close-set

deep-set

hooded

prominent

round

small

effects and benefits of eyelash extensions:

fullness

length

thickness: 15, 20, 25

natural eyelash growth rate and stages of hair growth cycle:

anagen

catagen

telogen

advantages and disadvantages of a range of eyelash extensions:

mink

natural

silk

synthetic

differences between different types of eyelash extension:

B curl

C curl

coloured

D curl

diamond

glitter

J curl

L curl

V curl

W curl

Y curl

advantages of using different tweezers:

curved

inverted

pointy

slanted

straight

selection criteria and application of eyelash extension type:

adhesive

colour

curl

length

benefits and effects of different types of adhesives:

clear

coloured

normal

sensitive

contraindications that prevent or restrict eyelash services, and their relationship to the service:

allergies to latex, tape resin, and adhesive

alopecia

bacterial, fungal, parasitic or viral infections

blepharitis

contact lenses

curly eyelashes

damaged natural eyelashes

dry eyes syndrome

abnormal skin

recent eye surgery

twitching eyes

trichotillomania

sustainable operating procedures for the conservation of product, water and power

aftercare advice, products and future treatments to maintain eyelash extensions.

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