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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Consult with client or supervising hairdresser and prepare for service.
   • Discuss desired hair finish and confirm supervising hairdresser instructions.
   • Select tools, equipment and braiding techniques to achieve desired finish.
   • Gown client and prepare hair, according to organisational procedures.
2. Use braiding technique.
   • Maintain client and operator comfort and safety throughout service according to organisational procedures.
   • Pick up clean, even sections throughout the service.
   • Pick up and braid hair systematically and with even tension.
   • Secure end of braid with appropriate hair band.
3. Finish hair.
   • Confirm client and supervisor satisfaction and make adjustments to braiding as required.
   • Apply holding products where requested by client or directed by supervisor.
   • Explain braiding home hair maintenance to client.
   • Complete service within organisational timeframes.

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:

follow supervising hairdresser’s instructions to braid hair for five different clients and consistently achieve the planned outcome using these braiding techniques:

two strand for two clients

three strand for two clients

multi strand for one client

explain braiding home hair maintenance to each client at the conclusion of the service.

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Knowledge Evidence

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

different facial shapes and hair braiding designs which best complement particular shapes

different braiding techniques and the effects created:

two strand

three strand

multi strand

home maintenance requirements for braided hair

industry practices and organisational procedures for:

client comfort and safety with particular emphasis on:

using gown and towels to protect client clothes

avoiding product contact with eyes

work health and safety for providing hair styling services, with particular emphasis on:

using correct posture and adjusting height of client chair to avoid fatigue and injury

using correct techniques to hold, grip and manipulate styling tools to avoid fatigue and injury.

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