Elements and Performance Criteria
- Consult with client and assess hair.
- Determine, through discussion and questioning, client satisfaction or dissatisfaction with current hair design.
- Discuss client preferences, and expectations of desired finished result using visual aids to assist.
- Visually and physically examine and analyse client hair characteristics and existing hair design.
- Evaluate client facial features and bone structure for suitable complementary hair designs.
- Consider the interplay of the elements and principles of hair design to visualise, communicate and recommend hair designs appropriate for the client.
- Determine the best finished hair design and obtain client agreement to proceed with recommendations.
- Select styling tools and prepare for service.
- Style and finish hair to pre-planned design.
- Maintain client and operator comfort and safety throughout service according to organisational procedures.
- Section and secure hair to divide into manageable and controllable areas.
- Measure and apply styling products, according to product instructions and ensure minimal wastage.
- Use a range of styling tools and techniques to prepare hair for up-styling.
- Use a range of up-styling tools and techniques to achieve the overall finished design.
- Use a range of finishing products, tools and techniques to finish the hair design.
- Dispose of styling waste safely, according to organisational procedures.
- Review service.