Elements and Performance Criteria
- Analyse client characteristics and requirements.
- Review and discuss current and alternative haircut designs to confirm client expectations.
- Assess natural hair type, texture, growth patterns, fall and movement are established by physical and visual examination.
- Identify facial features and bone structure.
- Suggest and confirm traditional and classic men’s haircuts that reflect the analysis, complement facial features, bone structure and meet client expectations.
- Apply cutting techniques.
- Select tools and cutting techniques to achieve planned haircut results.
- Establish angles and internal guide lines according to the haircut plan.
- Maintain evenly wet or dry hair and apply even tension.
- Maintain clean sections with no tangle and appropriate lift and distribution of hair throughout the service, according to the haircut plan.
- Combine or blend haircut structures and remove bulk where appropriate.
- Complete the planned haircut within salon service timeframe.
- Maintain client comfort, safety and hygiene throughout the haircut according to relevant health regulations and salon procedures.
- Outline haircuts.
- Mark haircut outlines over and behind ears using clippers where indicated by the planned finish.
- Use clippers to outline sideburns where indicated by the planned finish.
- Lather neckline, stretch and shave skin in the direction of the hair growth to ensure a smooth result without discomfort to the skin.
- Select and apply finishing techniques.
- Select and apply appropriate finishing tools and styling products to achieve planned haircut finish.
- Apply the appropriate finishing techniques, according to the finished hair design and agreed outcomes.
- Confirm client satisfaction with the outcomes of service.
- Advise on home care products, according to client needs.
- Update client records with details of service and home care products purchased.
- Dispose of haircut waste, according to salon procedures.
- Clean or dispose of used equipment according to health regulations and salon procedures.