Elements and Performance Criteria
- Assess hair and consult with client.
- Select and apply products and equipment.
- Select chemical straightening and relaxing products to match hair analysis and the predetermined relaxation result.
- Select chemical straightening tools and methods according to product instructions and salon procedures.
- Apply pre-process fillers according to product instructions, where consistent with the pre process analysis.
- Apply chemical straightening product evenly to a predetermined pattern and gently comb hair without stretch, using boards and a medium-toothed comb.
- Manage the development process and check for degree of relaxing according to product instructions.
- Prior to final development, gently smooth hair to a predetermined pattern following product manufacturer’s recommended smoothing technique and salon procedure.
- Ensure client and operator comfort and safety at all stages of the straightening or relaxing service, according to product instructions, safety data and salon procedures.
- Follow salon procedures to minimise water and product waste throughout the service.
- Rinse and neutralise hair.
- Gently and thoroughly rinse straightening product from the hair using lukewarm water.
- Perform the rebonding process, according to product manufacturer’s recommended smoothing technique and salon procedure.
- Process neutraliser for product recommended time and then rinse thoroughly from the hair.
- Apply post-process conditioning products, according to product instructions.
- Review the service and provide home care advice.