Elements and Performance Criteria
- Develop advanced product knowledge and application techniques.
- Consult with clients and prepare for colour correction services.
- Existing hair colour and hair condition are analysed through physical and visual examination.
- Client history is referred to and previous colour is discussed with client where applicable.
- Client dissatisfaction with current hair colour is established through questioning and active listening.
- A desired finished result and corrective colour treatment program, including risks, time and costs are discussed and confirmed with client.
- A range of relevant products are selected according to the planned treatment program.
- Perform colour deposit/lifting service.
- Strand test is applied where indicated by the client analysis before a decision is taken to proceed.
- Colour deposit/lifting products are applied and removed according to manufacturer's instructions and where indicated by the colour correction plan.
- Application methods and techniques are applied where indicated by the colour correction plan.
- Client and operator comfort and safety are ensured at all stages of the service according to relevant legislation, manufacturer's product safety data sheets, and workplace policies and procedures.
- Perform specialist colour corrective service.
- A variety of colour corrective techniques and services are applied without damage to the hair or scalp.
- Client and operator comfort and safety are applied throughout the service according to workplace procedures and manufacturer's product safety data.
- Final colour result is achieved consistent with predetermined colour result and client satisfaction is confirmed.
- Client after care products and further appointments are recommended and confirmed.
- Client history is updated to include colour problem analysis product selection, application techniques, processing methods and timing, outcome of service and home hair care products recommended and purchased.