Elements and Performance Criteria
- Analyse client characteristics and requirements.
- Apply cutting techniques.
- Haircutting tools and techniques are selected and applied to achieve the planned haircut result.
- Exterior lines and angles and/or interior guide lines are established according to the planned design.
- Hair is evenly wet or dry and even tension is applied.
- Clean sections with no tangle and appropriate lift and distribution of hair, or a logical sequence of over-comb techniques of hair, are maintained throughout the service and according to the haircut design.
- Haircut structures are combined or blended and bulk is removed where appropriate to the planned haircut.
- Client comfort, safety and hygiene are maintained throughout the haircut according to relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures.
- Outline haircuts.
- Haircut outlines are marked over and behind ears using clippers where indicated by the planned finish.
- Clippers are used to outline sideburns where indicated by the planned finish.
- Necklines are lathered and skin is stretched and shaved in the direction of the hair growth to ensure a smooth result without discomfort to the skin.
- Client comfort and safety are ensured during each stage.
- Select and apply finishing techniques.
- Client is prepared for finishing technique according to workplace procedures.
- Appropriate finishing tools are selected and applied to achieve planned haircut finish.
- Client satisfaction is confirmed according to his expressed haircut requirements.
- After care product and haircut management advice is provided according to client needs.
- Client records are updated with details of service and after care products purchased.
- Waste is disposed of according to relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures.
- Equipment is cleaned or disposed of according to relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures.