Unit Aim
The aim of this unit is to provide Learners with the knowledge, understanding and skills for how to effectively prepare for and provide barbering services.
Unit Content
1 Know how to prepare for cutting and clipping services
- Consultation techniques:
- ~Questioning
- ~Listening
- ~Language
- ~Reference to records/history of hair
- ~Advice
- ~Visual aids
- Individual client needs:
- ~Audience
- ~Equality, diversity and inclusivity
- ~Perceptions
- ~Client expectations
- ~Service objectives
- Importance of establishing the clients’ objectives
- Importance of a hair and scalp analysis
- Factors informing the service plan:
- ~Face shape
- ~Head size
- ~Lifestyle
- Importance of completing tests
- Contra-indications:
- ~Medical
- ~Hair
- ~Scalp
- Methods of identifying contra-indications
- Importance of identifying contra-indications
- Factors that can affect the performance of cutting and clipping services:
- ~Hair condition
- ~Growth patterns
- ~Texture
- ~Length
- ~Density
- ~Existing curl
- ~Test outcomes
- ~Temperature
2 Be able to prepare for cutting and clipping services using barbering techniques
- Relevant visual aids
- Salon procedures
3 Know how to perform cutting and clipping services using barbering techniques
- Cutting techniques:
- ~Club cutting
- ~Freehand
- ~Scissor/clipper over comb
- ~Texturising
- ~Fading
- Tools:
- ~Cutting scissors
- ~Thinning scissors
- ~Clippers
- ~Attachments
- ~Trimmer
- ~Detailer
- ~Foil
- ~Barber comb
- ~Rake comb
- ~Afro pick
- ~Razor
- ~Cutting collar
- ~Water spray
- ~Neck brush
- How to use, level and test clippers
- Type of clippers
- Clipper blades
- Clipper attachments and effects
- Comb and section the hair prior to the cutting
- Hair shapes:
- ~Classic taper
- ~Buzz cut
- ~Side part
- ~Caesar cut
- ~Mullet
- Importance of anatomical head and facial structure
- Cutting wet and dry hair:
- ~Hair elasticity
- ~Hair length
- ~Hair classification
- ~Advantages of wet cutting
- ~Disadvantages of wet cutting
- ~Advantages of dry cutting
- ~Disadvantages of dry cutting
- How and when to use cutting techniques:
- ~Club
- ~Freehand
- ~Texturising
- ~Clipper/scissor over comb
- ~Fading techniques:
- ~~Top-Down
- ~~Bottom-Up
- ~~Middle-Out
- Fading guidelines
- Importance of selecting the appropriate angle:
- ~One length
- ~Square layer
- ~Short graduation
- ~Uniform layer
- ~Long graduation
- Risks from hair cuttings
- Cross-check
- Natural growth patterns:
- ~Cowlick
- ~Widow’s peak
- ~Nape whorl
- ~Double crown
- Reasons for establishing and following guidelines
- Risks associated with continually close cutting
- Contra-actions:
- ~Cut skin
- Adverse skin condition
- Aftercare advice
4 Be able to perform cutting and clipping services using barbering techniques
- Initial guideline
- Adapt cutting techniques
- Shape hair perimeters
- Cross-check
- Confirming satisfaction
- Action in the event of a contra-action
5 Know the principles of working safely and effectively when performing cutting and clipping services
- Protective clothing
- Self-positioning
- Client positioning
- Importance of monitoring client’s wellbeing
- Safety considerations
- Importance of keeping work areas clean and tidy
- Minimise the risk of cross-infection and cross-infestation
- Environmental and sustainable working practices
6 Be able to work safely and effectively when performing cutting and clipping services
- Salon procedures
- Correctly positioned
