Unit Aim
The aim of this unit is to provide Learners with the knowledge, understanding and skills for effectively colouring and lightening hair.
Unit Content
1 Know how to prepare for hair colouring and lightening 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 client’s objectives
- Importance of a hair and scalp analysis
- Factors informing the service plan:
- ~Face shape
- ~Skin tone
- ~Head size
- ~Lifestyle
- ~Test results
- Importance of completing tests
- Contra-indications:
- ~Medical
- ~Hair
- ~Scalp
- Importance of identifying contra-indications
- Methods of identifying contra-indications
- Factors that can affect the performance of styling and finishing services:
- ~Hair condition
- ~Client’s natural base shade
- ~Growth patterns
- ~Texture
- ~Length
- ~Density
- ~Existing curl
- ~Test results
- ~Temperature
2 Be able to prepare for hair colouring and lightening services
- Tests
- Type of test:
- ~Elasticity test
- ~Porosity test
- ~Texture test
- ~Patch test
- ~Test cutting
- ~Strand test
- ~Incompatibility test
- Record results
- Protect clients clothing
3 Know how to perform hair colouring and lightening services
- Products:
- ~Temporary products
- ~Semi-permanent products
- ~Quasi-permanent products
- ~Permanent colour products
- ~Lightening products (high lift tint)
- ~Bleaching products
- Physiological effects:
- Colouring:
- ~Temporary colour
- ~Semi-permanent colour
- ~Quasi-permanent colour
- ~Permanent colour
- ~Lightening
- Over-processed hair:
- ~Identification
- ~Action
- Trichorrhexis nodosa
- Manufacturer instructions
- Importance of adhering to manufacturer’s instructions
- Principles of colouring
- International colour chart
- Pigment and undertones:
- ~Eumelanin
- ~Pheomelanin
- ~Dark hair/base
- ~Light hair/base
- Tones
- Peroxide strengths
- Influence of porosity
- Effects of temperature
- Impact of hair growth patterns
- Importance of testing
- Tool, materials, equipment
- Risks associated with colouring and lightening hair
- Importance of protecting skin and scalp
- Combing and sectioning
- Colouring and lightening service:
- ~Weaving the hair
- ~Applying and removing foils
- ~Safely apply
- Development of colour:
- ~How to
- ~Importance
- Possible issues:
- ~Uneven result
- ~Hair breakage
- ~Product seepage
- ~Colour fade
- ~Inadequate coverage on white hair
- ~Incorrect tone achieved
- ~Hair not light enough
- Contra-actions:
- ~Scalp irritation
- Necessary action to effectively manage contra-actions
- Adhering to the colouring and lightening service plan
- Expected outcomes
- Aftercare advice
4 Be able to perform hair colouring and lightening services
- Application methods for colouring products:
- ~Semi-permanent
- ~Quasi-permanent
- ~Permanent and hi-lift tints
- ~Lightening products/bleaches
- ~Set and monitor process time
- Removal methods:
- ~Semi-permanent
- ~Quasi-permanent
- ~Permanent
- ~Lighteners/bleach
- ~Cap
- ~Foils
- ~Removal of colour surrounding foils/ packets
- Conditioners and post-colour treatments
5 Know the principles of working safely and effectively when performing hair colouring and lightening services
- Protective clothing
- Self-positioning
- Client positioning
- Safety considerations
- Importance of monitoring client’s wellbeing
- 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 hair colouring and lightening services
- Salon procedures
- Correctly positioned
