Provide electrical epilation
Overview
This standard coexists alongside, SKAHDBRBNST1 Implement and maintain safe, hygienic and effective working practices *and *SKAHDBRBNS1 Consult, assess, plan and prepare for Hair, Barbering, Beauty, Nails, Wellbeing and Holistic services. This standard is for about providing safe removal of unwanted hair using electrical epilation techniques. You will also be required to do a post procedure evaluation and reflection for continuous improvement. Users of this standard will need to ensure that their practices reflect up-to-date information, policies, procedures and best practice guidance. It is advisable users of this standard are aware of, and comply with first aid requirements in accordance with legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
The main outcomes are:
- Provide a galvanic epilation treatment to remove unwanted hair
- Provide a shortwave diathermy epilation treatment to remove unwanted hair
- Provide a blend epilation treatment to remove unwanted hair
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
1. carry out a concise and comprehensive consultation with the individual
2. maintain your responsibilities for health and safety in accordance with legislation, regulations, directives and guidelines
3. discuss and establish the individual's objectives, hair concerns, expectations and desired outcomes to inform the electrical epilation treatment plan, to include:
3.1 treatment history
3.2 alternative treatment options
4. confirm and agree with the individual, they have understood the proposed electrical epilation treatment, to include:
4.1 contra-actions
4.2 adverse reactions
4.3 electrical epilation method
4.4 physical sensation
5. obtain and record the individual's informed consent for the electrical epilation treatment in accordance with organisational and insurance requirements
6. prepare the individual's treatment area in accordance with the electrical epilation treatment protocol
7. illuminate and magnify the individual's treatment area
8. select an effective hygiene preparation product to meet the individual's needs in accordance with the manufacturer instructions
9. carry out a hair and skin analysis, to include:
9.1 hair classification
9.2 hair type
9.3 hair growth patterns
9.4 skin classification
9.5 skin type
9.6 skin condition
10. prepare the equipment in accordance with the electrical epilation treatment protocol
11. select the type and size of needle, load aseptically and use according to the electrical epilation treatment protocol
12. set the electrical epilation method, intensity and duration according to the electrical epilation treatment protocol, to include:
12.1 carry out a test probe to determine the individual’s tolerance and observe the skin response/contra actions
13. follow the electrical epilation treatment protocol to ensure safe and effective removal of the hair to include:
13.1 manually supporting the skin
13.2 adapting techniques for the individual's treatment area
14. monitor the individual's health, wellbeing and skin reaction throughout the electrical epilation treatment
15. implement the correct course of action in the event of an adverse reaction
16. conclude the treatment in accordance with the electrical epilation treatment protocol, legislative requirements and organisational policies and procedures
17. complete the individual's treatment record and store in accordance with data legislation
18. use reflective practice to evaluate the electrical epilation treatment and take appropriate action
19. provide instructions and advice to the individual, pre and post the treatment
20. record the outcome and evaluation of the electrical epilation treatment
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
1. your role and responsibilities in providing electrical epilation treatments and the importance of working within your competence
2. why you must comply with ethical practice and work within the legislative requirements, to include:
2.1 the responsibilities under local authority licensing regulations for yourself and your premises
3. the importance to engage in, and document continuous professional development to include, up-to-date information policies, procedures and best practice guidance
4. the anatomy and physiology relevant to this standard
- how treatment history and topical interventions can affect:
5.1 the hair growth cycle
5.2 the hair types, characteristics and classification
6. the relative and absolute contraindications relevant to the beauty treatment, to include:
6.1 the legislative and insurance requirements for obtaining medical diagnosis and referral
7. the importance of recognising suspicious skin irregularities and lesions, and referring to a relevant healthcare professional
8. the purpose, use and limitations of electrical epilation treatments, in relation to:
8.1 past and current medical history
8.2 relevant lifestyle factors
8.3 medication and medical conditions
8.4 individual's expectations
9. how genetics and systemic conditions can impact the treatment plan and outcomes, to include:
9.1 medication and medical interventions
9.2 hormone imbalances
9.3 treatment history
10. the types of pain management and associated risks
11. the adverse reactions associated with an electrical epilation treatment and how to respond
12. the health and safety responsibilities in line with legislation before, during and after the electrical epilation treatment
13. why it is important to discuss and establish the individual's objectives, concerns, expectations, desired outcomes and agree the electrical epilation treatment plan, to include:
13.1 physical sensation
14. the legal requirements for providing beauty treatments to minors and vulnerable adults
15. the fee structures and treatment options
16. the legislative and indemnity requirements of gaining signed, informed consent for the electrical epilation treatment
17. the storage, handling, usage and disposal of electrical epilation equipment and single use sterile needles, following manufacturer instructions and legislative requirements
18. the importance of adhering to the electrical epilation treatment protocol
19. the importance of magnification, illumination and preparation of the individual's treatment area
20. the types of hygiene products for the skin and the importance of following manufacturer instructions, to include:
20.1 the importance of ensuring the individual’s treatment area is left clean, oil free and dry, prior to a electrical epilation treatment
21. the different size and types of needles available
22. the types of electrical epilation equipment, to include:
22.1 the principles and effects of thermolysis/shortwave diathermy (AC), galvanic (DC) and blend techniques
23. the principles, uses and benefit of the alternating current such as short wave, radio frequency and high frequency
24. the risk of applying direct current through the body with an individual with underlying medical conditions
25. how to prepare the equipment in accordance with the electrical epilation treatment protocol
26. how to select and load the needle aseptically to safely and effectively remove unwanted hair
27. the range of techniques used to safely and effectively remove unwanted hair, to include:
27.1 the effects of different currents on the skin
28. how to manually support the skin to ensure effective treatment results
29. the reasons for working systematically with correct spacing across the individual's area to be treated
30. the importance of monitoring the health and wellbeing of the individual during and post the treatment
31. how to remove skin debris from the needle during the treatment, why it is necessary and when to replace
32. the reasons for taking consensual visual media of the individual's treatment area and storing in accordance with the service, legislative, insurance and organisational requirements
33. the legislative and regulatory requirements of completing and storing the individual's electrical epilation treatment records
34. the expected outcomes of the removal of hair using electrical epilation techniques
35. the purpose of reflective practice and evaluation and how it informs future treatments
36. the importance to record the outcome and evaluation of the electrical epilation treatment
37. the instructions and advice, pre and post the electrical epilation treatment
Scope/range
Adverse reactions
- hyperaemia
- excessive oedema
- blanching
- bleeding
bruising
allergy
Electrical epilation method
- thermolysis/shortwave diathermy (AC)
- galvanic (DC)
- blend
Individual's treatment area
- face
- body
Electrical epilation treatment protocol
- working environment
- health and safety
- infection prevention and control
- treatment plan
- informed consent
- data management
- test outcomes
- manufacturer instructions
- audit and accountability
- instructions and advice
- sustainability
- waste management
- evidence-based practice
- reflective practice
Hair classification
- straight
- curly
- very curly
Hair type
- terminal
- vellus
Skin classification
- Fitzpatrick scale
- Phenotype and genotype
- Lancer scale
Skin type
- dry
- oily
- combination
- balanced
Skin condition
- lax elasticity
- hyper and hypo pigmentation
- sensitised
- sensitive
- dehydrated
- fragile
- vascular
Needle
- one piece
- two piece
- insulated
- gold
- stainless steel
Instructions
- the individual and practitioner's legal rights and responsibilities
- pre and post treatment instructions and care
- restrictions and associated risks
- future treatments
the structure and function of the body systems and their interdependence on each other
relative and absolute contraindications and related pathologies
- structure and function of hair and the factors that affect the hair growth cycle
Scope Performance
Scope Knowledge
Values
Behaviours
Skills
Glossary
Absolute contraindication
An absolute contraindication is a condition that prevents the service from being carried out and may require referral.
Adverse reaction
An adverse reaction is an 'unexpected' reaction or outcome following a service, i.e. fainting
Anatomy and Physiology
How the skeletal, muscular, circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, excretory, digestive, endocrine and nervous systems interact with each other and how they impact the individual, service and outcomes.
Contra action
A contra-action is an 'expected' reaction or outcome following a service, i.e. erythema
Evidence-based practice
Evidence-based practice is based on the best available, current, valid and relevant evidence.
First aid
First aid can refer to first aid at work qualifications or equivalent and first aid mental health awareness.
Protocol
A protocol is a standard procedure to ensure best practice and compliance when providing services, i.e. follow manufacturer instructions.
Relative contraindication
A relative contraindication is a condition that requires an assessment of suitability for the service and/or if adaptions are required.
Sensitive skin condition
A genetic increased capillary reactivity and altered barrier function leading to inherent epidermal fragility.
Sensitised skin condition
A sensitised skin condition occurs due to environmental and lifestyle factors that either increase inflammatory cytokines and modulators or impair skin barrier.
Links To Other NOS
SKAHDBRBNST1, SKAHDBRBNS1, SKABBR1, SKABBR2, SKABN1, SKABN2, SKABN3, SKAB1, SKAB2, SKAB3, SKAB4, SKAB5, SKAB6, SKAB7, SKAB8, SKAB9, SKAB11, SKAB12, SKABS1, SKABS2, SKABS3, SKABS4, SKABS5, SKABS6, SKABS7, SKAHDBMN1, SKAHDBRBNS2, SKAHDBRBNS3, SKAHDBRBNST2, SKAHDBRBNST3, SKAHDBRBNT1