Plan and provide airbrush make-up

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 about providing airbrush make-up for the face and body. You will need to show that you can carry out a variety of airbrush make-up designs and techniques. The ability to use a range of airbrushing products is also required. The accurate use and maintenance of equipment is an essential aspect of this standard.
The main outcomes of this standard are:
1.  apply airbrush make-up

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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, skin concerns, expectations and desired outcomes to inform the airbrush design make-up plan to include:
   3.1 airbrush make-up style
   3.2 area of application
   3.3 skincare regime
   3.4 alternative service options
4. confirm and agree with the individual, they have understood the proposed airbrush make-up service, to include:
   4.1 expected outcomes
   4.2 contra-actions
   4.3 adverse reactions
   4.4 physical sensation
5. obtain and record the individual’s informed consent for the airbrush make-up service in accordance with organisational and insurance requirements
6. carry out tests to establish suitability for the service and record the outcome in accordance with manufacturer instructions
7. carry out a skin analysis to confirm the make-up service, to include:
   7.1 skin type
   7.2 skin condition
   7.3 skin classification
8. prepare the individual's treatment area in accordance with the airbrush make-up service protocol
9. select the airbrush make-up products in accordance with the airbrush make-up service protocol to include:
   9.1 agreed airbrush design
10. position the individual to meet the needs of the service
11. test the equipment prior to application to determine appropriate air stream and intensity by adjustment of the pounds per square inch gauge
12. use equipment, airbrush make-up and airbrushing techniques to meet the agreed design plan, to include:
    12.1 ensuring the airbrush make-up environment is carried out in the same lighting it will be worn in
    12.2 adequate ventilation
13. apply airbrush make-up in the required sequence, to include:
    13.1 adaptions when working on certain areas of the face
14. adjust the air pressure to suit the area of application
15. finish the application using conventional make-up
16. monitor the individual's health, wellbeing and skin reaction throughout the airbrush make-up service
17. implement the correct course of action in the event of an adverse reaction
18. conclude the service in accordance with the airbrush make-up service plan, legislative requirements and organisational policies and procedures
19. complete the individual's service records and store in accordance with data
    legislation
20. use reflective practice to evaluate the make-up treatment and take appropriate action
21. provide instructions and advice to the individual, pre and post the treatment
22. record the outcome and evaluation of the make-up treatment

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1. your role and responsibilities in providing make-up services 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 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, treatments and best practice guidance
4. the anatomy and physiology relevant to this standard
5. the relative and absolute contraindications relevant to airbrush make-up service, to include:
   5.1 the legislative and insurance requirements for obtaining medical diagnosis and referral
6. the importance of recognising suspicious skin irregularities and lesions, and referring to a relevant healthcare professional
7. the purpose, use and limitations of airbrush make-up services, in relation to:
   7.1 past and current medical history
   7.2 skin condition
   7.3 medication and medical conditions
   7.4 individual's expectations
8. the adverse reactions associated with airbrush make-up service and how to respond
9. the health and safety responsibilities in line with legislation before, during and after the airbrush make-up service
10. why it is important to discuss and establish the individual's objectives, concerns, expectations, desired outcomes and agree the airbrush make-up treatment plan
11. the legal requirements for providing airbrush make-up treatments to minors and vulnerable adults
12. the fee structures and treatment options
13. the sourcing, storage, handling, of products, tools and equipment in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and legislative requirements
14. the legislative and indemnity requirements of gaining signed, informed consent for the make-up treatment
15. the importance of adhering to the make-up service protocol
16. the importance of carrying out a skin analysis to determine the service plan
17. the types of hygiene products for the skin and the importance of following manufacturer instructions
18. the basic principles of colour theory
19. the reasons why airbrush make-up should be applied in the lighting it will be worn
20. the reason why airbrush make-up should be applied in a well ventilated area
21. the types, benefits and limitations of skincare and airbrush make-up products and tools, to include:
    21.1 accurate match to the individual’s skin type, classification and airbrush make-up design
    21.2 the selection, blending and mixing of airbrush products
22. the risks and restrictions associated with airbrush make-up products
23. the importance to identifying if the individual is wearing contact lenses and the associated risks
24. how to prepare and use airbrush make-up products and equipment in line with the airbrush make-up service protocol, to include:
    24.1 the working practices required to avoid cross contamination of products
    24.2 cleaning and disinfection of tools and equipment
25. the importance of adhering to manufacturer instructions to prevent product incompatibilities and risks to health
26. the purpose of tests and the reasons why you carry out a test using the product(s) to be used
27. the reasons for completing the application in a commercially viable time
28. why and how to adjust the pounds per square inch (psi) gauge on airbrush equipment, to include:
    28.1 troubleshooting
29. the meaning of pounds per square inch (psi) and the potential risks associated with the use of pressurised airbrush equipment
30. how to create different effects by varying the pounds per square inch (psi)
31. how distance and pressure can affect the coverage and density of colour
32. the occasions on which it would be preferable to use manual make-up techniques
33. when to adapt application techniques to certain areas of the face when applying airbrush make-up
34. the importance of monitoring the health and wellbeing of the individual during, and post the service
35. 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
36. the legislative and regulatory requirements of completing and storing the individual's airbrush make-up service record
37. the expected outcomes of airbrush make-up services
38. the purpose of reflective practice and evaluation and how it informs future services
39. the importance to record the outcome and evaluation of the airbrush make-up service
40. the instructions and advice, pre and post the airbrush make-up service

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Airbrush design

1. contouring
2. tattooing
3. 3D
4. fashion make-up
5. fantasy
6. natural make-up

Equipment

1. air on demand compressor
2. storage compressor
3. dual action airbrush
4. single action airbrush
5. masking tape
6. stencils
7. brushes
8. compressor
9. air gun and hose
10. personal protective equipment

Airbrush make-up service protocol

1. working environment
2. health and safety
3. infection prevention and control
4. service plan
5. informed consent
6. data management
7. test outcomes
8. manufacturer instructions
9. audit and accountability
10. instructions and advice
11. sustainability
12. waste management
13. evidence-based practice
14. reflective practice

Skin type

1. Dry
2. Oily
3. Combination
4. Balanced

Skin condition

1. lax elasticity
2. hyper and hypo pigmentation
3. congested
4. pustular
5. fragile
6. vascular
7. sensitised
8. sensitive
9. dehydrated
10. photo-sensitive
11. photo-aged
12. lack lustre

Skin classification

1. Fitzpatrick scale
2. Lancer scale

Airbrush make-up

1. silicon based
2. water based
3. alcohol based

Airbrushing techniques

1. colour fading
2. blending
3. highlighting and shading
4. stencilling
5. masking
6. freehand
7. pulsing
8. back bubbling
9. even colour washing

Anatomy and physiology

1. the structure and function of the skin
2. the anatomy and physiology of the human body
3. relative and absolute contraindications and related pathologies

Instructions

1. the individual and practitioner's legal rights and responsibilities
2. pre and post treatment instructions and care
3. restrictions and associated risks
4. future treatments

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Air-on-demand compressor
Supplies air only when triggered, reducing noise and energy use
Dual-action airbrush
Allows separate control of air and makeup flow, offering more precision.
PSI
This is an abbreviation of Pounds per Square Inch relating to the air pressure coming
from the compressor through the spray gun onto the skin. This will be adjusted
according to the coverage required and the site and size of the area.
Single-action airbrush
Releases air and makeup simultaneously with one trigger.
Storage compressor
Stores air in a tank for continuous, stable airflow, ideal for extended use.

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SKAHDBRBNST1, SKAHDBRBNS1, SKABT14, SKABT3, SKABT13, SKAB2

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2028

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Current

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Tailored

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SkillsActive

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SKABT15

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Make-up and Skin Consultant, Make-up Artists, Make-up Specialist, Hair and Make-up Designer

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6222

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make-up artist, air brush

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