Provide electrical epilation
Overview
This standard is about the skills involved in carrying out electrical needle epilation treatments to remove hair, using alternating current and blend techniques. You will need to carry out a thorough consultation with the client, formulate an individual treatment plan, provide treatment and aftercare advice.
To carry out this standard you will need to maintain effective health, safety and hygiene throughout your work. You will also need to maintain your personal appearance and demonstrate effective communication and consultation skills.
The main outcomes of this standard are:
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maintain safe and effective methods of working when providing electrical epilation treatments
consult, plan and prepare for treatments
carry out electrical epilation
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
**Maintain safe and effective methods of working when providing electrical epilation treatments
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1. maintain your responsibilities for health and safety throughout the treatment
- prepare and protect your client and yourself with personal protective equipment within the controlled area
3. maintain your client's modesty, privacy and comfort at all times
4. position your client to meet the needs of the treatment without causing them discomfort
5. ensure your own posture and working methods minimises fatigue and the risk of injury to yourself and others
6. ensure environmental conditions are suitable for the client and the treatment
use working methods that minimise the risk of cross-infection
ensure the use of clean equipment and materials
promote environmental and sustainable working practices
follow workplace and suppliers' or manufacturers' instructions for the safe use of equipment, materials and products
dispose of waste materials to meet legal requirements
complete the treatment within a commercially viable time
Consult, plan and prepare for treatments
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use consultation techniques to determine the client's treatment plan
ensure that informed and signed parent or guardian consent is obtained for minors prior to any treatment
ensure that a parent or guardian is present throughout the service for minors under the age of 16
recognise any contra-indications and take the necessary action
agree the treatment and outcomes that meet the client's needs
obtain signed, informed consent from the client prior to carrying out the treatment
identify the client's hair type, skin type and condition, the area to be treated and the treatment objectives **
take photographs of the area to be treated, following organisational practices
explain the physical sensation created by the treatment
carry out a test patch prior to treatment following organisational requirements
select and prepare equipment and products to meet the treatment objectives
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Carry out electrical epilation
ensure the area to be treated is clean, oil free and dry
select electrical epilation treatments to suit the client's hair type, skin type and condition
use the size and type of needle to treat the client's hair type, skin type and condition
load and use needles avoiding damage and contamination throughout the treatment
illuminate the treatment area and use magnification to ensure maximum visibility during treatment
manipulate the skin, to meet the needs of the area to be treated
ensure the needle holder and needle is used at the correct angle, direction and depth for the hair follicle and the area to be treated
adapt the intensity and duration of current flow to suit client tolerance and skin reaction
work systematically to remove the hair from the treated follicle without traction
apply aftercare products to the treatment area
give your client advice and recommendations on the treatment provided
ensure the client's records are completed and signed by you and the client
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
Maintain safe and effective methods of working when providing electrical epilation treatments
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- your responsibilities for health and safety as defined by any specific legislation covering your job role
2. the reasons for checking current insurance guidelines for the delivery of electrical epilation treatments
3. the responsibilities under local authority licensing regulations for yourself and your premises
- why it is important to maintain client's modesty, privacy and comfort
5. how the position of your client and yourself can affect the desired outcome and reduce fatigue and the risk of injury
- the importance of personal hygiene, protection and presentation in maintaining health and safety in your workplace
7. the different types of work related injuries associated with the delivery of electrical epilation and how they can be avoided
the necessary environmental conditions for services, such as heating and ventilation and why these are important
methods of cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation
why it is important to avoid direct and indirect cross-infection by working safely and hygienically
the hazards and risks associated with the delivery of advanced epilation treatments and how these can be minimised
the different types of working methods that promote environmental and sustainable working practices
suppliers' and manufacturers' instructions for the safe use of equipment, materials and products which you must follow
the legal requirements for waste disposal
the reasons for completing the service in a commercially viable time
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Consult, plan and prepare for treatments
why it is important to communicate with clients in a professional manner
how to complete a consultation taking into account client's diverse needs
the legal requirements for providing treatments to minors under 16 years of age
the age at which an individual is classed as a minor and how this differs nationally
the importance of agreeing the treatment that meets the client's needs
the legal significance of gaining signed, informed client consent to carry out the treatment
the legislative requirements for storing and protecting client data
how to recognise contra-indications that would prevent or restrict the treatment and why
the contra-indications requiring *medical *referral and why
the necessary action to take in relation to specific contra-indications when referring clients
the reasons for not naming specific contra-indications when referring clients
how to recognise different types of hair growth, hair types, skin types and conditions
why it is advisable to take photographs of the treatment area pre and post-treatments and how they should be taken
how to describe the physical sensation of the treatment to the client and what can impact on client pain threshold
the reasons why it advisable to carry out a test patch prior to the treatment and provide aftercare instructions
the importance of giving information including the use of visual aids to assist the client's understanding of hair growth cycle
the constraints surrounding electrical epilation treatments such as cost, time, number of treatments, healing rate and client commitment
how skin sensitivity is affected by other skincare treatments which may inhibit electrical epilation
how to prepare the equipment, products and materials for electrical epilation treatments **
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Carry out electrical epilation
the different types and use of equipment, products and materials available for electrical epilation
how to load and use needles to avoid damage and contamination
why it is important to use magnification and illuminate the treatment area
the type and size of needle to suit the hair type, diameter, skin type and treatment area
why and how you stretch and manipulate the skin during treatment
the reasons for working systematically with correct spacing across the area to be treated
how to insert the needle into the hair follicle with regard to depth, angle and direction and the consequences of inaccurate needle insertion
how to adapt the intensity and duration of current flow to suit client tolerance and skin sensitivity
how to release hairs from different types of follicles without traction
the principles, uses and benefit of the alternating current such as short wave, radio frequency and high frequency
possible contra-actions which may occur, how to deal with them and what advice to give to clients
the anatomy and physiology of the hair and skin
the hair growth cycle, the causes of hair growth and how this impacts on the treatment
the advice and recommendations on products and services
Scope/range
Scope Performance
Consultation techniques
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questioning
listening
visual
manual
written
Treatment plan
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medical history
causes of hair growth
past and present hair management
current skin care
Necessary action
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encouraging the client to seek medical advice
explaining why treatment cannot be carried out
modification of treatment
Hair type
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fine
coarse
curly
Skin type and condition
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dry
oily
sensitive
dehydrated
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Area to be treated
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upper lip
chin
bikini line
eyebrows
underarms
neck
abdomen
breast
Electrical epilation treatments
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alternating current
blend
Type of needle
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one piece
two piece
insulated
gold
stainless
Advice and recommendations
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suitable aftercare products and their uses
avoidance of activities which may cause contra-actions
time intervals between treatments
present and future products and treatments
dealing with regrowth between treatments
Scope Knowledge
**Health and safety
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Health and Safety at Work Act
The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)
The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order
The Manual Handling Operations Regulations
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH)
The Electricity at Work Regulations
The Environmental Protection Act
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations
The Health and Safety (Information for Employees) Regulations
Environmental and sustainable working practices
reducing waste and managing waste (recycle, reuse, safe disposal)
reducing energy usage (energy efficient equipment, low energy lighting, utilising solar panels)
reducing water usage and other resources
preventing pollution
using disposable items
using recycled, eco-friendly furniture
using low chemical paint
using environmentally friendly product packaging
choosing responsible domestic products (Fairtrade tea and coffee)
encouraging carbon reducing journeys to work
Diverse needs
cultural
religious
age
disability
gender
Contra-indications which prevent
pacemakers
haemophilia
cochlear implants
Contra-indications which restrict
psoriasis
eczema
acne
epilepsy
diabetes
metal pins and plates
infectious and contagious disease
Different types of hair growth
1. terminal
2. vellus
3. ingrown hairs
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Contra-actions
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erythema
oedema
blanching
bleeding
bruising
Anatomy and physiology
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the structure and function of the skin
the principles of skin healing
the structure of the hair and its follicle
the structure and function of the endocrine system
the effect of malfunctions of the endocrine system on hair growth
the principles of the circulatory and lymphatic system
Hair growth cycle
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1. anagen
2. catagen
3. telogen
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**Causes of hair growth
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1. topical
2. congenital
3. systemic
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Advice and recommendations
additional services
additional products
the normal reactions which occur after treatment and how to deal with any abnormal reactions
post treatment restrictions and future treatment needs
the reasons for avoiding the following activities post electrical epilation: heat treatments, touching the treated area, use of perfumed and chemical based products, wearing of restrictive clothing on the treated areas
products for home use that will benefit and protect the client and those to avoid and why
suitable methods of dealing with regrowth between treatments
Values
The following key values underpin the delivery of services in the beauty, nails and spa sectors
a willingness to learn
a flexible working attitude
a team worker
a positive attitude
personal and professional ethics
Behaviours
The following behaviours underpin the delivery of services in the beauty, nails and spa sectors. These behaviours ensure that clients receive a positive impression of both the organisation and the individual
meeting the organisation's standards of behaviour
greeting the client respectfully and in a friendly manner
communicating with the client in a way that makes them feel valued and respected
treating the client courteously and helpfully at all times
adapting behaviour to respond effectively to different client behaviour
checking with the client that you have fully understood their expectations
responding promptly and positively to the client's questions and comments
recognising information that the client might find complicated and checking whether they fully understood
explaining clearly to the client any reasons why their needs or expectations cannot be met
maintaining effective, hygienic and safe working methods
adhering to workplace, suppliers and manufacturer's instructions for the safe use of equipment, materials and products
meeting both organisational and industry standards of appearance.
Skills
The following key skills underpin the delivery of services in the beauty, nails and spa sectors
the ability to self-manage
excellent verbal and non-verbal communication
using the most appropriate ways of communicating with a client
responding promptly to a client seeking assistance
quickly locating information that will help the client
providing the client with information they need about services and products offered by the organisation
Glossary
Alternating current (electrical epilation treatment)
An oscillating alternating current is commonly known as Diathermy and destroys hair growth cells by heat.
Blend (electrical epilation treatment)
The application of direct current and high frequency to the hair follicle simultaneously.
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Gold Needle
A needle plated with gold.
Test Patch
Tests to determine the degree of skin reaction and sensitivity. Test patches can be used to test the degree of heat sensitivity and pain response plus skin reaction. Test patch can incorporate patch test, thermal test or tactile test.
Two-piece needle
A needle constructed from two separate pieces of metal crimped together.