Provide threading services
Overview
This standard is about removing hair from areas of the face using a variety of threading techniques. It also includes shaping and maintenance of different eyebrow shapes.
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:
1. maintain safe and effective methods of working when providing threading services
2. consult, plan and prepare for threading services
3. remove unwanted hair
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
Maintain safe and effective methods of working when providing threading services
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1. maintain your responsibilities for health and safety throughout the service
2. prepare your client and yourself to meet legal and organisational requirements
3. protect your client's clothing, hair and accessories throughout the service
4. maintain your client's modesty and privacy at all times
5. position your client to meet the needs of the service
6. ensure your own posture and working methods minimise fatigue and the risk of injury to yourself and others
7. ensure environmental conditions are suitable for the client and the service
8. keep your work area clean and tidy throughout the service
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 service within a commercially viable time
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Consult, plan and prepare for threading services
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use consultation techniques to determine the client's service plan
ensure that informed and signed parental or guardian consent is obtained for minors prior to any service
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 service and outcomes that meet the client's needs
obtain signed, informed consent from the client prior to carrying out the service
explain the threading process and the assistance required by the client
ensure the client's back and neck area are cushioned and supported
Remove unwanted hair
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use pre-treatment products to clean and prepare the treatment area
assess the hair growth patterns and skin condition in the treatment area and trim over long hairs
select a new piece of thread for each treatment area
provide clear instructions to the client on how and when to support their skin throughout the threading service
carry out hair removal methods against the direction of the hair growth and with minimum discomfort to the client
ensure the hair removal methods are carried out at a comfortable distance from the client whilst maintaining the correct tension of the thread
create a well-balanced, proportioned and defined eyebrow shape to suit the client's requirements
check the client's treatment area is free of unwanted hair and apply a soothing product
ensure the finished result is to the client's satisfaction
give your client advice and recommendations on the service 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 threading services
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1. your responsibilities for health and safety as defined by any specific legislation covering your job role
the legal and organisational requirements for client protection and preparation
the legal and organisational requirements for your own personal hygiene, protection and appearance
the reasons for maintaining the client's modesty and privacy at all times
safe positioning techniques for yourself and the client to prevent discomfort
the necessary environmental conditions for services such, as heating and ventilation, and why these are important
why it is important to keep your work area clean and tidy
methods of cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation
methods of working safely and hygienically to avoid the risk of cross-infection
the different types of working methods that promote environmental and sustainable working practices
the hazards and risks which exist in your workplace and the safe working practices which you must follow
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 a service in a commercially viable time
Consult, plan and prepare for threading services
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why it is important to communicate with clients in a professional manner
how to complete a consultation taking into account the client's diverse needs
the legal requirements for providing treatment 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 service that meets the client's needs
the legal significance of gaining signed, informed client consent to carry out the service
the legislative requirements for storing and protecting client data
the contra-indications requiring medical referral and why
how to recognise contra-indications that would prevent or restrict the service
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 assess the skin condition and hair growth in the treatment area
the reasons for cutting stray and over long hairs prior to commencing the threading service
Remove unwanted hair
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the reasons for using new thread for each new treatment area
the assistance required by the client throughout the threading service
the methods used to perform safe, quick and effective threading techniques
the reasons for maintaining a comfortable distance from the client when threading
how to assess and measure the eyebrow shape to ensure a complementary and symmetrical shape
the importance of maintaining and adapting the tension of the thread and removing the hair against the direction of hair growth
the different threading techniques used and how to carry them out
the advantages and disadvantages of threading
the types of tools, materials and products used for threading
how threading techniques can be adapted to avoid repetitive strain injury
the implications of using the mouth threading technique when wearing braces, false teeth and crowns
other methods of hair removal and the effect of these methods on the threading service
the contra-actions that may occur, how to deal with them and what advice to give to clients
the structure and function of the skin and the hair
the hair growth cycle, the different types of hair growth and the causes of hair growth
*43. the *activities to avoid after waxing and why these are important
- the advice and recommendations on products and service
Scope/range
Scope Performance
Consultation techniques
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1. questioning
2. listening
3. visual
4. manual
5. written
Necessary action
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1. encouraging the client to seek medical advice
2. explaining why the threading service cannot be carried out
3. modification of the threading service
Treatment area
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1. eyebrows
2. upper lip
3. chin
4. face
5. neck
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Hair removal methods
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1. mouth technique
2. neck technique
- hand technique
Eyebrow shape
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1. total reshape of the brows
2. maintenance of original brow shape
Advice and recommendations
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1. suitable aftercare products and their uses
2. avoidance of activities which may cause contra-actions
3. time intervals between services
4. present and future products and services
Scope Knowledge
Health and safety
1. Health and Safety at Work Act
2. The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)
3. The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations
4. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order
5. The Manual Handling Operations Regulations
6. The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH)
7. The Electricity at Work Regulations
8. The Environmental Protection Act
9. The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations
- The Health and Safety (Information for Employees) Regulations
Environmental and sustainable working practices
1. reducing waste and managing waste (recycle, reuse, safe disposal)
2. reducing energy usage (energy efficient equipment, low energy lighting, utilising solar panels)
3. reducing water usage and other resources
4. preventing pollution
5. using disposable items
6. using recycled eco-friendly furniture
7. using low chemical paint
8. using organic and allergy free hair products
9. using ultra-low ammonia hair colourants
using environmentally friendly product packaging
choosing responsible domestic products (Fairtrade tea and coffee)
encouraging carbon reducing journeys to work
Diverse needs
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1. cultural
2. religious
3. age
4. disability
5. gender
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Contra-indications which restrict
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eye infections
recent scar tissue
sunburn
moles
infected ingrowing hairs
skin tags
Contra-indications which prevent
thin and fragile skin
severe and infectious skin conditions
Methods of hair removal
1. tweezing
2. shaving
3. depilatory creams
4. electrical depilatory
5. abrasive mitts
6. light based hair reduction
7. waxing
8. electrical epilation
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Contra-actions
1. blood spots
2. abrasions
- inflammation
4. excessive erythema
5. excessive and diminished hair growth
Structure and function of the skin
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1. layers of the epidermis
2. dermis
3. subcutaneous layer
4. hair follicles
5. hair shaft
6. sebaceous gland
7. arrector pili muscle
8. sweat gland
9. blood and lymph vessels
- sensory nerve endings
Hair growth cycle
1. anagen
2. catagen
3. telogen
Different types of hair growth
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1. terminal
2. vellus
3. ingrown hairs
Causes of hair growth
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1. topical
2. congenital
3. systemic
Activities to avoid after threading
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heat such as sauna, sun and hot baths
use of perfumed and chemical based products
touching the treated area
Advice and recommendations
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1. additional services
2. additional products
3. aftercare requirements for threading services and why these are important
4. the importance of recommending the client returns for threading services every 2 to 4 weeks
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
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
Mouth Technique
Hair removal using a thread where one part of the thread is held in the mouth and the other part is looped in the hands. This technique is the most commonly used and originates from the Far East and is also known as the Chinese or single looped method.
Neck Technique
Hair removal using a thread where one part of the thread is held around the neck and the other part is looped in the hands. This is a substitute for the mouth technique, also known as single looped method. This technique originates from Arabia, Middle East and is most commonly used in Turkey.
Hand technique
Hair removal using a thread held and looped between both hands. Commonly used by practitioners on themselves and others. This technique is also known as self or double looped method.