Remove temporary hair attachments
Overview
This standard coexists alongside, SKAHDBRBNST1 Implement and maintain safe, hygienic and effective working practices. This standard is about removing temporary hair attachments. This service may be carried out alone or to assist to senior stylist. 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.
The main outcomes are:
- Remove temporary hair attachments
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
1. maintain your responsibilities for health and safety in accordance with legislation, regulations, directives and guidelines
2. discuss and establish the individual's objectives and desired outcomes to inform the removal of temporary hair attachment plan
3. carry out a hair and skin analysis to determine the service plan, to include:
3.1 hair characteristics
3.2 state of hair
3.3 skin and scalp condition
4. obtain the individual's informed consent for the removal of the temporary hair attachments
5. prepare the individual for the removal of temporary hair attachments
6. detangle the hair using a suitable tool for the hair classification and condition
7. remove the temporary hair attachments in accordance with manufacturer instructions
8. conclude the service in accordance with the service plan
9. confirm with the individual they are satisfied with the final result
10. monitor the individual's health and wellbeing throughout the removal of temporary hair attachments
11. implement the correct course of action in the event of an adverse reaction
12. updates the individual's records and store in accordance with data legislation
13. provide instructions and advice to the individual post the service
14. use reflective practice to evaluate the removal of temporary hair attachments service and take appropriate action, to include:
14.1 receiving feedback from the individual and peers
15. record the outcome and evaluation of the removal of temporary hair attachment
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
1. your role and responsibilities in carrying out removal of temporary hair attachments
2. the importance to engage in, and document continuous professional development to include, up-to-date information policies, procedures and best practice guidance
3. the anatomy and physiology relevant to this standard
4. the importance of carrying out a hair and scalp analysis and how it effects the way in which you may remove temporary hair attachments
5. how to recognise over processed hair, the associated risks and action to take
6. the types of temporary hair attachments and their effects
7. the risk of damage to hair associated with temporary hair attachment services, to include:
7.1 exceeding the duration of use in accordance with the manufacturer instructions
7.2 applying excess tension on the hair
8. how to safely remove temporary hair attachments to the hair in accordance with the manufacturer instructions, to include adaptations for:
8.1 human hair
8.2 synthetic hair
9. the importance of minimising damage to the individual’s natural hair during the removal process
10. the importance of ensuring the individual's comfort and providing reassurance throughout the removal process
11. the adverse reactions associated with a temporary hair attachment service and how to respond
12. the health and safety responsibilities in accordance with legislation before, during and post the service
13. why it is important to discuss and establish the individual's objectives, concerns, expectations, desired outcomes and agree the removal of temporary hair attachment service plan
14. the fee structures and treatment options
15. the service time in accordance with your organisational policies and procedures
16. the legislative and indemnity requirements of gaining signed, informed consent for the service
17. the legislative and regulatory requirements of updating and storing the individual's service records
18. the purpose of reflective practice and evaluation and how it informs personal development and future services
19. the instructions and advice post the temporary hair attachment service
Scope/range
Hair characteristics
- hair density
- hair texture
- hair elasticity
- hair porosity
- hair growth patterns
State of hair
- non - chemically treated hair
- partially chemically treated hair
- chemically treated hair
Anatomy and physiology
- the basic structure and function of hair
- the basic structure and function of skin
- relative and absolute contraindications and related pathologies
Temporary hair attachment
- fringe
- pony tail
- scrunchie/scruffy bun
- hair weft
- hair bands
- full head
- partial head
- long
- short
- synthetic hair
- human hair
- creative colours and classification
- hair strands
- hair toppers
- hair pieces for volume
Instructions
- the individual and practitioner's legal rights and responsibilities
- pre and post procedure instructions and care
- restrictions and associated risks
- future procedures
Scope Performance
Scope Knowledge
Values
Behaviours
Skills
Glossary
Links To Other NOS
SKAHDBRBNST1, SKAHDBR14