Cut and clipper hair using hairdressing techniques

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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 a hair professional cutting hair using club cutting, freehand, clipper over comb and scissor over comb 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:

1. Cut hair to achieve a variety of looks

​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, to include:
2.1 removing excess hair cuttings from the individual’s skin throughout the service
2.2 removing excess hair from flooring to avoid injury
3. discuss and establish the individual's objectives and desired outcomes to inform the cutting service plan, to include:
3.1 considering the anatomical head and face structures
3.2 alternative treatment options
4. carry out a hair and scalp analysis to determine the service plan, to include:
4.1 hair curl classification
4.2 hair characteristics
4.3 state of hair
4.4 scalp condition
5. confirm and agree with the individual, they have understood the
proposed cutting service, to include:
5.1 contra-actions
5.2 adverse reactions
6. obtain the individual's informed consent for the cutting service
7. comb and section the hair in accordance with the cutting service protocol
8. use cutting and clipper techniques suitable for the individual’s state of hair and hair curl classification to achieve the desired look, to include:
8.1 select and use of tools and equipment to avoid damage to the hair and scalp
9. create and cut the initial guideline in accordance with the cutting service plan, to include:
9.1 confirming with the individual they want to proceed with the cut
10. cut the hair using the guidelines to ensure weight, balance and shape is achieved, to include:
10.1 rotating your position around the individual to ensure accuracy of cut
10.2 adapt your cutting and clipper techniques in accordance with the cutting service protocol
11. cross-check the cut to establish accurate distribution of weight, balance and shape
12. shape visible hair perimeters using cutting or clipper techniques, taking into account:
12.1 the natural hair line
12.2 hair growth patterns
12.3 hair curl classification
13. conclude the cutting service ensuring the individual is left free from hair cuttings
14. confirm with the individual they are satisfied with the final result
15. monitor the individual's health and wellbeing throughout the cutting service
16. implement the correct course of action in the event of an adverse reaction
17. complete the individual's service records and store in accordance with data legislation
18. use reflective practice to evaluate the cutting service and take appropriate action
19. provide instructions and advice to the individual, pre and post the service
20. record the outcome and evaluation of the cutting service

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​Hair curl classification
1. straight
2. wavy
3. curly
4. tight curls
5. combination

Hair characteristics
1. hair density
2. hair texture
3. hair elasticity
4. hair porosity
5. hair growth patterns

State of hair
1. non - chemically treated hair
2. partially chemically treated hair
3. chemically treated hair

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

Cutting and clipper techniques
1. club cutting
2. freehand
3. scissor over comb
4. clipper over comb
5. texturising

Look
1.one length
2.uniform layer
3.short graduation
4.long graduation
5.with a fringe

Tools and equipment
1. scissors
2. clipper
3. trimmer

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

Anatomy and physiology
1. the structure and function of the hair and the hair growth cycle
2. the structure and function of the skin
3. basic anatomical structure of the head, neck and shoulders
4. relative and absolute contraindications and related pathologies

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