Creatively cut hair using a combination of techniques
Overview
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 using advanced cutting skills to create a bespoke restyled creative look to enhance personal image. 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:
- carry out a creative restyled cut
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
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 creative cutting service plan, to include:
3.1 individual’s lifestyle
3.2 anatomical head and face structures
3.3 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 hair length
4.5 scalp condition
5. explore a variety of achievable looks with the individual using relevant visual aids
6. confirm and agree with the individual, they have understood the proposed creative cutting service, to include:
6.1 contra-actions
6.2 adverse reactions
7. obtain the individual's informed consent for the cutting service
8. comb and section the hair in accordance with the creative cutting service protocol
9. use cutting techniques suitable for the individual’s state of hair and hair curl classification to achieve the desired creative look, to include:
9.1 select and use tools and equipment to avoid damage to the hair and scalp
10. create and cut the initial guideline in accordance with the cutting service plan to, include:
10.1 confirming with the individual they want to proceed with the cut
11. combine and adapt your cutting techniques and cutting effects to achieve the desired look in accordance with the creative cutting service protocol, to include:
11.1 rotating your position around the individual to ensure accuracy of cut
12. cross-check the cut to establish accurate distribution of weight, balance and shape
13. shape visible hair perimeters using cutting or clipper techniques, taking into account:
13.1 the natural hair line
13.2 *hair growth patterns *
13.3 unwanted hair outside the hair design
14. carry out suitable remedial action to resolve any problems arising during the cutting service
15. carry out a final visual check to ensure the cut is accurate
16. use creative finishing techniques that complement the cut and individual's facial shape
17. conclude the creative cutting service ensuring the individual is left free from hair cuttings
18. confirm with the individual they are satisfied with the final result
19. monitor the individual's health and wellbeing throughout the cutting service
20. implement the correct course of action in the event of an adverse reaction
21. complete the individual's service records and store in accordance with data legislation
22. use reflective practice to evaluate the creative cutting service and take appropriate action
23. provide instructions and advice to the individual, pre and post the service
24. record the outcome and evaluation of the creative cutting service
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
1. your role and responsibilities in providing cutting 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 local authority 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, procedures and best practice guidance
4. the anatomy and physiology relevant to this standard
- the relative and absolute contraindications relevant to hair services, to include:
5.1 the legislative and insurance requirements for obtaining medical diagnosis and referral
6. the importance of recognising suspicious skin irregularities and scalp lesions, and referring to a relevant healthcare professional
7. the types and limitations of cutting techniques used within a creative look, and the adaptations required, in relation to:
7.1 hair curl classification
7.2 hair characteristics
7.3 state of hair
7.4 hair length
7.5 scalp condition
7.6 hair service history
8. where to source creative ideas to inspire and determine the service plan, to include:
8.1 how to interpret inspiration from historical, cultural, and fashion themes into current trends
9. the importance to explore a variety of achievable looks with the individual using relevant visual aids
10. the types and use of tools and equipment used in cutting services
11. how to use a styling razor safely and why it must be used on wet hair, to include:
11.1 associated risks
12. the differences between cutting wet and dry hair and how it impacts the degree of tension used
13. the importance of keeping the hair evenly damp throughout the wet cutting process
14. how to adapt hair cutting techniques for each hair curl classification
15. how to recognise over processed hair, the associated risks and action to take
16. how to recognise trichorrhexis nodosa, the associated risks and action to take
17. the effects that can be created by combining and adapting different cutting techniques
18. the importance of considering weight distribution and working with the natural growth patterns of the hair
19. the reasons for establishing and following guidelines
20. how carry out a skin fade and in accordance with the skin fading guidelines
21. the traditional and current hair shapes
22. the importance of choosing the appropriate angle at which the hair is held when cutting to ensure accurate weight distribution, balance and degree of graduation is achieved
23. how to personalise and adapt cutting techniques, to include:
23.1 how to blend temporary or semi-permanent hair extensions
24. how to level and test clippers
25. the types and size of clipper blades and attachments available, and the effects that these achieve
26. the risks associated with continually close cutting
27. the associated risks from hair cuttings in close proximity of exposed skin
28. the types of products available for finishing hair
29. why hair should be washed prior to a cutting service
30. why you should comb and section the hair prior to the cutting
31. how to create and follow a guideline for a combination of cutting styles within a creative look, to include:
31.1 the service times in accordance with your organisational policies and procedures
32. how to cross check and balance the cut
33. the reasons why you may need to troubleshoot problems that can commonly arise when cutting hair, to include:
33.1 ways in which they can be remedied
34. how to create different neckline shapes considering the hair growth patterns
35. the importance of consulting with the individual throughout the cutting process
36. the adverse reactions associated with a cutting service and how to respond
37. the health and safety responsibilities in line with legislation before, during and after the service
38. the legal requirements for providing hair services to minors and vulnerable adults
39. why it is important to discuss and establish the individual's objectives, concerns, expectations, desired outcomes and agree the cutting service plan
40. the fee structures and treatment options
41. the legislative and indemnity requirements of gaining signed, informed consent for the service
42. 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
43. the importance of adhering to the creative cutting service protocol
44. the importance of monitoring the health and wellbeing of the individual during, and post the service
45. the expected outcomes of cutting services
46. the purpose of reflective practice and evaluation and how it informs future services
47. the instructions and advice, pre and post the cutting service
Scope/range
Hair curl classification
- straight
- wavy
- curly
- tight curls
- combination
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
Cutting techniques
- club cutting
- freehand
point cutting
scissor over comb
- clipper over comb
- texturising
- thinning
Tools and Equipment
- scissors
- clippers
- thinning scissors
- trimmers
- foils
- styling razor
Cutting effects
- graduating
- layering
- tapering
- disconnecting
- fading
- asymmetric cut
Creative cutting service protocol
- working environment
- health and safety
- infection prevention and control
- service plan
- informed consent
- data management
- audit and accountability
- instructions and advice
- sustainability
- waste management
- evidence-based practice
- reflective practice
Hair growth patterns
- cowlick
- whorl
- double crown
- widows peak
- duck tail
- genetic
- systemic
Creative finishing techniques
- styling
- use of product application
Instructions
- the individual and practitioner's legal rights and responsibilities
- pre and post procedure instructions and care
- restrictions and associated risks
- future procedures
Anatomy and physiology
- the structure and function of the body systems and their interdependence on each other
- the structure and function of hair and hair growth
- the structure and function of skin
- relative and absolute contraindications and related pathologies
Neckline shapes
- tapered
- squared
- full neck line
- skin fade
Scope Performance
Scope Knowledge
Values
Behaviours
Skills
Glossary
Absolute contraindication
An absolute contraindication is a condition that prevents the service from being carried out and may require referral.
Adverse reaction
An adverse reaction is an 'unexpected' reaction or outcome following a service, i.e. fainting
Anatomy and Physiology
How the skeletal, muscular, circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, excretory, digestive, endocrine and nervous systems interact with each other and how they impact the individual, service and outcomes.
Contra action
A contra-action is an 'expected' reaction or outcome following a service, i.e. erythema
Evidence-based practice
Evidence-based practice is based on the best available, current, valid and relevant evidence.
First aid
First aid can refer to first aid at work qualifications or equivalent and first aid mental health awareness.* *
Hair curl classification
Hair curl classification can be referred to as Type 1 – 4.
Point cutting
Point cutting is a type of texturising technique.
Protocol
A protocol is a standard procedure to ensure best practice and compliance when providing services, i.e. follow manufacturer instructions.
Relative contraindication
A relative contraindication is a condition that requires an assessment of suitability for the service and/or if adaptions are required.
Styling razor
A styling razor has optional multifunctional guards attached to the blade to create hair texture and thinning effects.
Texturising
A cutting technique that creates movement and gives the appearance of increased volume.
Thinning
A cutting technique than can be carried out freehand or with the use of thinning scissors to reduce volume in the hair.
Links To Other NOS
SKAHDBRBNST1, SKAHDBRBNS1, SKAHDBR1, SKAHD1, SKAHD2
SKAHDBR2, SKAHDBR3, SKAHDBR5,
SKAHDBR6, SKAHDBR7, SKAHDBR8, SKAHDBR9, SKAHDBR10,
SKAHDBR11, SKAHDBR12, SKAHDBR13, SKAHDBR14, SKAHDBR15,
SKAHDB16, SKAHDB19, SKAHDB20, SKAHDB21, SKABR5