Provide hair colour corrective services
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 providing hair colour corrective services. Techniques will include, removing artificial colour, removing bands of colour, recolouring hair and correcting highlights and lowlights colouring services. 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:
- Remove artificial colour
- Remove bands of colour
- Recolour the hair
- Correct highlights and lowlights
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
3. discuss and establish the individual's objectives and desired outcomes to inform the hair colour corrective service plan, to include:
3.1 treatment history that will affect the hair colour correction service
3.2 nature and extent of the colour or lightening problem
3.3 alternative treatment option
4. carry out a hair and scalp analysis, to include:
4.1 hair curl classification
4.2 hair characteristics
4.3 state of hair
4.4 scalp condition
4.5 percentage of white hair
4.6 length of re-growth on partially chemically treated hair
4.7 hair length
5. carry out tests to determine suitability for the hair colour corrective service
5.1 record the outcome and store in accordance with data legislation
6. evaluate the consultation outcomes, the individual’s objectives and hair and scalp analysis collectively, to determine service options and products to resolve the colour or lightening problem
7. discuss with the individual, the achievable effects using relevant visual aids to inform the selection of products to be used, to include:
7.1 fees, duration and maintenance
8. confirm and agree with the individual, they have understood the proposed hair colour corrective service, to include:
8.1 contra-actions
8.2 adverse reactions
9. obtain the individual's informed consent for the hair colour corrective service
10. comb and section the hair and protect the surrounding skin in accordance with the hair colour corrective service protocol
11. select and prepare the products, tools and equipment in accordance with the hair colour corrective service protocol
12. apply the products and use colour correction techniques in accordance with the hair colour corrective service protocol
13. set and monitor the process time in accordance with the manufacturer instructions
14. carry out a development test to confirm the process times, to include the assessment of:
14.1 condition of the hair
14.2 condition of the lightener
14.3 scalp sensitivity
15. remove the product from the hair and scalp in accordance with the manufacturer instructions
16. conclude the service in accordance with the hair colour corrective service
17. confirm with the individual they are satisfied with the final result
18. monitor the individual's health and wellbeing throughout the hair colour corrective service
19. implement the correct course of action in the event of an adverse reaction
20. complete the individual's service records and store in accordance with data legislation
21. use reflective practice to evaluate the hair colour corrective service and take appropriate action
22. provide instructions and advice to the individual, pre and post the service
23. record the outcome and evaluation of the hair colour corrective service
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
1. your role and responsibilities in providing hair colour corrective 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
5. 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 products used in colour correction services and the adaptations required, in relation to:
7.1 hair curl classification
7.2 hair condition
7.3 state of hair
7.4 skin and scalp condition
7.5 resistant hair
8. the physiological effects colour and lightening products have on the hair structure
9. how to recognise over processed hair and the associated risks
10. the importance of adhering to manufacturer instructions to prevent product incompatibilities and risks to health
11. the differences between depth colour and tonal shades to include:
11.1 how they relate the colour wheel
12. how treatment history can influence the choice of products and service offered
13. the importance of explaining estimated fees, duration and likelihood of achieving the desired colour
14. how the type and distribution of melanin creates natural hair colour
15. how and why pre and post treatments should be used when carrying out colour correction services, to include:
15.1 pre-softening the hair
15.2 pre-lightening the hair
15.3 applying a pre-pigmentation
15.4 applying a counteracting toner
16. the types of hydrogen peroxide strengths used in colour correction services, to include:
16.1 when and why various peroxide strengths are used
17. what is meant by the term ‘oxidation’
18. how oxidation agents affect the natural and artificial colour pigments
19. the pH values of differing colouring products and lighteners
20. why poor hair porosity influences the choices of product and service
21. the effects temperature has on the application and development of colouring and lightening products
22. the effect natural lighting and artificial lighting has on the true hair colour
23. the importance of carrying out a hair and scalp analysis and how it effects the choice of products and equipment used
24. how hair growth patterns can determine the position of highlights and lowlights
25. the importance of carrying out tests and how the test outcomes can affect the colouring and lightening service
26. the tools and equipment used for colour correction services for all hair curl classification, types and conditions
27. the different types of colour correction products available and when to use them
28. methods of applying and removing colour correction products
29. the importance of following manufacturer instructions when measuring and mixing colour correction products
30. the risks associated with colouring and lightening chemically treated hair
31. the importance of protecting the individual’s skin and scalp from the colour and lightening products
32. the importance of adhering to the manufacturer instructions for the safe use and development times of colour and lightening products, to include:
32.1 the importance to explain the physical sensation on the scalp
33. why you should comb and section the hair prior to the colour and lightening products
34. the hair colour problems that require hair colour correction services
35. how to carry out hair colour correction services and use colour correction techniques to remedy hair colour problems, to include:
35.1 methods of pre-softening and pre-pigmenting hair
35.2 how to remove artificial colour
35.3 how to remove bands of colour
35.4 safely apply products to the hair to avoid exposure of chemicals to the skin and scalp
36. the service time in accordance with your organisational policies and procedures
37. the importance of carrying out a development test during the hair service in accordance with the manufacturer instructions
38. the reasons why you may need to troubleshoot problems that can commonly arise when colouring and lightening hair, to include:
38.1 ways in which they can be remedied
39. the importance of consulting with individual’s throughout the colouring and lightening service
40. the adverse reactions associated with a colouring and lightening service and how to respond
41. the health and safety responsibilities in line with legislation before, during and after the service
42. the legal requirements for providing hair services to minors and vulnerable adults
43. why it is important to discuss and establish the individual's objectives, concerns, expectations, desired outcomes and agree the colouring and lightening service plan
44. the fee structures and service options
45. the legislative and indemnity requirements of gaining signed, informed consent for the service
46. 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
47. the importance of adhering to the hair colour corrective service protocol
48. the importance of monitoring the health and wellbeing of the individual during, and post the service
49. the expected outcomes of colouring and lightening service
50. the purpose of reflective practice and evaluation and how it informs future services
51. the instructions and advice, pre and post the colouring and lightening 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
Tests
- elasticity
- porosity
- strand
- incompatibility
- development
- colour
- skin test
Products
- barrier cream
- pre-pigmentation treatment
- semi-permanent
- demi-permanent/ quasi-permanent
- permanent
- lighteners
- toners
- colour and lightener protectors
Hair colour corrective service protocol
- working environment
- health and safety
- infection prevention and control
- service plan
- informed consent
- test outcomes
- manufacturer instructions
- data management
- audit and accountability
- instructions and advice
- sustainability
- waste management
- evidence-based practice
- reflective practice
Colour correction techniques
- restoring depth and tone
- neutralising colour tone
- remove bands
- remove artificial colour
- re-colour hair
- correct highlights and low lights
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 hair and the hair growth cycle
- the structure and function of the skin
- basic anatomical structure of the head, neck and shoulders
- relative and absolute contraindications and related pathologies
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
Development test
Development test is the removal of product during the service to check and reaffirm the development time.
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.
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.
Strand test
Strand test can be referred to as test cutting and is carried out prior to the service to test the chemical reaction on the hair for the desired outcomes.
Links To Other NOS
SKAHDBRBNST1, SKAHDBRBNS1, SKAHDBR1, SKAHD1, SKAHD2
SKAHDBR2, SKAHDBR3, SKAHDBR4, SKAHDBR5,
SKAHDBR6, SKAHDBR8, SKAHDBR9, SKAHDBR10,
SKAHDBR11, SKAHDBR12, SKAHDBR13, SKAHDBR14, SKAHDBR15,
SKAHDB16, SKAHDB19, SKAHDB20, SKAHDB21, SKABR5