Unit details

Exploring hair care and styling

Unit summary

This unit will expose the learner to the exciting and creative world of hair care and styling and will extend the learner’s knowledge, understanding and skills, beyond that of the consumer, of hair care and styling services.

Unit details

Y/501/8507
Level 2 Unit 9
Level 2
  • 07 Retail and Commercial Enterprise
    • 07.3  Service Enterprises
30
A*/A/B/C
Available from:
01/09/2009
Expiry:
31/08/2014
Task-based controlled assessment
Learning Outcome Assessment Criteria
1 Understand how a range of influences can be expressed through styling techniques. a Explain how a range of influences can be expressed through styling techniques.

b Explain how hair type can influence the styling techniques used.
2 Know the range of products and services that are used during professional hair care and styling. a Describe the purpose, benefits and safe use of hair care products for different hair types.

b Describe the purpose, benefits and safe use of hair care tools and equipment for different hair types.

c Describe the purpose, benefits and safe use of hair styling techniques for different hair types.

d State the health, safety, legal and salon requirements for hair care and styling services.
3 Be able to generate hairstyles. a Communicate with clients to find out their hairstyle requirements using hairdressing terminology.

b Generate ideas for hairstyles.
4 Be able to safely use a range of hair care and styling techniques. a Select and prepare suitable products, tools and equipment for styling and finishing hair.

b Safely use techniques, products and tools for styling and finishing men and women’s hair.

c Review the styling and finishing carried out and suggest improvement for future progress.