SHBHCLS007 — Enhance hair designs using creative colouring and lightening techniques

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55 assessable components: 6 elements (33 performance criteria), 6 performance evidence and 11 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 5 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Develop advanced product knowledge and application techniques.

1.1Develop and maintain creative hair colouring and lightening product knowledge.
1.2Research specialist creative colouring and lightening techniques and develop own designs and techniques.
1.3Share new knowledge and techniques with other staff members.

2 Consult with client and assess hair.

2.1Access and review any existing client hair colour history or create for new clients.
2.2Determine, through discussion and questioning, client satisfaction or dissatisfaction with current hair colour.
2.3Discuss client colour preferences, and expectations of desired finished result using colour charts to assist.
2.4Engage client in discussion about lifestyle and self-care factors that may impact on success of creative colour treatment.
2.5Visually examine and analyse client skin and hair characteristics, existing hair colour and condition.
2.6Evaluate planned or existing haircut structure for suitability of effects.
2.7Consider the interplay of the elements and principles of hair design to visualise, communicate and recommend creative colour treatments appropriate for the client.
2.8Determine the best design and obtain client agreement to proceed with recommended creative colouring services.

3 Determine contraindications to colour treatment.

3.1Evaluate client reaction to colour chemicals through discussion, assessment of history, where available, and completion of a pre-service skin test, as required.
3.2Complete a strand test where hair analysis indicates risk to hair structure and condition.
3.3Identify contraindications to proceeding with colour treatment and explain any present to client.

4 Select products and prepare for service.

4.1Use knowledge of hair biology and cosmetic chemistry, as it applies to hair colour and lightening treatments, to ensure effective and safe use of chemicals.
4.2Select colouring and lightening products to match hair analysis and planned design.
4.3Select and prepare equipment according to product instructions and application methods to be used.
4.4Take personal precautions to prevent own skin stain and allergic reactions to colour chemicals throughout preparation and colour service.
4.5Measure and prepare products, according to product instructions and ensure minimal wastage.
4.6Apply wraps, towels and skin barrier cream to ensure client protection and safety.

5 Apply products using creative techniques.

5.1Maintain client and operator comfort and safety throughout colour service according to organisational procedures.
5.2Select and use creative colouring and lightening techniques according to planned design.
5.3Apply colour treatment products using methods and following stages shown in product instructions.
5.4Ensure even coverage, cross check and complete without re-growth overlap, stain or damage to client scalp or hairline.
5.5Time processing of colour treatment products to achieve target result, according to product instructions, and monitor through observation.
5.6Remove residual product at end of processing time, according to product instructions, and apply after-treatment toning products, as required.
5.7Use water resources efficiently during service and safely dispose of hazardous and other waste according to organisational procedures.

6 Finish designs and service.

6.1Select finishing tools and techniques and use to achieve planned designs to client satisfaction.
6.2Review colour service outcomes against client design expectations and confirm client satisfaction with result.
6.3Propose remedial action in response to any client concerns and post service analysis of hair condition and colour appearance.
6.4Reach agreement with client on proposed solutions through positive and open communication.
6.5Advise on and recommend home colour care products and sun protection strategies.
6.6Update client history to include full details of colour service.

Performance evidence

complete a research project, using information from at least three different sources, to identify, explore and complete a written report on: - current colouring and lightening products and their use in creative colouring to enhance classic and creative hair designs - new and emerging products, techniques and creative colour designs
develop a creative colouring and lightening design for each of these haircut structures: - short - medium - long - solid form - layered - graduated
incorporate these colouring and lightening techniques cumulatively within the above suite of designs: - multiple colour applications: - tint and slices - shading - duo tones - colour graduations through lengths of hair - chequerboard application - fantasy colouring using vibrant shades - highlighting effects: - slices - individual chunky colour placements - freehand techniques to achieve: - end lightening effects - marbling effects
consult with at least four clients, each with different haircut structures and colour design preferences, and complete colour services using creative colouring and lightening techniques to enhance their hair designs
for each client, complete a pre-treatment hair analysis covering the following characteristics to recommend creative colouring treatments appropriate for the client: - natural hair type, texture, porosity, density and elasticity - natural base colour - artificial base colour - hair colour tone - percentage of white hair - presence of lightening agents or artificial hair colour treatments on hair - existing chemical services - skin tone - length of hair - scalp condition
record the following details of the colour service in the history for each client serviced: - pre-service hair analysis - contraindications - reaction to skin tests or products - colour products selected - brand and colour selection - application techniques, processing methods and times - colour and hair condition outcome - recommended home care products.

Knowledge evidence

key characteristics and interrelationships of the elements and principles of hair design and their use in achieving creative hair colouring and lightening effects; elements of hair design: - line - shape - direction - size - texture - colour principles of hair design: - balance - gradation - repetition - contrast - harmony - dominance - unity
colour wheel and its use in colour selection to achieve colour combinations and warm and cool tones
hair biology, at an elementary level of understanding: - main functions and role of hair - main factors contributing to hair colour - structure and cellular features of hair and hair follicles - process of hair growth and the hair growth cycle - characteristics of normal and damaged hair - relationship between hair porosity, texture, condition and the success of creative colour treatments
basic concepts of cosmetic chemistry, as they apply to effective and safe use of colour and lightening products: - bonds - molecules - chemical compounds - chemical change - neutralisation - acids and bases - pH
at an elementary level of understanding, the chemical and physical effects on hair structure, texture and colour of: - hair colouring and lightening products - pre-pigmenting products - sunlight - heated hairdressing equipment
contraindications to using hair colouring and lightening products: - hair or scalp damage from previous chemical hair treatments - existing metallic based colour on hair - hair porosity - sunlight or heat affected hair - client allergic reactions
organisation’s colour and lightening products range: - colour chart system - formulation - product purpose - action on the hair - mixing and application instructions - processing and developing times
role and basic content of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) or plain English workplace documents or diagrams that interpret SDS content
action of peroxide with bleaches and powder lighteners in colour deposit removal
basic aspects of local government, state or territory health regulations applicable to providing hair colouring services
industry practices and organisational procedures for: - client comfort and safety with particular emphasis on: - using gown and towels to protect client clothes - application of barrier creams to face and neckline - avoiding product contact with eyes - monitoring client scalp comfort and condition - work health and safety for applying hair colouring and lightening products, with particular emphasis on: - avoiding product contact with operator eyes and skin - avoiding inhalation of fumes during product mixing - using correct posture and adjusting height of client chair to avoid fatigue and injury - minimising wastage of colouring and lightening products - waste disposal with particular emphasis on environmentally sound disposal methods for hazardous and other hairdressing waste.

Foundation skills

Reading skills: interpret and analyse complex documents about creative colouring trends, techniques and products interpret sometimes unfamiliar and detailed documents including organisational procedures, product instructions and safety data sheets.
Oral communication skills: ask open and closed probe questions and actively listen to effectively interact with client and meet their needs clearly represent complex and creative design concepts to clients and other hairdressers.
Numeracy skills: calculate and record ratios, measure, mix and apply colour products in correct proportions manage application and processing times effectively.
Initiative and enterprise skills: proactively use opportunities to update knowledge of a creative approach to hair colouring services.
Planning and organising skills: collect and evaluate research information to inform own creative colouring designs manage own timing and productivity to complete creative colouring services within organisational service times.

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