SHBHDES007 — Apply and maintain wigs and hairpieces

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38 assessable components: 4 elements (18 performance criteria), 5 performance evidence and 11 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 4 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 Clean and condition wigs and hairpieces.

1.1Examine wigs and hairpieces to identify stitching, knotting and fibre type.
1.2Select and use cleaning and conditioning products suited to stitching, knotting and fibre type and according to product instructions.
1.3Dispose of cleaning waste safely, according to organisational procedures.

2 Consult with client to determine cutting and styling requirements.

2.1Determine, through discussion and questioning, client satisfaction or dissatisfaction with current cut and style.
2.2Discuss client preferences, and expectations of desired finished result using visual aids to assist.
2.3Evaluate client facial features and bone structure for suitable complementary cuts and styles.
2.4Consider the interplay of the elements and principles of hair design to visualise, communicate and recommend cuts and styles appropriate for the client.
2.5Determine the best finished hair design and obtain client agreement to proceed with recommendations.

3 Cut and style wigs and hairpieces to pre-planned design.

3.1Maintain client and operator comfort and safety throughout service according to organisational procedures.
3.2Apply wig or hairpiece to client’s existing hair and adjust to ensure a comfortable fit.
3.3Cut wigs and hairpieces attached to existing hair and blend, using appropriate cutting techniques, to achieve planned design.
3.4Attach wigs or hairpieces to a working block and select styling products and tools suited to fibre type, base materials and planned design.
3.5Use a range of styling products, tools and techniques to achieve the overall finished design.
3.6Re-apply styled wig or hairpiece to client and adjust to ensure a secure and comfortable fit.

4 Finish styles and review service.

4.1Apply finishing products for texture or hold, as required.
4.2Review service outcomes against client design expectations and confirm client satisfaction with result.
4.3Adjust finished design in response to any client concerns and own post service analysis of appearance.
4.4Advise on after service maintenance and recommend home care products.

Performance evidence

clean and condition at least three full head wigs and three hairpieces covering at least two of the following fibres: • human hair • synthetic fibre • animal hair
consult with at least four clients and complete a pre-service analysis covering the following characteristics to design and recommend appropriate finished hairstyles for wigs and those incorporating hairpieces: • facial features and bone structure • where hair is present: • natural hair type • hair texture • growth patterns • movement • length and structure of haircut
for two of the above clients, cut, style and finish to their satisfaction, full head wigs covering at least two of the following fibres: • human hair • synthetic fibre • animal hair
for two of the above clients, complete, to their satisfaction, cutting, styling and finishing services to blend hairpieces with natural hair
for the hairpiece services, cover at least two of the following types: • toupees • long or short frangia • one, two and three stem switch • button • postiche • wiglet

Knowledge evidence

key characteristics and interrelationships of the elements and principles of hair design and their use in achieving haircut and styling effects for wigs, hairpieces and blended styles; • elements of hair design: • line • shape • direction • size • texture • colour • principles of hair design: • balance • gradation • repetition • contrast • harmony • dominance • unity
different facial shapes and hair designs which best complement particular shapes
key features of different types of wigs and hairpieces, how they are fitted and secured to clients’ heads: • full head wigs • toupees • long or short frangia • one, two and three stem switch • button • postiche • wiglet
appropriate methods to fit and secure wigs and hair pieces to avoid pressure alopecia
characteristics of the following hair fibres used in wigs and hairpieces, how they respond to cutting and styling and appropriate techniques for best outcomes: • human hair: • European • Asian • Euro-Asian • African • synthetic fibre • animal hair
key features of different types of head blocks, and suitability for use with different types of wigs and hairpieces
techniques used to cut and blend hairpieces within client’s natural hair
styling and finishing products suited to different fibres and base materials used in wigs and hairpieces
effects of thermal tools on hair, wig and hairpiece condition and structure and ways to maintain the integrity during styling
cleaning and conditioning products suited to different types of stitching, knotting and fibre used in wigs and hairpieces
industry practices and organisational procedures for: • client comfort and safety with particular emphasis on: • using gown and towels to protect client clothes • monitoring client scalp comfort and using appropriate methods to fit and secure wigs, especially where hair loss and scarring is a significant concern • work health and safety for providing hair styling services, with particular emphasis on: • safe use of electrical hair styling equipment • using correct posture and adjusting height of client chair to avoid fatigue and injury • using correct techniques to hold, grip and manipulate cutting and styling tools to avoid fatigue and injury • waste disposal with particular emphasis on environmentally sound disposal methods for cleaning, styling and finishing products and hair waste

Foundation skills

Reading: interpret sometimes unfamiliar and detailed documents including organisational procedures and product instructions.
Oral communication: ask open and closed probe questions and actively listen to effectively interact with client and meet their needs; clearly represent hair designs to clients.
Numeracy: visually estimate angles and lines, exterior and interior lengths in the haircut structure.
Planning and organising: manage own timing and productivity to complete creative hair design service within organisational service times.

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What does an assessment tool for SHBHDES007 need to cover?

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