The Art Of Dressing Hair

Question 1

Provide suitable after care advice

Answer 1

Important part of service, avoid technical language, maintain eye contact, suggest/advice/recommend/provide information on maintenance, frequency of vist, regular services, minimise chemical treatments, correct use of electrical equipment, product use and demonstration

Question 2

Techniques used for styling

Answer 2

BLOWDRYING WITH ROUND BRUSH-flattens cuticle, adds curl bounce and volume.
BLOWDRYING WITH FLAT BRUSH-used on long hair/very short hair or when no lift is no required, flattens cuticle.
FINGER DRYING- to dry short textured styles, natural effect
DIFFUSER- used on curly hair, diffuser reduces airflow, allows curls to dry naturally.
SETTING- cohesive or temporary heat moulding, firm/long lasting affect, preparation for hair up, to firm up a blowdry.
FINGER WAVING- flat wave effect, produces fixed waves, good on short bob.
PIN-CURLING-coil(Tight curls in coil fashion), pin(Cool without route Lift), Carroll (in place of roller), route lift, firm style.
TONGING-After blowdry, firm the kale, spiral curls.
STRAIGHTENERS-flatten cuticle, remove lift, creates leak affect

Question 3

Preparation for client

Answer 3

Remove jewellery(Avoid damage), client comfort, remove client out of clothing( protect against damage), record card, ensure they are relaxed and comfortable, gown, towel, plastic cape, barrier cream.

Question 4

Following manufacturers instructions

Answer 4

On bottle, packaging, leaflet, colour chart, ensure successful service, correct storage (Temperature, location, light), handling (correct mixing), use (application, removal), disposal( dilution products, bag bin Empties), prevents legal action.

Question 5

Importance of securing long hair

Answer 5

To ensure style long levity, client comfort, stop breakage or dragging of hair, avoid trichorrhexis nodosa, insure clips/pins/bands are not visible, secure decorative clips, work in stages, secure and pin each stage.

Question 6

Techniques for dressing out hair

Answer 6

FIRM BRUSHING-Blends, removes partings, softens stiffness caused by product, create softer wave.
COMB-Used on straight Flat hairstyles, polished affect
HANDS-Tease, Pull, Push, create.
BACK COMBING/BACK BRUSHING-AIDS hair up, based tipping, create lift/shape/form to style

Question 7

Maintenance of tools and equipment

Answer 7

Clean equipment and tools, appropriate sterilisation(barbicide, autoclave, UV sterilising spray), complete destruction of all living organisms on tools and equipment, disinfection (remove contamination from hard surfaces using heat or chemical methods) remove and label broken tools plus equipment.

Question 8

Maintenance of tools and equipment examples

Answer 8

Brushes/ combs, Cutting tools, clippers, trolley, electrical equipment.

Question 9

Hair section in techniques

Answer 9

HOT CROSS BUN-Section head into four equal parts.
HALF HEAD-Section head from Temple around back of head (occipital bone) to temple.
PLACED APPLICATION-Select size of section/Strand, isolate section from rest of hair.

Question 10

Range of styling products

When to use them in book

Answer 10

Gel, moose, setting lotion, blowdry lotion, moisturiser/oil, activator, heat protector, serum.

Question 11

Application of finishing product

Answer 11

Defines, add shine, holds, separate hair, spikes, attacks, moisturises.

Question 12

The purpose of backcombing I’m back brush and when dressing hair

Answer 12

To create lift and volume, and even shape (To create balance), definition, base to secure pins, teasers and blends hair together.

Question 13

Behave professionally in a salon environment

Answer 13

Health and safety practice and procedures, salon code of conduct, respect others, value clients, cooperate with others/be sympathetic, fair, not aggressive, use appropriate language, avoid gossip, maintain confidentiality, polite/cheerful and friendly manner (friendly face expressions, open body language, positive attitude, I contact), sensible behaviour, Teamwork, take pride in work, be punctual, employer and client loyalty.

Question 14

Range of finishing product

Answer 14

WAX-Removes static/fizz, gives definition, adds moisture, shine/lustre.
SPRAY-Holds style in place, repels moisture, longevity shine.
DRESSING CREAM-Defines style, adds gloss/shine/lustre, times dry hair
GEL-Wetlook affect, spike hair, sleek hair.
SERUM-Add is shine, reduced to stairs/static.

Question 15

Range of tools and equipment

effects achieved in book

Answer 15

Round brush (Various diameters), flat brush, bristle brush, then brush, dressing comb, straighteners, curling tongs, hairdryer, diffuser, heated rollers, rollers with pins, Bendy rollers, Velcro rollers, pin curl clips, hairbands, pins/grips.

Question 16

Professional communication in a salon environment

Answer 16

Try and avoid technical language, always respond, consider client confidentiality.

WRITTEN-Visual aids, magazines, client records.
VERBLE-Speaking(Tone of voice, the language you use, how quickly” clearly), questioning (open, closed, probing).
NON VERBLE- Body language, positive attitude (your posture, facial expressions, hand gestures, the distance you stand), listening (be patient, try to be understanding).