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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Consult with client and assess hair.
   • Discuss client preferences, and expectations of desired finished result using visual aids to assist.
   • Visually and physically examine and analyse client natural hair characteristics.
   • Evaluate client facial features and bone structure for suitable complementary hair extension designs.
   • Consider the interplay of the elements and principles of hair design to visualise, communicate and recommend hair extension designs appropriate for the client.
   • Explain cost, application technique, maintenance requirements, features and benefits to client.
   • Determine the best hair extension design and obtain client agreement to proceed with recommendations.
2. Select hair extension type and colour.
   • Select colour, texture and type of hair extension, according to planned design and to best blend with client’s natural hair.
   • Select number of strands in hair extension and mix fibres, according to product instructions, to achieve desired colour and texture.
3. Prepare client’s natural hair.
   • Maintain client and operator comfort and safety throughout service according to organisational procedures.
   • Prepare client’s natural hair so that it is clean, dry and free of styling aids.
   • Remove existing hair extensions as required, according to product instructions.
   • Section client’s natural hair according to planned design.
4. Apply hair extensions.
   • Select strand sizes to match planned design.
   • Select section sizes appropriate for strand size chosen.
   • Apply strands and securely seal using bonding equipment, according to product instructions and planned design.
   • Use safe degree of tension to avoid traction damage to hair and traction alopecia.
   • Dispose of hair extension waste safely, according to organisational procedures.
5. Complete hair design and review service.
   • Cut and finish hair, as required, to blend extensions and natural hair, and to achieve planned finished design.
   • Review service outcomes against client design expectations and confirm client satisfaction with result.
   • Adjust finished design in response to any client concerns and own post service analysis of appearance.
   • Advise on hair extension maintenance and recommend home care products.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:

remove hair extensions from at least four clients

consult with at least four clients and complete a pre-service analysis covering the following characteristics to design and recommend appropriate hair extension styles and types:

facial features and bone structure

natural hair type

hair texture

growth patterns

movement

length and structure of haircut

complete these types of hair extension services cumulatively across the above four clients which consistently achieve desired outcomes to client satisfaction:

full head

partial head

short hair

below shoulder length hair

for each client serviced:

use haircutting and finishing techniques to blend hair extensions with natural hair

provide advice on hair extension maintenance.

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Knowledge Evidence

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

key characteristics and interrelationships of the elements and principles of hair design and use in creating hair extension effects which mix colours, textures length and volume ;

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

characteristics of the following hair features, how these will impact on selection of hair extension types, application techniques and appropriate designs for best outcomes:

natural hair types:

European

Asian

Euro-Asian

African

hair texture:

coarse

medium

fine

hair movement:

straight

wavy

natural curl

chemical curl or waves

hair length and haircut structure:

short

shoulder length

below shoulder length

solid form

layered

graduated

combination of structures

natural distribution and growth patterns of hair:

crown area

hairline

neckline

cowlicks (whorls)

key features of the organisation’s hair extension products range and system:

types of hair and synthetic fibres and suitability for different types of natural hair

action on the hair of bonding system

application and removal instructions and techniques

processing times for bonding

maintenance requirements

appropriate degrees of tension for applying strands to avoid traction damage to hair and traction alopecia

industry practices and organisational procedures for:

client comfort and safety with particular emphasis on:

using gown and towels to protect client clothes

avoiding bonding glue contact with eyes and skin

monitoring use of heated tools to avoid client burns

work health and safety for providing hair extension services, with particular emphasis on:

avoiding bonding glue contact with eyes and skin

safe use of heated bonding tools

using correct posture and adjusting height of client chair to avoid fatigue and injury

using correct techniques to hold, grip and manipulate tools to avoid fatigue and injury

minimising wastage of hair extension products

waste disposal with particular emphasis on environmentally sound disposal methods for hair extension waste.

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