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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Consult with clients.
   • Discuss client needs and expectations of desired wig or hairpiece style using visual aids to assist.
   • Evaluate client facial features and bone structure for suitable complementary wig and hairpiece styles, considering the interplay of the elements and principles of hair design.
   • Discuss human hair types, synthetic hair and their suitability to meet client needs.
   • Explain, to client, cost, application technique, maintenance requirements, features and benefits of different wigs and hairpieces.
   • Determine the best wig or hairpiece design and obtain client agreement to proceed with recommendations.
   • Take key client measurements to produce wig or hairpiece.
2. Select and prepare hair for use in wig or hairpiece.
   • Select hair to achieve colour, wave or curl match to client’s own hair where possible and according to client requirements.
   • Use hack safely according to organisational procedures.
   • Use root-turning procedure root to root and end to end, according to natural hair growth pattern.
   • Select and mix various hair types, according to client’s required texture, colour and curl.
3. Make wigs and hairpieces.
   • Select and prepare wig and hairpiece making equipment according to planned design and techniques to be used.
   • Transfer key client measurements for base of wig accurately to block.
   • Select suitable materials for wig or hairpiece base and other wig areas to suit end product.
   • Determine procedure for securing hair on base, according to design requirements.
   • Select and use wefting or ventilating techniques, as required, to make wig or hairpiece, according to planned design.
   • Use tools and equipment safely, and dispose of waste hair and other materials, according to organisational procedures.
4. Fit and adjust wigs and hairpieces.
   • Fit finished wig or hairpiece on client to ensure a firm but comfortable fit.
   • Review outcomes against client design expectations and confirm client comfort and satisfaction with result.
   • Adjust finished wig or hairpiece in response to any client concerns and own post service analysis of appearance.
   • Advise on wig or hairpiece 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:

consult with at least four clients and complete an analysis covering the following characteristics to design and recommend appropriate finished wigs and hairpieces:

facial features and bone structure

where hair is present:

natural hair type

hair texture

growth patterns

movement

length and structure of haircut

where hair loss and scarring is a significant concern:

scalp condition and comfort requirements

where wigs and hairpieces will be used for photographic, event, theatrical, film or television productions:

period requirements

theme or special requirements

for two of the above clients, produce full head wigs that achieve the planned designs using at least two of the following fibres:

human hair

synthetic fibre

animal hair

for two of the above clients, produce hairpieces chosen from the following types and achieve the planned designs:

toupees

long or short frangia

one, two and three stem switch

button

postiche

wiglet

use wefting techniques and at least two of the following ventilating techniques cumulatively across the suite of wigs and hairpieces produced:

single

double

triple

English.

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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 designing and producing wigs and hairpieces to suit client characteristics;

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

key design and structural features of different types of wigs and hairpieces:

full head wigs

toupees

long or short frangia

one, two or 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, suitable bases and techniques used to construct each:

human hair:

European

Asian

Euro-Asian

African

synthetic fibre

animal hair

techniques used in wig and hairpiece making and how these would be chosen:

mixing various hair types

ventilating techniques:

single

double

triple

English

wefting

key considerations for choosing specific wig and hairpiece fibres, bases, stitches and knots:

client preferences

theme, special or period requirements for photographic, event, theatrical, film or television use

characteristics of client’s natural hair

client scalp comfort, especially where hair loss and scarring is a significant concern

key features of different types of tools, head blocks and attachments, and suitability for use in producing different types of wigs and hairpieces

key client measurements required to produce wigs and hairpieces

maintenance requirements for wigs and hairpieces with different types of stitching, knotting and fibres

industry practices and organisational procedures for:

work health and safety for making wigs and hairpieces, with particular emphasis on using correct techniques to hold, grip and manipulate tools to avoid fatigue and injury

environmentally sound disposal methods for wig making waste.

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