Creatively dress long hair

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VTCT is the specialist awarding body for the Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy, Complementary Therapy and Sport and Active Leisure sectors, with over 45 years of experience. VTCT is an awarding body regulated by national organisations including Ofqual, SQA, DCELLS and CCEA. VTCT is a registered charity investing in education and skills but also giving to good causes in the area of facial disfigurement.

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Creatively dress long hair Through this unit you will learn about a variety of conventional and non-conventional dressing techniques to produce innovative, fashionable, creative and personalised looks to compliment individual clients. You will learn the ability to combine and adapt a variety of styling techniques to produce the finished effect. The use of added hair and accessories into your service will help to complete the effect. Part of this service is to provide your client with good aftercare advice.

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3 Credit value

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Learning outcomes On completion of this unit you will:

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Be able to maintain effective and safe methods of working when dressing long hair

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Be able to creatively dress long hair

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Understand salon and legal requirements

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Understand how to work safely, effectively and hygienically when dressing long hair

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Understand the hairdressing science for dressing long hair

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Understand products and equipment for dressing long hair and how to use them

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Understand preparation activities, techniques and methods for dressing long hair

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Understand the aftercare advice to provide for dressing long hair

Evidence requirements 1.

Simulation is not allowed for any performance evidence within this unit.

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You must practically demonstrate in your everyday work that you have met the standard for styling and dressing long hair.

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Your assessor will observe your performance on 5 occasions. Each observation must be of a different look each on different clients and include: • 1 look using accessories • 1 look using added hair • 1 look with at least of 40% of the hair dressed up and the remainder dressed down.

4. It is likely most evidence of your

performance will be gathered from the observations made by your assessor but you may be required to produce other evidence to support your performance if your assessor has not been present.

5. There is no external paper requirement for this unit.

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Achieving observations and range Achieving observation outcomes Your assessor will observe your performance of practical tasks. The minimum number of observations required is indicated in the evidence requirements section of this unit. Criteria may not always naturally occur during a practical observation. In such instances you will be asked questions to demonstrate your competence in this area. Your assessor will document the criteria that have been achieved through oral questioning. Your assessor will sign off an outcome when all criteria have been competently achieved in a single client service.

Achieving range The range section indicates what must be covered. Ranges must be practically demonstrated as part of an observation. Your assessor will document the portfolio reference once a range has been competently achieved.

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Maximum service times There are no maximum service times that apply to this unit.

Observations Outcome 1

Be able to maintain effective and safe methods of working when dressing long hair You can:

a. Make sure the client’s clothing is effectively protected throughout the service

b. Position yourself and the client to meet

the needs of the service without causing discomfort

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Use finishing products, methods and equipment identified as a result of consultation with the client

g. Complete the service within a commercially viable time

c. Keep the work area clean and tidy throughout the service

d. Use working methods that:

- minimise the wastage of products - minimise the risk of damage to tools and equipment - minimise the risk of cross-infection - make effective use of the working time - ensure the use of clean resources - minimise the risk of harm or injury to yourself and others

e. Maintain personal standards of health and

hygiene, minimise the risk of cross-infection, infestation and offence to clients and colleagues

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Outcome 2

Be able to creatively dress long hair h. Achieve a finished look that meets the

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intended shape, direction, balance and volume agreed and complements the client’s features

a. Consult with the client to confirm their

satisfaction on the agreed look before commencing, throughout the service and on completion of the finished look

b. Prepare the client’s hair in a way which is suitable for the look agreed

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c. Incorporate and secure added hair, as required, into the desired look*

Apply suitable finishing products that complement and enhance the desired look * Give the client suitable advice on the maintenance of the style

d. Blend the client’s hair and added hair effectively, as required*

e. Personalise, combine and adapt dressing techniques and effects to take account of influencing factors to achieve the desired look

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Secure the hair and ensure any pins, grips or bands are hidden that are not part of the style requirements

g. Incorporate and secure accessories, as

required, to complement and enhance the desired look*

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Range You must practically demonstrate that you have: Used all the dressing techniques and effects

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Rolls Pleats Knots Twists Plaits Curls Woven effects Backcombing Back brushing

Taken account of all the factors

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Desired look The occasion for which the style is required Hair growth patterns Hair elasticity Head and face shape and features Hair texture Hair length Hair density

Given all the advice

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Suitable aftercare products and their use Maintenance of the style

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Developing knowledge

Achieving knowledge outcomes You will be guided by your tutor and assessor on the evidence that needs to be produced. Your knowledge and understanding will be assessed using the assessment methods listed below: • Observed work • Witness statements • Audio-visual media • Evidence of prior learning or attainment • Written questions • Oral questions • Assignments • Case studies

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Where possible your assessor will integrate knowledge outcomes into practical observations through oral questioning.

Knowledge Outcome 3

Understand salon and legal requirements You can:

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a. Explain the salon's requirements for client preparation b. State the salon's expected service times for dressing hair c. Describe own responsibilities under the current Control of

Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations in relation to the use of finishing products

d. Outline own responsibilities under the current Electricity at Work Regulations

e. Describe the salon's image and expected standards of service * Assessor initials to be inserted if orally questioned. Requirements highlighted in white are assessed in the external written paper.

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Outcome 4

Understand how to work safely, effectively and hygienically when dressing long hair You can:

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a. Identify the protective equipment that should be available and why it is important to use

b. Explain how the position of the client and yourself can affect the desired outcome and reduce fatigue and the risk of injury

c. Outline the safety considerations which must be taken into account when dressing long hair

d. Explain the importance of positioning equipment for ease of use e. Explain why it is important to keep the work area clean and tidy f.

Describe methods of working safely and hygienically and which minimise the risk of cross-infection and cross-infestation

g. Explain the importance of maintaining personal hygiene h. Explain why it is important to check electrical equipment used to aid the dressing process

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Describe methods of cleaning, disinfection and/or sterilisation used in salons

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Explain the importance of using products economically

k. Explain the reasons why tools and heated styling equipment should be kept free from product build up

* Assessor initials to be inserted if orally questioned. Requirements highlighted in white are assessed in the external written paper.

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Photo courtesy of Wahl (UK) Ltd.

Outcome 5

Understand the hairdressing science for dressing long hair You can:

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a. Describe the effects of humidity on hair b. Explain how the incorrect application of heat can affect the hair and scalp

c. State why hair should be allowed to cool prior to dressing out d. Explain the effects of backcombing and back brushing on the hair structure

e. Describe the physical effects of finishing products on the hair and how they work to maintain the style

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Explain the potential effects on the hair structure of using and securing added hair and accessories

g. Explain the potential consequences of excessive tension on the hair and scalp

h. Describe how to identify the first signs of traction alopecia * Assessor initials to be inserted if orally questioned. Requirements highlighted in white are assessed in the external written paper.

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Outcome 6

Understand products and equipment for dressing long hair and how to use them You can:

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a. Outline the products, tools and equipment available for dressing long hair and how to use them

b. Explain why specific products and equipment are suitable for use with different hair types and for achieving different effects

c. Describe the types of non-conventional items that may be used as accessories when dressing long hair

d. Explain the importance of following the manufacturers’ instructions on the use of the finishing products in the salon

* Assessor initials to be inserted if orally questioned. Requirements highlighted in white are assessed in the external written paper.

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Photo courtesy of Wahl (UK) Ltd.

Outcome 7

Understand preparation activities, techniques and methods for dressing long hair You can:

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a. Explain the importance of preparing the hair correctly prior to dressing

b. Describe the preparation procedures required for the different dressing techniques

c. Outline current long hair looks d. Identify sources of creative information and inspiration (e.g. historical, cultural and fashion)

e. Describe when, why and how to use the different types of: - securing equipment - accessories - added hair

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Explain the effect different factors can have on the dressing process and the finished look

g. Describe the sequence of working necessary to create dressing techniques and effects

h. Explain methods of handling, controlling and securing long hair during the dressing process

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Describe the type of checks needed during long hair dressing services to ensure the intended shape, direction, balance and volume is achieved

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Explain the importance of maintaining correct tension when dressing up long hair

* Assessor initials to be inserted if orally questioned. Requirements highlighted in white are assessed in the external written paper.

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Outcome 8

Understand the aftercare advice to provide for dressing long hair You can:

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a. Describe aftercare products that will benefit the client and those to avoid and why

b. Explain how to give effective advice and recommendations to clients

c. Describe how to remove pins, accessories, any added hair and any backcombing or back brushing

* Assessor initials to be inserted if orally questioned. Requirements highlighted in white are assessed in the external written paper.

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