SHBBCOS002 — Apply knowledge of colour theory and pigmentology to cosmetic tattooing

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75 assessable components: 6 elements (33 performance criteria), 6 performance evidence and 34 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 2 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 Select colour based on knowledge of the colour wheel.

1.1Identify primary colours on the colour wheel and how to mix colours to make secondary colours.
1.2Identify secondary colours and how to mix colours to create intermediate colours.
1.3Identify intermediate colours and how to mix colours to create tertiary colours.
1.4Identify tertiary colours and neutralising colours.
1.5Identify hue, tone, value, saturation, and temperature of colours.

2 Research information about pigments and pigmentology.

2.1Identify cosmetic tattoo pigment colours on the International Nomenclature Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI).
2.2Identify colorants approved for use in food, drugs and cosmetics.
2.3Identify colourants in cosmetic tattoo pigments.
2.4Identify and describe organic and in inorganic pigments.
2.5Identify cosmetic pigment bottle ingredients, the additives used and their purpose.
2.6Identify black, brown, blue, green and red pigments and their characteristics.
2.7Research Food and Drug Administration (FDA) colour additive list and the contents.
2.8Research and identify lightfastness and bleed resistance of cosmetic tattooing pigments.
2.9Establish the chemical composition of pigments prior to use to determine any potential toxic and harmful effects.
2.10Identify cosmetic tattoo pigment effects on the skin.
2.11Identify risks including toxic and adverse effects of pigments when used in combination with other products or treatments.
2.12Identify legislation and regulations relating to pigments and customer safeguards and protection systems that apply to cosmetic tattooing procedure to be carried out.

3 Research and identify skin undertones and Fitzpatrick skin types as it applies to cosmetic tattooing.

3.1Research and identify skin undertones.
3.2Research and identify cool, warm and neutral skin and describe the characteristics of each.
3.3Identify and describe skin overtones.
3.4Research, identify and describe Fitzpatrick skin types I - VI.

4 Research colour correction.

4.1Identify the complimentary colours on the colour wheel.
4.2Research and describe how the portions of primary and secondary colours influence density of colour and saturation in colour correction.
4.3Research and identify what colours are used to neutralise or correct a brow that has turned; red, pink, orange, salmon, violet, purple, blue, grey, green.
4.4Identify how a faded treatment area with violet, orange and grey residual colour in the skin can be colour corrected.

5 Select colour for cosmetic tattoos.

5.1Identify client Fitzpatrick skin type to enable selection of suitable colour that is compatible with client skin pigments.
5.2Identify client skin undertone to establish an appropriate base colour.
5.3Select colours that are compatible with skin and hair tone and meet desired effect of client.

6 Perform colour correction.

6.1Analyse area to be corrected and identify desired change and outcome.
6.2Identify options for correction methods and available pigments to correct colour.
6.3Select and use appropriate colour to modify or change undesired tone or effect.
6.4Determine and agree on method of correction in consultation with the client.
6.5Ensure that colour correction technology will not result in a further negative outcome.

Performance evidence

identify the pigment base colour of at least 12 different pigment colours
mix appropriate pigment colours to create a brown colour at least six times
colour correct four of each of the following fugitive colours: • violet • orange, red, salmon • grey, blue, green
review and assess colour corrected area four to eight weeks following the initial correction, according to individual treatment requirements, and confirm future treatment plan
analyse and determine individual skin undertone and Fitzpatrick skin types for: • five physical clients, and • 15 simulated client scenarios
for each of the above, select the most appropriate pigment base for use on each person.

Knowledge evidence

Fitzpatrick skin type classification: • characteristics of types I - VI • special considerations for different Fitzpatrick skin types • what differentiates Fitzpatrick skin type I from Fitzpatrick skin type II
skin undertones as it relates to implanted tattoo pigment: • olive • translucent • ruddy • sallow • peaches and cream • brown and extreme
the colour wheel: • primary, secondary, intermediate and tertiary colours • how to mix colours to create: • secondary colours • intermediate colours • tertiary colours • neutralising colours • how to identify: • hue • tone • value • saturation • temperature of colours
colours in pigments: • colour codes • dyes • interaction of colours • lakes • pigments
ingredients and characteristics of tattooing pigments: • key ingredients • light fastness • molecules • substrates • effects on the skin
the difference between a toner pigment and a lake pigment
the pigment characteristics, chemical composition, particle size, manufacturing processes for: • inorganic • insoluble pigments • iron oxides • titanium dioxide • ultramarines Manganese Violet
organic insoluble carbon black and the different manufacturing processes for: • furnace black • lamp black • thermal black • bone black
how to identify: • which carbon is being used in cosmetic tattooing pigments • the FDA colour index numbers for cosmetic tattooing pigments
cosmetic tattoo pigment colours in the International Nomenclature Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI)
colourants approved for use in food, drugs and cosmetics
colourants in cosmetic tattoo pigments and colour code numbers: • organic and inorganic pigments • cosmetic pigment bottle ingredients, the additives used and their purpose
difference between a pigment and a dye
difference between cosmetic tattooing pigment and traditional tattoo ink
brown pigments and their characteristics: • how brown inorganic iron oxide pigments are produced • chemical organic browns and the colour index numbers
black pigments, their characteristics and colour index numbers
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) colour additive list and its contents: • pigment colours which are approved for use in cosmetics • colour index names and numbers
yellow pigments, their characteristics and colour index numbers
blues and greens pigments, their characteristics and colour index numbers
red pigments, their characteristics and colour index numbers
lightfastness and bleed resistance of cosmetic tattooing pigments: • the logarithmic blue wool scale • preparation and dilution of pigments
the reasons why: • pigment colours fade in the skin • residual fugitive colours may be left in the skin from an aged cosmetic tattoo • a brown eyebrow tattoo may fade to an undesired colour
risks of pigment use: • toxic effects • contribution to premature ageing • allergens and carcinogens of some colours • adverse effects when used in combination with other products or treatments
difference between organic and inorganic pigments: • titanium • iron oxide • alumina hydrate • carbon
establishing a pigment base colour
placement of pigment and influence on colour
colour migration
adverse reactions to pigment: • allergic reactions • short-term inflammation
colour correction techniques and methods to avoid e.g. lasers
cosmetic tattoo removal options and the relationship to pigment removal: • saline • acid • laser
storage of pigments: • sterility • use by dates
customer safeguards and protection systems: • Council of Europe ResAP Resolution (2008) • Rapid Alert System for Non-Food Consumer Products (RAPEX alert) • Research Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recalls of tattoo pigments • role of the Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) and importation of cosmetic tattooing pigments into Australia
how to read and understand pigment labels to: • identify ingredients: • that are toxic • that are carcinogenic, mutagenic or reprotoxic and which are defined by the current European regulations and should be avoided • check for colourants and other ingredients that may be harmful
legislation and regulations relating to pigments: • pigments registered for purpose on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods.

Foundation skills

Reading skills to:: interpret potentially complex documents: • technical information on chemical composition of pigments • materials describing effects of various pigments on skin and body including toxic and adverse effects.
Problem-solving skills to:: determine an effective solution from available options to correct colour mistakes or address client complaints.

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