SHBHDES006 — Design and style long hair creatively

Elements & performance criteria

Performance evidence

• complete a research project, using information from at least three different sources, to identify and explore creative hair designs and: - write a report on current and emerging trends - compile a portfolio of at least six creative hair designs - for each of the six designs complete an analysis and develop a design plan which identifies: - design elements and principles used - structure - techniques used and associated tools - additional materials incorporated
• consult with at least four clients and complete an analysis covering the following characteristics to design and recommend appropriate creative long hairstyles: - facial features and bone structure - natural hair type - hair texture - growth patterns - movement - length and structure of haircut
• complete creative long hairstyles using each of the types listed below at least once on the above clients: - up - down - combined up and down looks - structured and unstructured looks
• incorporate at least four of these elements cumulatively across the suite of hairstyles: - rolls - twists - braids - knots - curls - waves - texture
• incorporate each of these elements cumulatively across the suite of hairstyles: - padding - ornamentation - hairpieces made from human or synthetic hair
• use at least four of these tools and techniques, cumulatively across the suite of hairstyles: - blow drying using brushes to create curl, wave or volume - blow drying using brushes to straighten or smooth hair - using thermal tools to straighten hair - using thermal tools for curl or texture - applying rollers to set hair - pin curling
• use at least four of these finishing techniques, cumulatively across the suite of hairstyles: - brushing - dry moulding - placing - backcombing - smoothing over backcombing - securing hair using bands or pins not visible in finished design - applying fixing products
• record the following details of the hair design service for each client in own portfolio: - pre-service analysis - client preferences and adaptions of own designs - outcomes achieved.

Knowledge evidence

• current and emerging trends in long hair design
• key characteristics and interrelationships of the elements and principles of hair design and use in achieving creative finished hairstyle effects which combine different structural looks: - 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 long hair designs which best complement particular shapes
• characteristics of the following hair features, how these will impact on finished hairstyles involving structural combinations and how creative designs can enhance or accentuate: - natural hair types: - European - Asian - Euro-Asian - African - hair texture: - coarse - medium - fine - hair movement: - straight - wavy - natural curl - chemical curl or waves - haircut structure: - solid form - layered - graduated - combination of structures - natural distribution and growth patterns of hair: - crown area - hairline - neckline - cowlicks (whorls)
• shapes and structures for long hairstyles and how these can be combined for creative effect: - up - down - combination of up and down looks - structured and unstructured looks - proportional, symmetrical and asymmetrical
• effects of thermal tools on hair condition and structure and ways to maintain the integrity of hair during styling
• effects of humidity on finished hairstyles
• key features of the organisation’s styling and finishing products range: - product purpose and suitability for different types of hair - action on the hair - application instructions - processing times, if applicable
• industry practices and organisational procedures for: - client comfort and safety with particular emphasis on: - using gown and towels to protect client clothes - avoiding product contact with eyes - monitoring use of heated tools to avoid client burns - work health and safety for providing hair styling services, with particular emphasis on: - safe use of electrical hair styling equipment - using correct posture and adjusting height of client chair to avoid fatigue and injury - using correct techniques to hold, grip and manipulate styling tools to avoid fatigue and injury - minimising wastage of styling and finishing products - waste disposal with particular emphasis on environmentally sound disposal methods for styling and finishing products and containers.

Foundation skills

• Reading skills: interpret and analyse complex documents about creative hair design trends; interpret sometimes unfamiliar and detailed documents including organisational procedures and product instructions.
• Oral communication skills: ask open and closed probe questions and actively listen to effectively interact with client and meet their needs; clearly represent complex and creative design concepts to clients.
• Numeracy skills: interpret designs, complete and record detailed geometric calculations in diagrammatic hair design plans.
• Initiative and enterprise skills: proactively use opportunities to update knowledge of local and international hair trends and take a creative approach to hair design services.
• Planning and organising skills: collect and evaluate research information to inform own creative hair designs; manage own timing and productivity to complete creative hair design service within organisational service times.

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