HAIRDRESSING NC III – TESDA COURSE MODULE

TESDA TRAINING REGULATIONS FOR HAIRDRESSING NC III

The TESDA Course in HAIRDRESSING NC III consists of competencies that a person must achieve to perform advanced hair care activities such as, advanced and creative haircutting, advanced and creative hair coloring and advanced and creative hair perming. Performs post service activities that includes practicing good, proper and ethical behavior following the code of ethics.

A person who has achieved this qualification is competent to be:

• Senior Hairstylist/Hairdresser
• Senior Hair Technician

HAIRDRESSING NC III – COURSE QUALIFICATION

Course Title: HAIRDRESSING
Level: NC III
Nominal Training Duration :

Basic Competencies – 40 Hours
Common Competencies – 24 Hours
Core Competencies – 140 Hours
+ 40 Hours – Supervised Industry Learning (SIL)

Total Duration: 244 Hours

This course is designed to provide the learner with knowledge, practical skills and attitude, applicable in performing work activities involve in performing advanced and creative haircutting, advanced and creative hair coloring, advanced creative hair perming. This include classroom learning activities and practical work in actual work site or simulation area.

Upon completion of the course, the learners are expected to demonstrate the above-mentioned competencies to be employed. To obtain this, all units prescribed for this qualification must be achieved.

TRAINEE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Trainees or students who would like to enroll in this course should possess the following requirements:

• Completed at least ten (10) years of basic education or Holder of Alternative Learning System (ALS) certificate of completion with grade 10 equivalent;
• Basic communication skills

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED IN HAIRDRESSING NC III

To obtain this course, all units prescribed for this qualification must be achieved.

This units of competency comprising this qualification include the following:

UNIT CODE	CORE COMPETENCIES (140 Hours)
SOC514308	Perform advanced and creative haircutting
SOC514309	Perform advanced and creative hair coloring
SOC514310	Perform advanced and creative hair perming
UNIT CODE	COMMON COMPETENCIES (24 Hours)
SOC514201	Maintain an effective relationship with clients/customers
SOC514202	Manage own performance
SOC514203	Apply quality standards
SOC514204	Maintain a safe, clean and efficient environment
UNIT CODE	BASIC COMPETENCIES (40 Hours)
400311319	Lead workplace communication
400311320	Lead small teams
400311321	Apply critical thinking and problem solving techniques in the workplace
400311322	Work in a diverse environment
400311323	Propose methods of applying learning and innovation in the organization
400311324	Use information systematically
400311325	Evaluate occupational safety and health work practices
400311326	Evaluate environmental work practices
400311327	Facilitate entrepreneurial skills for micro-small-medium enterprises (MSMES)

This section gives the details and contents of the units of competency required in HAIRDRESSING NC III. These units of competency are categorized into basic, common and core competencies.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Core competency units comprising the qualification in HAIRDRESSING NC III.

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PERFORM ADVANCED AND CREATIVE HAIRCUTTING
UNIT CODE : SOC514308

This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitude in performing creative haircutting from consultation and preparing the client, analyzing hair, performing actual creative haircutting, checking and applying finishing touches and performing post service activities. It includes practicing proper and ethical behavior at all times in accordance with the code of ethics.

1. Prepare workstation
   • Appropriate supplies, tools and materials, are selected, checked, prepared, sanitized and recorded in accordance with advance and creative haircutting procedures, product specification, DOH, DTI and OSH policies and guidelines
   • Appropriate cutting tools and equipment are selected, checked, prepared, sanitized, sterilized and recorded in accordance with advance and creative haircutting procedures, product specification, manufacturer’ manual of instructions, DOH, DTI and OSH policies and guidelines
   • Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (clothing/materials) is used in accordance with advance/creative haircutting procedures, DOH, DTI and OSH policies and guidelines
   • Workstation is prepared, identified, checked and sanitized in accordance with Creative Hairstyling procedures, DOH, DTI and OSH policies and guidelines
   • Safety practices are followed in accordance with DOH, DTI and OSH policies and guidelines
2. Prepare client
   • Hair catalog and haircut styles is presented and selected to be agreed upon by both parties
   • Fashion sense, personality, lifestyles are determined according to client’s personal preferences
   • Client’s hair texture, length, condition and scalp condition are checked, analyzed and recorded in accordance with Advance and Creative Haircutting procedures
   • Client’s shape of face is checked and analyzed in accordance with Advance/Creative Haircutting procedures
   • Personal Protective Equipment (clothing/materials) is provided in accordance with advance and creative haircutting procedures, DOH, DTI and OSH policies and guidelines
   • Client is advised to remove all personal accessories for safe keeping
   • Draping procedures are followed in accordance with established draping procedures in accordance with Advance and Creative Haircutting procedures, DOH, DTI and OSH policies and guidelines
   • Hair is shampooed and or/conditioned in accordance with established shampooing and conditioning hair procedures in accordance with Advance and Creative Haircutting procedures, DOH, DTI and OSH policies and guidelines
3. Perform hair cutting
   • Appropriate supplies, materials, and hair implements are used and applied in accordance with Advanced and Creative Haircutting procedures, product specification, DOH, DTI and OSH policies and guidelines
   • Appropriate cutting tools are used following Advanced and Creative Haircutting procedures, product specification, DOH, DTI and OSH policies and guidelines
   • Appropriate equipment is operated in accordance with Advanced and Creative Haircutting procedures, manufacturer’s manual of instruction, DOH, DTI and OSH policies and guidelines
   • Appropriate parting and section to client is performed in accordance with advanced and creative haircutting procedures
   • Haircut is performed in accordance with established haircutting procedures and haircutting/texturizing techniques, DOH, DTI and OSH policies and guidelines
   • Client’s safety and comfort are ensured during the entire process
   • The necessary, first-aid treatment is provided to the client or referred to health personnel
4. Check hair and apply appropriate touch-up
   • Cutting tools are used and Texturizing Techniques are applied for touch-up requirements in accordance with advanced and creative haircutting procedures
   • Hair is blow-dried, cross-checked for accuracy in accordance with established blow-drying techniques and finishing requirements are complied with and necessary adjustments followed according to required advanced and creative haircutting procedures
   • Hair touch-up and finishing products are applied and hair is styled as per client’s requirements in accordance with Advance and Creative Haircutting procedures, product specification, DOH, DTI and OSH policies and guidelines
5. Perform post-service activities
   • Client is advised on proper hair care maintenance in accordance with advanced and creative haircutting procedures and product specification
   • Materials, supplies tools & equipment and implements are cleaned, sanitized, replenished and stored in accordance with creative haircutting procedures, product specification, manufacturer’s manual of instruction, DOH, DTI and OSH policies and guidelines
   • Cutting tools are cleaned, sterilized and stored in accordance with creative haircutting procedures, product specification, DOH, DTI and OSH policies and guidelines
   • Wastes materials are segregated and disposed properly following Sanitation Code of the Philippines
   • Workplace area are cleaned and prepared for next service activity
   • Documents are recorded, filed and stored in accordance with advanced/ creative haircutting procedures

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PERFORM ADVANCED AND CREATIVE HAIR COLORING
UNIT CODE : SOC514309

This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes in the performance of advanced and creative hair coloring. This involves preparing the client, analyzing the hair prior to treatment, the actual application of creative coloring and post-coloring service activity. It includes practicing good, proper and ethical behavior following the code of ethics.

1. Prepare workstation
   • Appropriate supplies, materials, tools and equipment are selected, checked, prepared, sanitized and recorded in accordance with Creative hair coloring procedures, product specification, DOH, DTI and OSH policies and guidelines
   • Appropriate color product forms are checked and prepared in accordance with Creative hair coloring procedures and product specifications
   • Personal Protective Equipment (clothing/materials) is used in accordance with advance and creative hair coloring procedures, DOH, DTI and OSH policies and guidelines
   • Workstation is prepared, identified, checked and sanitized in accordance with Creative hair coloring procedures, DOH, DTI and OSH policies and guidelines
   • Safety practices are followed in accordance with DOH, DTI and OSH policies and guidelines
2. Prepare client
   • Client is consulted for possible skin allergies in accordance with advance and creative hair coloring procedures, DOH and OSH polices and guidelines
   • Color chart is presented to the client and color is selected and agreed upon by both parties
   • Client’s hair texture, length, type, condition and scalp condition are analyzed, recognized, checked and recorded in accordance with advanced and creative hair coloring procedures
   • Hair is checked for appropriate color option application in accordance with advanced and creative hair coloring procedures
   • Coloring technique are presented and selected according to client’s request in accordance with creative hair coloring procedures
   • Client is advised to remove all personal accessories
   • Protective clothing and materials are provided in accordance with advanced and creative hair coloring procedures, DOH, DTI and OSH policies and guidelines
   • Client is draped in accordance with established draping procedures, DOH, DTI and OSH policies and guidelines to avoid stains
   • When necessary, client’s hair is shampooed to remove dirt and build-up of styling products and ensure that the scalp will not scratches
3. Apply hair color
   • Tools, materials, implements are applied and used in accordance with advanced and creative hair coloring procedures, DOH, DTI and OSH requirements
   • Coloring product and developer are mixed and applied according to client’s hair condition, texture and length, in accordance with established creative and advanced hair coloring procedures, product specification, and manufacturer’s manual of instruction, DOH, DTI and OSH policies and guidelines
   • Coloring technique is performed in accordance with established creative and advanced hair coloring procedures, DOH, DTI and OSH policies and guidelines
   • Client’s safety and comfort are ensured and practiced during the entire process
4. Perform post- service activities
   • Client is advised on hair care maintenance in accordance with product specification
   • Tools, products, supplies, materials and equipment are cleaned, sanitized, and stored in accordance with Hair Coloring procedures, product specification, manufacturer’s manual instruction, DOH, DTI and OSH policies and guidelines requirements
   • Wastes material are segregated and disposed according to Sanitation Code of the Philippines.
   • Workplace is cleaned and prepared for next service activity
   • Documents are recorded, filed and stored in accordance with creative/advanced hair coloring procedures

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PERFORM ADVANCED AND CREATIVE HAIR PERMING
UNIT CODE : SOC514310

This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitude in performing advanced/creative hair perming. It involves consulting, assessing and preparing the client, actual performance of Advance and creative Hair Perming, checking of result and doing necessary final touches to achieved optimum result. It includes practicing good, proper and ethical behavior following the code of ethics.

1. Prepare workstation
   • Appropriate supplies, materials and tools are selected, checked, prepared, sanitized, and recorded in accordance with Advanced and Creative Hair perming procedures, product specification, DOH, DTI and OSH policies and guidelines
   • Appropriate equipment is prepared, set, checked, sanitized, and in accordance with Advanced and Creative Hair perming procedures, product specification, DOH, DTI and OSH policies and guidelines
   • Perming products are checked and prepared in accordance with advanced and creative hair perming procedures and product specifications
   • Personal Protective Equipment (clothing/material) are used in accordance with advanced hair perming procedures, DOH, DTI and OSH policies and guidelines
   • Workstation is prepared, checked and sanitized in accordance with Creative hair coloring procedures, DOH, DTI and OSH policies and guidelines
   • Safety practices are followed in accordance with FDA, DOH, DTI and OSH policies and guidelines
2. Prepare client
   • catalogue is presented to the client and types of hair curls is selected and agreed upon by both parties
   • Client’s hair texture, length, type and condition are analyzed, recognized, checked and recorded in accordance with advanced and creative hair perming procedures
   • Client’s Scalp condition is checked recognized and recorded if free from scratches open wounds and determined allergies and irritation following advance and creative hair perming procedures
   • Client is consulted on Creative Perm Style to be used in accordance with advance hair perming procedures
   • Built of the client is assessed for appropriate size of drapery in accordance with advance. Creative hair perming procedures
   • Client Personal Protective Equipment (clothing/ material) are provided in accordance with advanced hair perming procedures, DOH, DTI and OSH policies and guidelines
   • Client is advised to remove all personal accessories
   • Chemically treated hair is determined in order to apply appropriate hair treatment in accordance with advanced and creative hair coloring procedures, product specification
   • Where necessary, client is advised to defer hair perming based on adverse scalp and health conditions
   • Where necessary, first aid treatment is provided to client or refers to appropriate health personnel
3. Perm hair
   • Supplies, materials and tools, are checked and used in accordance with advanced and creative hair perming procedures, DOH, DTI and OSH polices and guidelines
   • Perming machine/ equipment are checked, and operated in accordance with advanced and creative hair perming procedures, manufacturer’s manual of instructions, FDA notification, DOH, DTI and OSH policies and guidelines
   • Perm solution is checked, used and applied and hair perming is performed in accordance with established advanced and creative hair perming procedures, product specification, FDA notification, DOH, DTI and OSH policies and guidelines
   • Perm hair result is checked according to perm requirements or outcome following product specification, manufacturer’s manual of instruction and
     in accordance with advanced and creative hair perming procedures and FDA notification
   • Client’s safety and comfort are ensured during the entire process in accordance with DOH, DTI and OSH policies and procedures
   • Where necessary, first-aid treatment is provided to the client or referred to health personnel
4. Apply finishing touches
   • If necessary, hair is tapered / trimmed and styled in accordance with haircutting procedures and advanced hair perming procedures
   • Client’s hair is checked, used, applied and styled with finishing products in accordance with advanced hair perming procedures following DOH, DTI and OSH policies and guidelines
   • Client’s satisfaction is confirmed and adjustments are made if required
5. Perform post- service activities
   • Client is advised on hair care maintenance in accordance with advanced and creative Hair Perming procedures, product specification
   • Tools, materials, supplies and equipment are cleaned, sanitized, sterilized and stored in accordance with advanced/creative Hair Perming procedures, manufacturer’s manual instruction, FDA notification, DOH, DTI and OSH policies and guidelines
   • Wastes material are segregated and disposed according to Sanitation Code of the Philippines
   • Workplace is cleaned and prepared for next service activity in accordance to DOH, DTI and OSH policies and guidelines
   • Documents are recorded, filed and stored in accordance with advanced and creative hair perming procedures

COMMON COMPETENCIES

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : MAINTAIN AN EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH CLIENT/CUSTOMERS
UNIT CODE : SOC514201

This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required in building and maintaining effective relationship with client/customers.

1. Maintain a professional image
   • Uniform and personal grooming maintained
   • Personal presence maintained according to employer standards
   • Visible work area kept tidy and uncluttered
   • Equipment stored according to assignment requirements
2. Meet client requirements
   • Client requirements identified and understood by referral to the assignment instructions
   • Client requirements met according to the assignment instructions
   • Changes to client’s needs and requirements monitored and appropriate action taken
   • All communication with the client or customer is clear and complies with assignment requirements
3. Build credibility with clients
   • Client expectations for reliability, punctuality and appearance adhered to
   • Possible causes of client dissatisfaction identified, dealt with and recorded according to employer policy
   • Client fully informed of all relevant security matters in a timely manner and according to agreed reporting procedures
4. Establish professional relationship with the client
   • Establish relationship within appropriate professional boundaries
   • Build trust and respect through use of effective communication techniques
   • Identify and respond to client special needs
   • Communicate in ways that take account of cultural considerations
   • Exercise discretion and confidentiality
5. Manage client interactions
   • Use a collaborative and person-centered approach when working with clients
   • Use motivational interviewing as a basis for client interactions
   • Seek client information respectfully and sensitively, using purposeful, systematic and diplomatic questions
   • Support the client to identify and articulate key information that supports the provision of service
   • Encourage clients to voice queries or concerns and address these appropriately
   • Respond to difficult or challenging behavior using established techniques
   • Maintain professional integrity and boundaries at all times
   • Work within scope of role and identify and respond to situations where interactions suggest the need for client referral
6. Provide effective responses to client enquiries
   • Select the most appropriate mode of communication for the information being provided
   • Use language and terminology that the client will understand
   • Present information clearly and with sufficient detail to meet client needs
   • Confirm with client that the information has been understood and address any unresolved issues

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : MANAGE OWN PERFORMANCE
UNIT CODE : SOC514202

This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes in effectively managing own workload and quality of work.

1. Plan for completion of own workload
   • Tasks accurately identified
   • Priority allocated to each task
   • Time lines allocated to each task or series of tasks
   • Tasks deadlines known and complied with whenever possible
   • Work schedules are known and completed with agreed time frames
   • Work plans developed according to assignment requirements and employer policy
   • Uncompleted work or tasks detailed and responsibility for completion passed to incoming shift or other appropriate persons
2. Maintain quality of performance
   • Personal performance continually monitored against agreed performance standards
   • Advice and guidance sought when necessary to achieve or maintain agreed standards
   • Guidance from management applied to achieve or maintain agreed standards
   • Standard of work clarified and agreed according to employer policy and procedures
3. Build credibility with customers/ clients
   • Client expectations for reliability, punctuality and appearance adhered to
   • Possible causes of client/customer dissatisfaction identified, dealt with recorded according to employer policy
   • Client fully informed of all relevant security matters in a timely manner

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : APPLY QUALITY STANDARDS
UNIT CODE : SOC514203

This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to apply quality standards in the workplace. The unit also includes the application of relevant safety procedures and regulations, salon/organizational procedures and other client requirement.

1. Assess clients service needs
   • Work instruction is obtained and work is carried out in accordance with standard operating procedures
   • Clients’ needs are checked against workplace standards and specifications
   • Faults on clients and any identified causes are recorded and/or reported to the supervisor concerned in accordance with workplace procedures
   • Clients profile and service extended to them are documented in accordance with workplace procedures
2. Assess own work
   • Documentation relative to quality within the company is identified and used
   • Completed work is checked against workplace standards relevant to the task undertaken
   • Faulty pieces are identified and isolated
   • Information on the quality and other indicators of production performance is recorded in accordance with workplace procedures
   • Deviations from specified quality standards, causes are documented and reported in accordance with the workplace standards operating procedures
3. Engage in quality improvement
   • Process improvement procedures are participated in relation to workplace assignment
   • Work is carried out in accordance with process improvement procedures
   • Performance of operation or quality of product or service to ensure customer satisfaction is monitored

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : MAINTAIN A SAFE, CLEAN AND EFFICIENT WORK ENVIRONMENT
UNIT CODE : SOC514204

This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to maintain client relations. The unit incorporates the work safety guidelines. It encompasses competencies necessary to maintain a safe workplace for staff, clients and others. It also involves the application of health regulations, including personal hygiene practiced by staff members, provision of a caring client environment and the efficient operation of the salon.

1. Comply with health regulations
   • Salon policies and procedures for personal hygiene applied
   • Procedures and practices implemented in a variety of salon situations in accordance with government health regulations
2. Assess own work
   • Reception, work areas and walkways maintained in a safe, uncluttered and organized manner according to salon policy
   • All routines carried out safely, effectively with minimum inconvenience to clients and staff
   • Waste is stored and disposed of according to OSH requirements
   • Spills, food, waste, hair or other potential hazards promptly removed from floors according to salon policy
   • Linen is stored, cleaned and disinfected in line with OSH requirements and salon procedures
   • Refreshments are provided to all clients
3. Check and maintain tools and equipment
   • Tools and equipment are stored safely and in position to comply with salon requirements and local health regulations
   • Tools and equipment are prepared for specific services as required
   • Tools and equipment are checked for maintenance requirements
   • Tools and equipment are referred for repair as required
4. Check and maintain stocks
   • Stock rotation procedures are carried out routinely and accurately according to salon procedures. Stock levels are accurately recorded according to salon procedures
   • Under or over supplied stock items are notified immediately to the salon supervisor
   • Incorrectly ordered or delivered stock is referred to the salon supervisor for return to supplier
   • Safe lifting and carrying techniques maintained in line with salon occupational health and safety policy and government legislation
5. Provide a relaxed and caring environment
   • Clients are made to feel comfortable according to salon policy
   • Clients’ needs are reported to
   • Clients are consulted on specific desired service

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : MAINTAIN TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
UNIT CODE : CON311204

This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes on checking condition, performing preventive maintenance and storing of construction painting tools and equipment.

1. Check condition of tools and equipment
   • Materials, tools and equipment are identified according to classification and job requirements
   • Non-functional tools and equipment are segregated and labeled according to classification
   • Safety of tools and equipment are observed in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions
   • Condition of PPE are checked in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions
2. Perform basic preventive maintenance
   • Appropriate lubricants are identified according to types of equipment
   • Tools and equipment are lubricated according to preventive maintenance schedule or manufacturer’s specifications
   • Measuring instruments are checked and calibrated in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions
   • Tools are cleaned and lubricated according to standard procedures
   • Defective instruments, equipment and accessories are inspected and replaced according to manufacturer’s specifications
   • Tools are inspected, repaired and replaced after use
   • Work place is cleaned and kept in safe state in line with Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHS)
3. Store tools and equipment
   • Inventory of tools, instruments and equipment are conducted and recorded as per company practices
   • Tools and equipment are stored safely in appropriate locations in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications or company procedures

BASIC COMPETENCIES

LEAD WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION (400311319) – This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to lead in the effective dissemination and discussion of ideas, information, and issues in the workplace. This includes preparation of written communication materials.

1. Communicate information about workplace processes
2. Lead workplace discussions
3. Identify and communicate issues arising in the workplace

LEAD SMALL TEAMS (400311320) – This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes to lead small teams including setting, maintaining and monitoring team and individual performance standards.

1. Provide team leadership
2. Assign responsibilities
3. Set performance expectations for team members
4. Supervise team performance

APPLY CRITICAL THINKING AND PROBLE – SOLVING TECHNIQUES IN THE WORKPACE (400311321) – This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to solve problems in the workplace including the application of problem solving techniques and to determine and resolve the root cause/s of specific problems in the workplace.

1. Examine specific workplace challenges
2. Analyze the causes of specific workplace challenges
3. Formulate resolutions to specific workplace challenges
4. Implement action plans and communicate results

WORK IN A DIVERSE ENVIRONMENT (400311322) – This unit covers the outcomes required to work effectively in a workplace characterized by diversity in terms of religions, beliefs, races, ethnicities and other differences.

1. Develop an individual’s cultural awareness and sensitivity
2. Work effectively in an environment that acknowledges and values cultural diversity
3. Identify common issues in a multicultural and diverse environment

PROPOSE METHODS OF APPLYING LEARNING AND INNOVATION IN THE ORGANIZATION (400311323) – This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to assess general obstacles in the application of learning and innovation in the organization and to propose practical methods of such in addressing organizational challenges.

1. Assess work procedures, processes and systems in terms of innovative practices
2. Generate practical action plans for improving work procedures, processes
3. Evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed action plans

USE INFORMATION SYSTEMATICALLY (400311324) – This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to use technical information systems, apply information technology (IT) systems and edit, format & check information.

1. Use technical information
2. Apply information technology (IT)
3. Edit, format and check information

EVALUATE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH WORK PRACTICES (400311325) – This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to interpret Occupational Safety and Health practices, set OSH work targets, and evaluate effectiveness of Occupational Safety and Health work instructions

1. Identify OSH compliance requirements
2. Prepare OSH requirements for compliance
3. Perform tasks in accordance with relevant OSH policies and procedures

EVALUATE ENVIRONMENTAL WORK PRACTICES (400311326) – This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitude to interpret environmental Issues, establish targets to evaluate environmental practices and evaluate effectiveness of environmental practices

1. Interpret environmental practices, policies and procedures
2. Establish targets to evaluate environmental practices
3. Evaluate effectiveness of environmental practices

FACILITATE ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS FOR MICRO-SMALL-MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (MSMEs) (400311327) – This unit covers the outcomes required to build, operate and grow a micro/small-scale enterprise.

1. Develop and maintain micro small-medium enterprise (MSMEs) skills in the organization
2. Establish and maintain client base/market
3. Apply budgeting and financial management skills

GLOSSARY OF TERMS

• Analysis Hair – an examination to determine the condition of the hair prior to a hair treatment
• Aniline Derivative Tints – are also known as penetrating tints, synthetic, organic tints and peroxide or oxidation tints and are commonly called tints in the industry
• Back Combing – combing the short hair toward the scalp while the hair strand is held in a vertical position also called teasing
• Baseline – the first/foundation line to be cut which subsequent sections are cut to
• Basic Hair shaping – shaping the hair that is not too long or too short to different head shape
• Bleaching – removing the natural pigmentation
• Blunt cutting – all hair strands must direct at the same point. The hair appears to be the same length
• Bob – a level haircut above the shoulders
• Chemical damage – damage to the hair fiber through the overuse of chemicals such as permanent waves, colour, hydrogen peroxide, ammonia
• Clippers – electric razors mostly used to smoothen the back of the neck
• Coiffure – an arrangement or dressing of the hair
• Color Fillers – are used if the hair is in damaged condition and there is doubt that the color result will be an even shade
• Color stripping – removing artificial color by bleaching or chemical color stripper
• Conditioner – creams, waxes and oils which help protect and maintain the health and condition of the hair
• Conditioning – the application of special chemical agents to the hair to help restore its strength and give it body in order to protect it against possible breakage
• Contour winding – a loose wave, winding the perm rods to the contour of the head -shape
• Cuticle – the outer layer of the hair; the hard skin at the base of the fingernail
• Design – a plan or arrangement of a hairstyle
• Digital Perm – is a new technique of creating a shiny and bouncy wave to your hair. As a new trend-setting hairstyling treatment, the digital perm uses temperature controlled rods that are all powered by a machine with a digital display.
• Diffuser – an attachment on a blow dryer that “shatters’ the flow of air so that the hair can be soft styled
• Elasticity – the ability of the hair to stretch and return to its original form without breaking
• Elevation – to lift the hair away from the head shape, elevation defines the technique being used
• Emulsifying agent – a substance used to form an emulsion, e.g. shampoo
• End paper – a small paper tissue used at the end of a strand of hair to assist the winding of the perm rod
• Hair Iron – a hair iron or hair tong is a tool used to change the structure of the hair using heat
• Implements – a tool, utensil. Or other piece of equipment, especially as used for a particular purpose
• First-Aid – means immediate assistance given in case of injury until medical aid has been obtained
• Flat Iron – straightening Iron or Flat irons, work by breaking down the hair’s positive hydrogen bonds found in the hair cortex, which cause hair to open, bend and become curly. Once the bond is broken hair is prevented from holding its natural form, though the hydrogen bonds can re-form if exposed to moisture. They can use ionic and nano technology. They used mainly ceramic materials for its plates. Low end straighteners use single layer of ceramic coating on its plates whereas high end straighteners use multiple layers of ceramic or even use 100% ceramic material for its plates
• Frosting – to lighten or darken small selected strands of hair over the entire head to blend with the root of the hair
• Graduation – the grade at which the hair is cut by degrees
• Guideline – a line to follow when shaping the balance of the hair
• Hair analysis – an examination to determine the condition of the hair prior to a hair treatment
• Hair Density – the amount of hair strands per square inch on the scalp
• Hair Cutting – a process to thinning, tapering and shortening of the hair into a becoming shapes or styles
• Hairstyling – a process of arranging the hair into a temporary design
  – Involves arranging the hair in a particular style, appropriately suited to the cut, and may require the use of hairstyling aid such as hair spray, gel or mousse
• Hair stylist – a person who designs and dresses the hair
• Keratin – keratin is a protein that your hair is made up of.
• Layer/Layering – holding the hair out from the head at a 90 degree angle and then removing a defined amount to remove volume, give movement, and added texture
• Layering – is a technique used by hairdressers to change the thickness of the hair, creating either a thinning or thicker appearance. In this way the hair can be given a fuller appearance, more texture and movement
• Lysine – an animo acid found in hair
• Medulla – a hollow pith or core of the hair fiber.
• Melanin – the dark or black pigment in the epidermis and hair, and in the choroids or coat of the eye
• Nano Technology – the branch of technology that deals with dimensions and tolerances of less than 100 nanometers especially the manipulation of individual atoms and molecules
• Neutralizer – an agent capable of neutralizing another substance
• Normal hair shedding – a certain amount of hair is shed daily. This is nature’s method to make way for new hair. The average daily shedding is estimated at 50-80 hairs. Hair loss beyond this estimated average indicates some scalp or hair trouble
• Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) – is define as the A.) Promotion and maintenance of the highest degree of physical, mental and social well-being of workers in all occupations B.) Prevention among its workers of any departures from health cause by their working conditions; C.) protection among workers in their employment from risks usually from factors adverse to health and; D.) placing and maintenance of the worker in an occupational environment adapted to his/her physiological ability
• – abbreviation for permanent wave
• Personal Protective Equipment – means any clothing, device or other article that is intended to be worn or used by a worker to prevent injury or to facilitate rescue
• Porosity – ability of the hair to absorb liquid
• Rebonding – rejoining the lines and bonds on the keratin chains – neutralizing
• Relaxer – a chemical applied to the hair to remove the natural curl
• Sectioning – Hair sectioning is dividing the head into uniform working panels
• – shading or tinting parts of the hair to enhance the style
• Shingling – is cutting the hair close to the nape and gradually longer toward the crown, without showing a definite line
• Slithering – tapering the hair to graduated length with scissors
  Streaking – layers or strands of hair with a contrasting color, usually placed so as to enhance the appearance
• Symmetrical – hair equally distributed on both sides of the head
• Taper – to diminish a strand of hair gradually toward the points by cutting. Removing bulk from the ends of the hair
• Texture – coarseness and fineness of the hair
• Texturizing – is performed after the overall cut has been completed. Thinning or notching are used to create wispy or spiky effect.
• Thinning – removing bulk from the hair
• Toners – the colors applied to hair which has been lightened – delicate pastel shades, e.g. champagne, beige, silver
• Touch up – improve, retouch, restore, freshen, freshen up, refurbish, repaint, smarten up
• Trichologist – a person trained in the science of caring for the hair
• Trichology – the study of the structure and functions of the hair
• Vent brush – a brush with widely spaced plastic bristles designed to be used while blow drying
• Wig – an artificial covering for the head consisting of a network of interwoven hair
• Workplace – refers to the office. Premises or worksite where a worker is temporary or habitually assigned. Where is no a fixed or definite workplace, the term shall include the place where the worker actually performs regular work, or where he regularly reports to render service or to take assignment