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Create classic long hair up-styles

Create classic long hair up-styles

Unit of competency
National Code
SHBHDES004
State Code
AWY26
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
31/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/10/2016
Field of Education
110303 - Hairdressing
Original Release Date
12/10/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to consult with clients and analyse hair and facial characteristics to design, recommend and complete a range of complementary up-styles for long hair. This includes braids, twists, classic rolls and chignons.This unit applies to hairdressers with well-developed skills who work in hairdressing salons or as session stylists. They use discretion and judgement to manage the client service and take responsibility for the outcomes of their own work.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Consult with client and assess hair.
  • 1.1.Determine, through discussion and questioning, client satisfaction or dissatisfaction with current hair design.
  • 1.2.Discuss client preferences, and expectations of desired finished result using visual aids to assist.
  • 1.3.Visually and physically examine and analyse client hair characteristics and existing hair design.
  • 1.4.Evaluate client facial features and bone structure for suitable complementary hair designs.
  • 1.5.Consider the interplay of the elements and principles of hair design to visualise, communicate and recommend hair designs appropriate for the client.
  • 1.6.Determine the best finished hair design and obtain client agreement to proceed with recommendations.
2. Select styling tools and prepare for service.
  • 2.1.Select appropriate styling and finishing techniques to achieve planned hair design.
  • 2.2.Select styling and finishing products, according to hair type, to achieve desired outcome.
  • 2.3.Select and prepare tools according to planned design and styling and finishing techniques to be used.
3. Style and finish hair to pre-planned design.
  • 3.1.Maintain client and operator comfort and safety throughout service according to organisational procedures.
  • 3.2.Section and secure hair to divide into manageable and controllable areas.
  • 3.3.Measure and apply styling products, according to product instructions and ensure minimal wastage.
  • 3.4.Use a range of styling tools and techniques to prepare hair for up-styling.
  • 3.5.Use a range of up-styling tools and techniques to achieve the overall finished design.
  • 3.6.Use a range of finishing products, tools and techniques to finish the hair design.
  • 3.7.Dispose of styling waste safely, according to organisational procedures.
4. Review service.
  • 4.1.Review service outcomes against client design expectations and confirm client satisfaction with result.
  • 4.2.Adjust finished design in response to any client concerns and own post service analysis of appearance.
  • 4.3.Advise on hair design maintenance and recommend home care products.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8701 SIHHHDS304A Design and apply classic long hair up styles Unit of competency