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Rinse and neutralise chemically restructured hair

Rinse and neutralise chemically restructured hair

Unit of competency
National Code
SHBHREF005
State Code
AWY14
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
50
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to rinse chemical reformation products from client hair, apply and rinse neutralising products and condition hair with post treatment products.This unit applies to salon assistants who work in hairdressing or barber salons under close supervision and with guidance from more experienced or senior hairdressers or barbers. They use little judgement and follow instructions specified by the hairdresser or barber who has completed the hair reformation service.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for client service.
  • 1.1.Discuss rinsing, neutralising and conditioning requirements and confirm supervising hairdresser or barber instructions.
  • 1.2.Apply wraps and towels to ensure client protection and safety.
  • 1.3.Position client’s neck and head to ensure access to hair, scalp, forehead and nape and maintain client comfort and safety.
2. Rinse reformation product from hair.
  • 2.1.Take personal precautions to prevent operator skin reactions to chemicals, according to organisational procedures.
  • 2.2.Rinse hair thoroughly and evenly using tepid water to remove residual reformation chemicals.
  • 2.3.Control water temperature, flow and direction.
  • 2.4.Blot excess water from hair gently and evenly without disturbing hair on rods.
3. Neutralise, rinse and condition hair.
  • 3.1.Select neutralising products to match reformation products and according to supervisor instructions.
  • 3.2.Measure, apply and process neutralising products, according to product and supervisor instructions, without disturbing hair on rods.
  • 3.3.Remove rods gently without undue stretch to newly reformed hair.
  • 3.4.Rinse hair thoroughly to remove residual neutralising chemicals after specified product instruction processing time.
  • 3.5.Apply and remove conditioning products according to product and supervisor instructions.
  • 3.6.Absorb excess water with towels and use a large wide-tooth comb to gently untangle hair from underneath and from ends to roots.
  • 3.7.Throughout service, use products to minimise waste and water resources efficiently.
  • 3.8.Dispose of hazardous and other waste safely according to organisational procedures.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8706 SIHHHRS201A Rinse and neutralise chemically restructured hair Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BAA3 SHB20216 Certificate II in Salon Assistant Qualification