1. Salon Care

2. Before shampooing Dry, Dehydrated hair Excessive shedding of the hair
Thinning of the hair
Dry, tight scalp
Oily scalp
Abnormal flaking on the scalp
Open wounds or scalp irritations
Scalp disorders or diseases
Tick or lice infestation
Before shampooing the clients hair it is important to examine the condition of their scalp and hair as this may help determine the products they use during the service.
It is important to notice the condition of the scalp because if there are any open wounds or scalp irritation it is important that the client sees a physcian

3. Selecting the shampoo
Dyed hair
Normal
Dry
Oily
Chemically treated

4. Types of shampoo pH-Balanced Conditioning Medicated Clarifying
Balancing
Strengthening
Dry
A ph- balance shampoo is balanced to the pH of skin and hair. These shampoos help prevent excessive dryness and hair damage during the cleaning process
Conditioning shampoo is also known as moisturizing shampoo . This is designed to make the hair appear smooth and shiny and to improve manageability. Protein and biotin are examples of condition agents that boost shampoos. Also these conditioners are non stripping meaning they don’t remove artificial color from the hair.
Medicated shampoo contains special ingredients that are very effective in reducing dandruff or relieving other scalp conditions. Some have to be prescribed by a physician. These sometimes affect hair that has been colored treated
Clarifying shampoo contains an active chelating agent that binds to metals and removes them from the hair. Helps retain moisture and makes hair more manageable. This shampoo should be used after swimming and prior to all chemical services
Balancing shampoo is good for oily hair and scalp.
Strengthening shampoo contains a variety of strengthening and nourishing ingredients and is designed to repair damaged and brittle hair.
Dry shampoo are used for clients who might find the shampooing process difficult or uncomfortable. This type of shampoo is a powder that removes oil and dirt from the hair as it is brushed or combed through

5. Types of shampoo cont. Sulfate-free Thinning hair Neutralizing shampoo
Color enhancing
Keratin protein enhanced
For hairpieces and wigs
Sulfate free shampoo has little to no alkaline soap base which helps maintain natural oils in the hair
Shampoos for thinning hair are usually formulated to be gentler and have a lighter molecular weight that encourages a clean environment for healthy hair growth. These shampoos contain volume boosting ingredients that give the illusion of volume and density.
Neutralizing shampoo is designed to rebalance the ph level of your hair by neutralizing any alkali unwanted residues in the hair. It Helps return hair to a normal ph after a chemical interaction.
Color enhancing shampoos are created by combing the surfactant base with a basic color pigment. This is similar to temporary color rinses because it is attracted to porous hair and results in only slight color changes that are removed with plain shampooing .
Shampoos with keratin contain added keratin to help strengthen the hair as it cleanses. The shampoo is manufactured with artificial protein that cling to the natural protein in the hair
Shampoos for hairpieces ad wigs are prepared solutions designed for the purpose of cleaning wigs. .

6. conditioners Cleansing Rinse-out Treatment or repair Leave-in
Spray-on thermal protector
Scalp conditioner
Medicated scalp lotion
Scalp astringent lotion
Cleansing conditioners offer gentle cleansing while providing extra nourishment for your hair. They are usually free of harmful detergents and contain less irritating surfactants. This type of cleanser doesn’t typically remove all of the natural oils and cleans hair without feeling stripped.
Rinse out conditioner, are finishing rinses or cream rinses that are rinsed out after they are worked through the hair for detangling
Treatment or repair conditioner- Deep, penetrating conditioners that restores protein and moisture and sometimes require longer processing time or the application of heat.
Leave-in conditioner. Applied to the hair and not rinsed out
Spray-on thermal protector is applied to hair prior to any thermal service to protect the hair from the harmful effects of heat
Scalp conditioner- usually found in a cream base is used to soften and improve the health of the scalp. It contains moisturizing and emollient ingredients
Medicated scalp lotion. Is a conditioner that promotes healing of the scalp
Scalp astringent lotion removes oil accumulation from the scalp and is used after a scalp treatment and before styling

7. Professional draping Shampoo draping Chemical service draping
Protective neck strip
When draping a client it is important to use a protective neck strip or towel between the neck of the client and the band of the cape
Shampoo drapes are used when the client has a shampoo and styling or shampoo and haircutting service
When applying the drape turn clients collar inward if applicable. Two terry cloth towels are placed on the client. One under the plastic cape and one over the cape
A chemical draping is used for clients who will have a chemical service or treatment such as haircoloring, permanent wave or chemical hair relaxing.

8. Three part procedure Pre-service Service Post-service
Pre service- Setting up your station and meeting and greeting the client.
The service part is the organized part in which the actual service is completed
post service procedure is an organized step by step plan for caring for the client such as scheduling and payment process