The Official Guide to Hairdressing and Barbering Level 2 NVQ, , © Cengage Learning 2013 Styling and finishing hair 1 Chapter 8, Style and finish hair

The Official Guide to Hairdressing and Barbering Level 2 NVQ, , © Cengage Learning 2013 Style and finish hair At the end of this session you will have learned the following: How to work tidily, safely and effectively and maintain standards of personal hygiene. Consider the variety of tools and equipment used when styling and finishing hair. Identify the different products and techniques available when styling and finishing hair. Explore the terms ‘alpha’ and ‘beta’ keratin Refer to textbook, Chapter 8

The Official Guide to Hairdressing and Barbering Level 2 NVQ, , © Cengage Learning 2013 Style and finish hair ‘ Blow drying is the most popular styling technique.’ Effects can be quickly achieved and maintenance is low. Complete Activity 1 Word search

The Official Guide to Hairdressing and Barbering Level 2 NVQ, , © Cengage Learning 2013 Working safely and effectively Remember the key elements of all practical tasks: Prepare the work area: – Check for hazards. – Make sure everything is clean. Prepare the tools and equipment required: – Make sure everything is clean and sterilised. – Make sure everything is positioned correctly. Check your electrical equipment. Ensure you follow the salons procedures for the task. Check your personal hygiene is up to standard: appearance, deodorant, hair, nails, etc. Refer to Textbook Chapter 8, Style & Finish Hair Pages 1-5 Refer to textbook, Chapter 8, pages 1–5

The Official Guide to Hairdressing and Barbering Level 2 NVQ, , © Cengage Learning 2013 Tools and equipment for blow-drying and finger drying hair  Wide toothed combs – general combing, disentangling and dressing out.  Sectioning clips – used to keep hair under control.  Flat brush – a brush with bristles used to prepare the hair for shampooing.  Denman brush – used in blow-drying (not recommended for general brushing).  Vent brush – used in blow-drying straight hair. Refer to textbook, Chapter 8, pages 13–17

The Official Guide to Hairdressing and Barbering Level 2 NVQ, , © Cengage Learning 2013 Tools and equipment for blow-drying and finger drying hair (cont.)  Paddle brush – used for blow-drying.  Radial brushes – used in blow-drying for firm waves volume and curl.  Hair dryer – hand-held hairdryer for drying the hair.  Diffuser – for ‘soft drying’ scrunch drying with movement or texture. Refer to textbook, Chapter 8, pages 13–16

The Official Guide to Hairdressing and Barbering Level 2 NVQ, , © Cengage Learning 2013 Styling products When blow-drying hair a variety of styling products is available to add hold and shape, repel moisture, protect from the sun, or add shine and lustre. Styling mousse – used to add hold and repel moisture; available in varying strengths for different hair types. Styling gel/glaze – used to produce a ‘wet look’ finish on shorter hair styles. Heat protection – products that protect against the effect of sunlight and are used to protect the hair against the effects of heat styling. Some products are made for particular situations such as to remove the effects of chemicals that get into the hair as a result of swimming. Refer to textbook, Chapter 8, pages 21–23 Complete Activity 2 Styling products

The Official Guide to Hairdressing and Barbering Level 2 NVQ, , © Cengage Learning 2013 Keywords Temporary bonds The hydrogen bonds within the hair that are modified and fix the style into shape. Hygroscopic Readily absorbing moisture from the atmosphere. Alpha keratin Hair in its natural state. Beta keratin Hair in its moulded shape, i.e. curly hair that has been dried straight. When the client enters a damp environment the hair reverts back to the alpha state Style and finish hair Refer to textbook, Chapter 8, pages 1–12

The Official Guide to Hairdressing and Barbering Level 2 NVQ, , © Cengage Learning 2013 Alpha and beta keratin Before shampooing hair, the hydrogen bonds hold the polypeptide chains close together. Hair in this natural unstretched state is called alpha keratin. Refer to textbook, Chapter 8, pages 11–13 Complete Activity 3 Physical changes in the hair

The Official Guide to Hairdressing and Barbering Level 2 NVQ, , © Cengage Learning 2013 Alpha and beta keratin (cont.) When hair has been shampooed, many of the hydrogen bonds are broken. This allows the hair to be stretched around a roller or brush. Complete Activity 3 Physical changes in the hair Refer to textbook, Chapter 8, pages 11–13

The Official Guide to Hairdressing and Barbering Level 2 NVQ, , © Cengage Learning 2013 Alpha and beta keratin (cont.) Complete Activity 1 Hair and skin structure When the hair has been stretched and dried into position (and allowed to cool) the hair is said to be in a beta keratin state. In a beta keratin state, the hydrogen bonds are reformed to new locations on the polypeptides. This is the principle of the temporary set. Refer to textbook, Chapter 8, pages 11–13 Complete Activity 3 Physical change in the hair

The Official Guide to Hairdressing and Barbering Level 2 NVQ, , © Cengage Learning 2013 Style and finish hair Revisit lesson aims: How to work tidily, safely and effectively and maintain standards of personal hygiene. Consider the variety of tools and equipment used when styling and finishing hair. Identify the different products and techniques available when styling and finishing hair. Explore the terms ‘alpha’ and ‘beta’ keratin.