1. SHAMPOO CONDITION AND TREAT THE HAIR AND SCALP
UNIT GH8

2. SESSION AIMS
To know the massage techniques and terms and their benefits to clients.
To be able to describe the basic hair structure.
To know the hair and scalp conditions.
What the contraindications are when shampooing and conditioning and how these affect the service.

3. What does COSSH stand for?
The control of subsatances hazardous to health.

4. What are our responsibilities under COSHH?
To know the hazards according to
S TORE
H ANDLE
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D ISPOSE
According to salon policies, manufacturers‘ instructions and local by-laws.

5. What are our responsibilities according to the electricity at work act?
Follow instructions for use
Check all equipment before use
Make sure your hands are dry before using
Switch off mains before connecting or disconnecting

6. If equipment is broken or damaged what should we do?
Label it clearly
Remove it if it is possible
Report it
Who do we report it to?

7. What is PPE?
GLOVES
APRON
MASK
GOGGLES

8. Why do we need to use PPE? TO PROTECT:
Gloves – to protect us from contracting dermatitis
Apron – to protect our clothes
Mask – to protect from respiratory problems
Goggles – to protect chemicals from entering our eyes

9. What is client preparation?
Consultation
Gown and protect with a gown, towel and plastic cape
Position client correctly at the basin
Shampoo and condition

10. MASSAGE TECHNIQUES EFFLEURAGE
Gentle stroking movements used to spread shampoo and conditioner throughout the hair.
WORKSHEET 2

11. ROTARY
Quick small circular movements used to loosen dirt and grit on first shampoo.
Used to cleanse the hair and scalp on second shampoo.
Also stimulates the scalp, blood flow and sebaceous glands.

12. PETRISSAGE
Slow deep circular movements used when conditioning to stimulate blood flow and sebaceous glands.

13. THE STRUCTURE OF THE HAIR WORKSHEET 3

14. What direction do the cuticles of the hair lie?
The cuticle scales overlap and lie flat from root to point when closed.

15. WHY DO WE NEED TO KNOW THIS?
So when we are combing the hair it must be in this direction so we don’t damage the hair.

16. HAIR DENSITY AND HAIR LENGTH
We must consider the density and length of the hair so we can judge how much product we need and also to ensure that all the hair is shampooed and conditioned thoroughly. Usually thick or long hair will take longer to shampoo and condition.

17. SCALP CONDITIONS There are 5 different types of scalp conditions.
Can you name them?
OILY
DRY
NORMAL
DANDRUFF AFFECTED
PRODUCT BUILD UP
WORKSHEET 4

18. OILY SCALP CONDITION Causes By not shampooing properly
Using the wrong products
The over production of the sebaceous gland
Diet
Sweating
How this affects the process
Use the correct shampoo to remove the natural oils
Repeat the shampooing process

19. DRY SCALP CONDIITON Causes Naturally dry skin A chemical process
May have dried the skin
Health problems
Diet
Under production of sebaceous gland
How this affects the process
The product selection
Advise on other services or treatments

20. NORMAL SCALP CONDITION
Causes
N/A
How this affects the process
The choice of product

21. DANDRUFF AFFECTED Causes
By the overproduction of skin cells (can be oily, or dry flaky skin).
How this affects the process
The choice of product
Advise on other services or products

22. PRODUCT BUILD UP Causes The hair may not have been cleansed properly
Too much product applied
Incorrect shampoo used
A high maintenance style
How this affects the process
The choice of product
Repeat shampoo
Advise on more regular shampooing

23. REMEMBER Please leave the room quietly.
We will now have a ten minute break.
REMEMBER
Please leave the room quietly.

24. Hair conditions There are 4 types of hair conditions.
Can you name them?
Chemically damaged
Heat damaged
Environmentally damaged
Product build up
WORKSHEET 5

25. CHEMICALLY DAMAGED Cause Colouring the hair Lightening the hair
Perming the hair
Relaxing the hair

26. HEAT DAMAGED Cause By using straighteners or curling irons a lot
Too much heat on the hair from the hairdryer

27. ENVIRONMENTALLY DAMGED
Cause
By the sun
By the wind
Swimming (chlorine)
Sea water

28. PRODUCT BUILD UP Cause By applying too much product
Over use of products
Using the wrong product for hair type

29. WHAT ARE CONTRAINDICATIONS?
Things that may affect, limit or prohibit the service being carried out.
For shampooing and conditioning these are;
skin and scalp disorders and diseases
cuts and abrasions
product allergies
recent scar tissue
recent injuries to the treatment area.

30. Group discussions
In groups of 3 you will now discuss how these may affect the shampoo and conditioning process.

31. HOMEWORK Revise over worksheets and handouts for mini quiz next week.
Have a nice week!!!