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E3a Knowledge Questions and Answers
Unit H6 (012)
Cut hair using basic techniques
1. State your salons requirements for client preparation
Answer:
Candidates answer should reflect salon policy but include reference to gowning the client
2. State the maximum time allocated by your salon for the following:
Hair Cuts Length of time
One length
Uniform Layer
Short graduation
Long graduation
Answer: Times should reflect the maximum allocated in the candidates salon
3. State your salons and legal requirements for the disposal of waste
materials
Answer:
Make reference to disposal of hair and sharps
4. List at least two items from the range of protective clothing and materials that should
be available for clients
Answer:
Responses should include two of the following – gowns, cutting collar, cape, neck strips, towels
5. Describe why it is important to protect clients from hair clippings
Answer:
To maintain client comfort throughout and following the service
To protect the clients clothing
6. Describe how the position of your client and yourself can affect the desired outcome and minimise fatigue and the risk of injury
Answer:Client – seat the client comfortably with back against
the chair. Try to prevent the client from slouching. This minimises discomfort to the client and helps the stylist to complete the haircut correctly.
Yourself – stand with feet slightly apart to maintain balance and even distribution of weight. Avoid stretching or bending. This helps to prevent long term injury
7. State two safety considerations that have to be taken into account when cutting hair
Answer: Disposal of sharps in accordance with legal
requirements and salon procedures Client position and comfort Avoid harm to self and others Prompt removal of hair cuttings from the
floor Care when handling cutting tools
8. Briefly describe why it is important to avoid cross infection and infestation
Answer: To ensure the image and reputation of the
salon is maintained To minimise the risk of spreading infection
and infestation
9. State two reasons why work areas should be kept clean and tidy
Answer:
To minimise the risk of cross infection To maintain a professional image To reduce hazards
10. Briefly describe why it is important to position your cutting tools for ease of
use.
Answer:
To ensure that all tools are readily available and to provide an efficient method throughout the service.
11. State three methods that can be used in the salon for sterilising tools and
equipment
Answer:
Moist heat Chemical Ultra violet rays
12. Identify the appropriate method of sterilisation for the tools listed
Cutting Tools Appropriate method of sterilisation
Scissors Moist Heat UV Rays
Razors Moist Heat UV Rays
Combs Chemicals UV Rays
Sectioning Clips Chemicals UV Rays
Answer:
13. Outline at least four methods for working safely and hygienically when cutting hair
Answer:The candidate should make reference to at least four of
the following: Use clean protective materials Sterilise all tools Use tools with care Remove hair cuttings from floor at end of service Remove hair cuttings from client throughout the
service Keep work area clean and tidy throughout service
14. State at least three ways of correctly using and maintaining cutting tools
Answer:
The candidates response should include at least three of the following:
Ensure that all tools are fit for purpose Use only for intended purpose Carry in a safe manner Clean and sterilise after use Oil cutting tools are required
15. State the importance of personal hygiene
Answer: To minimise offence to clients and
colleagues To reduce the risk of cross infection To reduce the risk of cross infestation
16. Describe briefly why each of the following factors must be taken into consideration prior and
during cutting
Suspected infections Suspected infestations Hair density Hair texture Hair type
Head and face shape Hair elasticity Hair growth patterns Piercings Scalp disorders
16. Answer: Suspected infections: to minimise the risk of spreading the infection Suspected infestation: to minimise the risk of spreading the infestation Hair density – the hair may be too abundant or too sparse for the expected result Hair texture – the texture of the clients hair may be unsuitable for the expected
result Hair type – the hair may be too curly, wavy or straight for the expected result Head and face shape – the choice of haircut or style may be unflattering for the
clients head or face shape Hair elasticity – the degree of tension applied to the hair will vary according to the
amount of elasticity Hair growth patterns – the client may have a hair growth pattern that will influence
the choice of the hair cut Piercings – to minimise the risk of injury or discomfort to the client if cutting tools
or combs come into contact with piercing To ensure that the haircut can be completed to the satisfaction of the client Scalp disorders – the client may have a scalp disorder that will influence the choice
of the haircut
17. List the factors which should be considered when cutting wet hair and dry hair
Answer: Hair elasticity Hair growth pattern Hair type Hair style
18. State the average rate of hair growth
Answer:
1.25cm (or ½ inch) per month
19. State why it is important to check the hair before and after shampooing prior to
cuttingAnswer:
Before shampooing – to enable the stylist to identify the natural hair growth patterns, hair density, texture, elasticity, degree of curl and preferred direction of hair
After shampooing – to enable the stylist to identify the natural lie of hair, the degree of curl and elasticity
20. State the importance of consulting with clients throughout the cutting
process.
Answer:
To accurately establish the clients wishes, to provide accurate information to the client, to confirm the progress of the haircut in meeting the clients expectations.
21. State the importance of applying the correct degree of tension to the hair
when cutting
Answer: To avoid stretching the hair and thereby
cutting it too short
To avoid using different tensions that would create an uneven result
22. State a.) when and b.) how to use club, freehand and scissor over comb
cutting techniquesAnswera.) Club – to reduce length, to retain bulk of hair
Freehand – when tension is to be avoided or is not requiredScissor over comb – to achieve graduation in a hair cut, to achieve a shorter, closer look
b.) Club – hair is held between fingers and cut straight acrossFreehand – hair is combed into position and cut without being held Scissor over comb – hair is lifted by and held in the comb whilst being cut with the scissors
23. State the reasons for establishing and following cutting guidelines
Answer: To determine the finished length and shape
of the required haircut To ensure methodical progression of the
haircut To enable an accurate cut to be achieved
24. State the importance of cross checking the cut
Answer:
To ensure the accuracy of the hair cut
25. State the importance of working with the natural fall of the hair when
considering weight distribution within a hair cut
Answer:
To ensure that the expected shape of the hair cut can be achieved
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