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Style hair using twisting techniques

VTCT is the specialist awarding body for the Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy, Complementary Therapy and Sport and Active Leisure sectors, with over 45 years of experience.

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UN2AH23Style hair using twisting techniques

Through this unit you will develop a variety of twisting techniques for African type that form part of the barbering services. Being able to identify the condition of your client’s hair, skin and scalp will determine which products and technique to use. Maintenance of the twists and aftercare advice also form part of this unit.

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Credit value

Level

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Observations

External paper(s)

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On completion of this unit you will:

Learning outcomes Evidence requirements

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Style hair using twisting techniques

1. Be able to use safe and effective methods of working when using twisting techniques

2. Be able to style hair by twisting

3. Understand salon and legal requirements

4. Understand how to work safely, effectively and hygienically when styling

5. Understand the hairdressing science that relates to styling hair

6. Know how to perform twisting techniques

7. Understand styling products, tools and their use

8. Understand the aftercare advice to provide clients on hair maintenance and management

1. Simulation is not allowed for any performance evidence within this unit.

2. You must practically demonstrate in your everyday work that you have met the standard for styling hair using twisting techniques.

3. Your assessor will observe your performance on at least 3 occasions which must include:• comb twists off the scalp covering a

minimum of 50% of the head • flattwistcoveringaminimumof50%of

the head• twist out covering a minimum of 50% of

the head.

4. From the range, you must show that you have:• usedallthestylingandfinishing

products listed• created all the looks listed• used all the twisting techniques listed• taken account of all the factors listed• given the advice listed.

5. It is likely most evidence of your performance will be gathered from the observations made by your assessor but you may be required to produce other evidence to support your performance if your assessor has not been present.

6. Knowledge and understanding in this unit will be assessed by an external paper. The criteria that make up this paper are highlighted in white throughout this unit. There is one external paper that must be achieved.

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Achieving observation outcomes

Achieving range

Maximum service times

Achieving observations and range

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Your assessor will observe your performance of practical tasks. The minimum number of observations required is indicated in the evidence requirements section of this unit.

Criteria may not always naturally occur during a practical observation. In such instances you will be asked questions to demonstrate your competence in this area. Your assessor will document the criteria that have been achieved through oral questioning.

Your assessor will sign off an outcome when all criteria have been competently achieved in a single client service.

The range section indicates what must be covered. Ranges must be practically demonstrated as part of an observation. Your assessor will document the portfolio reference once a range has been competently achieved.

The following maximum service times apply to this unit:

Twists created on wet hair(50% of the head) 60 minutes

Twists created on hair blow dried using a comb attachment(50% of the head) 60 minutes

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Observation 1 2 3Criteria questioned orally

Date achieved

Portfolio reference

Learner signature

Assessor initials

Outcome 1

Observations


Date achieved

Portfolio reference

Learner signature

Assessor initials

You can:

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*May be assessed through oral questioning.

Be able to use safe and effective methods of working when using twisting techniques

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a. Protect the client’s clothing effectively throughout the service

b. Position yourself and the client to meet the needs of the service without causing discomfort

c. Keep the work area clean and tidy throughout the service

d. Use working methods that: - minimise the wastage of styling andfinishingproducts - minimise the risk of cross-infection - make effective use of the working time - ensure the use of clean resources - minimise the risk of harm or injury to yourself and others

e. Maintain personal standards of health and hygiene which minimise the risk of cross-infection, infestation and offence to clients and colleagues

f. Useproductsandmethodsidentifiedasaresult of consultation with the client

g. Refer clients with untreated conditions to a general practitioner and or trichologist, as necessary*

h. Complete the styling service within a commercially viable time

Outcome 2

You can:


Date achieved

Portfolio reference

Learner signature

Assessor initials

a. Confirmtheclient’ssatisfactionwiththeagreed look at consultation, during and on completion of the service

b. Prepare the client’s hair prior to the service

c. Maintain a suitable and even tension throughout the twisting process

d. Control and secure the twist into the desired look

e. Use, combine and adapt twisting techniques to take account of the factors which influencetheachievementofthedesiredlook

f. Check the completed twists are of uniform size and are dried, as relevant

g. Applysuitablestylingandfinishingproductsthat complement and enhance the desired look *

h. Achieveafinishedlookwhichmeetstheintended direction, balance and volume, complements the client’s features and enhances their image

i. Give the client suitable aftercare advice on the maintenance of the style and hair condition

Be able to style hair by twisting

*May be assessed through oral questioning.

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Range

You must practically demonstrate that you have:

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Used allthestylingandfinishingproducts Portfolio reference

Gel

Spray

Oil

Created all the looks Portfolio reference

Twists created on wet hair (50% of the head) Maximum service time 60 minutes

Twists created on hair blow dried using a combattachment (50% of the head) Maximum service time 60 minutes

Used all the twisting techniques Portfolio reference

Twist out

Comb twists on scalp

Comb twists off scalp

Bantu knots

Flat twist

You must practically demonstrate that you have:

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Taken account of all the factors Portfolio reference

Desired look

Hair elasticity

Head and face shape

Hair texture

Hair length

Hair density

Alopecia

Scalp condition

Given the advice Portfolio reference

Hair care

Products for use at home

Maintenance of their style

Potential for style change

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Developing knowledge

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Achieving knowledge outcomes

Achieving the external paper

You will be guided by your tutor and assessor on the evidence that needs to be produced. Your knowledge and understanding will be assessed using the assessment methods listed below:

• Observed work• Witness statements• Audio-visual media • Evidence of prior learning or attainment• Written questions• Oral questions• Assignments• Case studies

Where possible your assessor will integrate knowledge outcomes into practical observations through oral questioning.

The external paper will test your knowledge of the criteria highlighted in white. A pass mark of 70% must be achieved.Criterianotachievedwillbeidentifiedtoyourtutor/assessor.Youwillthen be orally questioned or asked to produce other forms of evidence as all unit criteria must be achieved.

Your assessor will complete the table below when the 70% pass mark has been achieved.

Paper Date achieved Assessor initials

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Knowledge

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Understand salon and legal requirements

You can: Portfolioreference/Assessor initials*

a. Describe the salon's requirements for client preparation

b. State the salon's expected service times for twisting hair

c. Describe own responsibilities under the current Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations in relation to the use ofstylingandfinishingproducts

d. Describe the salon's image and expected standards of service

* Assessor initials to be inserted if orally questioned. Requirements highlighted in white are assessed in the external paper.

Outcome 3

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Outcome 4

Understand how to work safely, effectively and hygienically when styling


a. List the protective equipment that should be available

b. Explain how the position of the client and yourself can affect the desired outcome and reduce fatigue and the risk of injury

c. Explain why it is important to position equipment for ease of use

d. Explain why it is important to keep the work area clean and tidy

e. Describe methods of working safely and hygienically and which minimise the risk of cross-infection and cross-infestation

f. Explain the importance of personal hygiene

g. Describe the methods of sterilisation used in hairdressing salons

h. Explain the importance of using products economically


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Outcome 5

Understand the hairdressing science that relates to styling hair


a. Explain the potential consequences of excessive tension on the hair and scalp

b. Describehowtoidentifythefirstsignsoftractionalopecia

c. Describe the types and causes of alopecia

d. Describe the hair and scalp conditions that require referral to a general practitioner and or trichologist

e. Explain why it is important to moisturise the hair after twisting

f. Outlinethephysicaleffectsofstylingandfinishingproductsonthehair


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Outcome 6

Know how to perform twisting techniques


a. Describethefactorsthatinfluencethestylingprocess,finishedlook and the choice and direction of the twisting

b. Explain the importance of sectioning hair accurately when twisting

c. Explain how to handle the hair when twisting to maintain a correct and even tension

d. Describe how to carry out the following twisting techniques: − twistout − combtwistsonscalp − combtwistsoffscalp − bantuknots − flattwist

e. Statehowtwistingonwetordryhaircaninfluencethefinishedlook


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Outcome 7

Understand styling products, tools and their use


a. Outlinethetypesofstylingandthefinishingproductsandtoolsavailable for twisting hair

b. Outline which products are suitable to use when twisting hair, for different hair types and to achieve different effects

c. Explain the importance of following manufacturers’ instructions relatingtotheuseofstylingandfinishingproductsinthesalon


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Outcome 8

Understand the aftercare advice to provide clients on hair maintenance and management


a. State how often to shampoo and cleanse the hair according to hairstyle, hair and scalp condition and lifestyle

b. Explain how to maintain the hair condition whilst it is twisted

c. Outline the products to use for home care and those to avoid and why

d. State how to protect the hair whilst sleeping and why

e. Describe how to protect the hair from reversion caused by moisture (e.g. environmental, sports related, steamy conditions)

f. Describe how to ensure the longevity of the twists

g. State how to deal with signs of traction alopecia

h. Ensure the safe removal of the twisted style

i. Explain how to give effective advice and recommendations to clients


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