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Design and style long hair creatively

Design and style long hair creatively

Unit of competency
National Code
SHBHDES006
State Code
AWY25
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
31/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/10/2016
Field of Education
110303 - Hairdressing
Original Release Date
12/10/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to research local and international current and emerging hair fashion trends, develop creative hair designs and complete a range of creative, experimental or innovative (avant-garde) long hair styles. This may involve the addition of hair pieces, other fibres, materials and ornaments to achieve the design. The design could be developed to suit a client’s desired look, around particular clothes or an event theme.This unit applies to senior hairdressers who work in salons or as session stylists or technical advisors to product companies. They work independently, have considerable specialist skills and knowledge and provide technical leadership, training and support to team members.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Research and analyse design trends for long hair.
  • 1.1.Research current and emerging trends for creative long hairstyles and develop a portfolio of designs.
  • 1.2.Analyse creative long hair designs, identify structures and techniques and develop a range of design plans within portfolio.
  • 1.3.Develop own designs and techniques for styling long hair creatively.
2. Consult with client and assess hair.
  • 2.1.Determine, through discussion and questioning, client satisfaction or dissatisfaction with current hair design.
  • 2.2.Discuss client preferences, and expectations of desired finished result using visual aids to assist.
  • 2.3.Visually and physically examine and analyse client hair characteristics and existing hair design.
  • 2.4.Evaluate client facial features and bone structure for suitable complementary hair designs, considering the interplay of the elements and principles of hair design.
  • 2.5.Consider portfolio designs and all client factors to visualise, communicate and recommend creative hair designs appropriate for the client.
  • 2.6.Determine the best creative hair design and obtain client agreement to proceed with recommendations.
3. Select styling tools and prepare for service.
  • 3.1.Select appropriate styling and finishing techniques to achieve planned hair design.
  • 3.2.Select styling and finishing products, according to hair type, to achieve desired outcome.
  • 3.3.Select and prepare tools and additional materials according to planned design and styling and finishing techniques to be used.
4. Style and finish hair to pre-planned creative design.
  • 4.1.Maintain client and operator comfort and safety throughout service according to organisational procedures.
  • 4.2.Section and secure hair to divide into manageable and controllable areas.
  • 4.3.Measure and apply styling products, according to product instructions and ensure minimal wastage.
  • 4.4.Use a range of styling tools, techniques and additional materials, as required, to achieve the overall finished creative design.
  • 4.5.Use a range of finishing products, tools and techniques to finish the creative hair design.
  • 4.6.Dispose of styling waste safely, according to organisational procedures.
5. Review service.
  • 5.1.Review service outcomes against client design expectations and confirm client satisfaction with result.
  • 5.2.Adjust finished design in response to any client concerns and own post service analysis of appearance.
  • 5.3.Advise on hair design maintenance and recommend home care products.
  • 5.4.Update design portfolio to include full details of hair design service.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8703 SIHHHDS406A Design and apply creative long hair designs Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BAA4 SHB40216 Certificate IV in Hairdressing Qualification