Unit 316- Creative Hair Design
Unit 316- Creative Hair Design
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Unit 316- Creative Hair Design
Opportunities for creating and image
1. Opportunities available in your salon and/or college for creating an image:
• A competition
• Themed event
• Special occasion.
2. What types of images could be covered?
• A historical look a fantasy look, Theatrical, Eras, Cultures, Catwalk
3. What makes up an image?
• Hair
• Clothes
• Make-up
• Accessories
Design Planning
Design planning must be accurate and detailed to help obtain the best results, especially for photographic work.
Consider the following considerations:
• image – historical look, fantasy look or special occasion
• mood board of ideas from research
• mood board develops into a story board when narrowing down ideas of development (eg hair, clothes etc)
• model (remember, you need a model who has the time for you to practise)
• time prior to event
• time during the event
• hair stylist
• clothes
• accessories
• action plan for any problems that may occur
• practise sessions and evaluation techniques
• design plan – how is the plan being presented? eg story board with images (photos of own work, images from magazines, video, present model with image of hair created).
Different Hair Designs
Historical
Theatrical
Era's
Avant- Garde
Cultural
Cat walk
Commercial
Theme based
How to present a design image
Prepare and present sketches
Prepare and present mood boards and story board.
Take photographs of your practice sessions of hair and present.
Prepare a make -up plan for your desired look.
Prepare pictures and ideas for clothes.
Prepare images of ideas for completed look
Where can you research for different ideas-- consider more than just the internet....
Where to research the image being created and access materials
Where to access clothes
• hire shops
• theatre (usually have costume hire)
• charity shops
• high street stores
• make the clothes required for the look
• ask students from fashion design at your college to help
• model’s own clothes.
Remember clothing should complement the image not overwhelm it.
Research Ideas
internet
• libraries
• TV
• films
• magazines/journals
• books
• videos
• photographs
• paintings
• environment/nature
• discussions with people who have had some involvement eg cultural groups in the area you are researching.
Accessories
jewellery
• hair decoration
• props (depending on image).
Hair
• hair magazines/journals
• hair books
• photographs
• discussions with colleagues, tutor, manager or students on a hairdressing course
• hair videos
• hair stylist.
The importance of communication
Why is communication so important when planning and designing a creative image activity?
• To help understanding of information received from/to relevant people (all those involved in the design plan of the image).
• To give accurate information to relevant people on their roles, responsibilities and requirements.
• To ensure clear objectives are defined and set.
• To ensure there are no misunderstandings.
Communication & Conduct
Professional communication in a
salon environment: Try to avoid technical
language, always respond, consider clients
confidentiality.
Verbal – speaking (tone of voice, the
language you use, how quickly and
clearly), questioning (open, closed, probing).
Non-verbal – body language, positive
attitude (your posture, facial expressions,
hand gestures, the distance you stand),
listening (be patient, try to understand).
Written – visual aids, magazines, client
records.
Communication & Conduct
Behave professionally in a salon
environment: Follow health and safety
practice and procedure, salon code of
conduct, respect others, value client(s),
co-operate with others (be sympathetic,
fair, not aggressive), use appropriate
language, avoid gossip, maintain
confidentiality, polite/cheerful and friendly
manner, friendly facial expressions, open
body language, positive attitude, eye
contact, sensible behaviour, team work,
pride in work, punctuality, employer and
client loyalty.
Problems
Models
Space limitations
venue restrictions
tools and resources
timings
budget
These will need to covered for Task b in your 316 Exam.
Describe the technical skills for creating a theme based image
Consider how these could compliment or enhance your chosen look.
Cutting
Styling and dressing
Perming
Colouring
Adding hair
Technical skills used to create an
image:
Colouring – semi, full head quasi, full
head permanent, re-growth, woven, pulled
through.
Perming – brick, directional, stack wind, spiral etc.
Hair up – plaiting, rolls, pleat.
Beauty
Skin care – full facial, express facial,
prescriptive facial.
Waxing – body, leg, arm, facial, intimate
waxing.
Technical skills used to create an
image: Hairdressing
Shampooing and conditioning – normal,
dry, oily, chemically treated, damaged,
dandruff, surface, penetrating, scalp, leave
in.
Cutting – uniform layer, one length, short
graduation, long graduation.
Shaving and beard cutting – trim, reshape,
moustache, beard, full shave.
Setting – brick, directional, wet, dry, finger
waves, pin-curls.
Blow-drying – finger dry, curling,
straightening and smoothing, body.
Presenting your final image
Competition
Advantages to workplace
Increase clients.
Increase in services offered by the business.
Increase profits to business.
Improved professional image of salon.
Presenting your final image
Benefits to self
Increase clientele.
Increase commission.
Increased opportunities to develop further in own job role.
Improve professional image.
Possible publicity.
Hair Extensions
For your exam you need to state how to use different types and you could cover life expectancy for each one.
Different types available
Synthetic fibre extensions
Clip in extensions
Real Hair extensions
Pre-bonded
Micro loops
Sewn in extensions
Presenting your final image
Hair Show
Benefits to self
Increase clientele.
Increase commission.
Increased opportunities to develop further in own job role.
Improve professional image.
Possible publicity.
Presenting your final image
Hair Show
Advantages to workplace
Increase clients.
Increase in services offered by the business.
Increase profits to business.
Improved professional image of salon.
Presenting your final image
Photographic shoot
Advantages to workplace
Increase clients.
Increase in services offered by the business.
Increase profits to business.
Improved professional image of salon.
Presenting your final image
Photographic shoot
Benefits to self
Increase clientele.
Increase commission.
Increased opportunities to develop further in own job role.
Improve professional image.
Possible publicity.
Evaluation
You need to evaluate your image by obtaining feedback from people, to identify:
• strengths: and how you can use them in future competitions or events
• weaknesses: in the design, planning stage or when participating during the event. This will help identify how to improve on areas that need development
• objectives: set in the design plan, were they met? If any have not been met, why?
Areas you may wish to obtain feedback on:
• did you meet the objectives set in the design plan
• has the business benefited from the event (beauty show, photographic shoot, competition)
• did everyone involved (make-up artist, photographer, model anyone who had a job role) carry out their roles effectively and meet the responsibilities set and agreed by them?
Evaluation
Who can you obtain feedback from to ensure the best possible response in helping with the evaluation task?
• Colleagues.
• Manager.
• Photographer.
• Make-up artist.
• Competition judges.
The method used for feedback may depend on whom you are obtaining feedback from. It is advisable to obtain feedback from more than one source.
Evaluation
Methods of obtaining feedback:
• Hold a meeting for all who have been involved to discuss pre-plan points (to ensure you cover everything required).
• Use a questionnaire/evaluation form for the others involved.
• Ask questions to relevant people.
• Checklist self evaluation form to complete and discuss with relevant persons (manager).
Action:
• Discuss the above with your tutor to identify the most suitable method for you to use for your design image.
• If using a questionnaire and or self-evaluation checklist design this and have it ready for the event.
• If holding a meeting you will need to build this into the design plan.
• Make notes from the meeting, or if using questionnaires, evaluate the information and write a brief summary of the findings/outcome.
Mood board: The thought process, story
behind an image, a poster, collage, display
of ideas; can include media images, text,
objects, textiles, accessories.
Theme: Decide upon a theme for your
project, avant-garde, catwalk, wedding
hair, school prom hair, historical ideas,
famous people, fantasy, futuristic, Disney
characters, make believe, classic (current
fashion).
Methods of identifying media images:
Imagery from the internet, books,
magazines, television, films, photographs.
Purpose of a mood board: A
communication method to target audience,
set the scene/storyline, share concept,
express mood/feelings behind image,
visual aid.
How to present a mood board: Formal/
informal presentation, an actual board or
via computer software, PowerPoint
presentation, additional props/clothes/
make-up/accessories/jewellery, prepared
speech/prompt cards, professionalism,
varied communication skills (body
language, tone, clarity, projection of voice),
interpersonal skills.
Recap
Concept of advertising to a target
audience: Demonstrate presentation skills,
personal creative ideas, platform to show
technical skills, illustrates progression,
encourage motivation, enthusiasm and
creativity, boosts self esteem, personalised
to target audience.
Target audience: Invited guests, audience
can be drawn from dignitaries, workplace
colleagues, management team, teachers,
lecturers, tutors, peers, employers,
prospective employers, photographer,
television/news crew.
Competition
Start planning for your Competition look.
This Year's theme- Film- With a Tim Burton Twist
Start Planning for your design plan-
Brainstorm some ideas and start collating some images to support this.
Design Guide
Explain how to research and develop ideas for creating an image
Be able to describe ways of combining styling, dressing and finishing techniques to create the completed look- you must include how you are implementing your temporary hair extensions
Be able to explain ways of presenting a created image and look effectively
Be able to describe the potential commercial benefits of developing and creating design work
Be able to state the importance of accurate planning, attention to detail and working to timescales
Be able to explain how the venue can affect the design plans
Be able to remedy problems that may occur with different opportunities for creating an image
Be able to outline the skills required for presenting the image
Be able to explain how other services can develop and complement the image and look