Shampoo and condition the hair

Shampoo and condition the hair

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Following the lessons on shampoo and condition, you will be able to:

Maintain health, safety and hygiene when shampooing

   and conditioning hair and scalp

Maintain a professional personal appearance and demonstrate good communication skills

Shampoo hair and scalp

Condition and treat the hair and scalp

Provide aftercare advice

ph scale

The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14

0-6.9 = Acid

7 = Neutral

7.1-14 = Alkaline

Hair and skin has a pH of 4.5-5.5

The effects of acid and alkaline on the hair 

The effects of acid and alkaline solutions on the hair:

Acid solutions close the cuticle

Alkaline solutions open the cuticle

what does acid based products do the the cuticle

1. opens
2. closes
3. nothing
4. removes dirt

what does alkaline products do to the cuticle

1. closes
2. opens
3. nothing
4. makes shiny

The hydrophilic head of the shampoo molecule ....

1. repels water
2. is attracted to water

The hydrophobic tail of the shampoo molecule.....

1. attracts oil
2. attracts water

Preparation and safety

Following this lesson, you will be able to:

Recognise the importance of working safely to protect the client, yourself and others when providing shampooing and conditioning services

Health, safety and Infection Control

Divided into four areas:

• Client care prior to the service:Includes protecting the client’s skin and clothing.
  
• Client care during the service: Includes detangling the hair from ends to roots prior to and after shampooing.
  
• Personal care: Includes washing and sanitising hands with liquid soap and drying thoroughly to avoid contact dermatitis.
• Salon care: Includes promoting environmental working
  

   practices by reducing water usage and other resources.

what health and safety features do you thinks we should consider when shampooing the hair?

Health and safety 

Water temperature

Protecting the client

Client comfort

Spillages

Infections and infestations

Personal hygiene

Shampooing and conditioning considerations

Recognise the importance of providing an effective client consultation

Recognise the signs and symptoms of hair and skin conditions, identify the cause and treatment available for each

The consultation

Discuss the client’s expectationsand if they can be achieved.

Identify the hair type and condition.

Discuss previous services andtheir effects on the hair.

Consider the service to be provided.

Check the condition of the scalp.

Question your client about contra-indications

Contraindications 

Conditions of the hair