Week 5 - Pressure testing and formative assessment for shampoo and blowdry
Classroom Expectations
No entering the classroom without a tutor
Arrive in correct uniform and dress code
No food or drink in the classroom - Only water in a clear bottle.
Set up your work area, taking out your kit.
Ensure you have your logbook and learner review booklet out - with a pen and any note books.
Fully participate in your session
NO use of mobile phones - unless instructed by your tutor.
Be respectful to others and the working environment
Ask questions if you are unsure.
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Classroom Expectations
No entering the classroom without a tutor
Arrive in correct uniform and dress code
No food or drink in the classroom - Only water in a clear bottle.
Set up your work area, taking out your kit.
Ensure you have your logbook and learner review booklet out - with a pen and any note books.
Fully participate in your session
NO use of mobile phones - unless instructed by your tutor.
Be respectful to others and the working environment
Ask questions if you are unsure.
Pressure testing and formative assessment for shampoo and blow-dry
Word of the week: Petrissage
Aim - To complete a formative assessment for a shampoo and blow-dry service on a peer.
Lesson Objectives:
Introduction into the assessment process: Be able to explain the difference between a formative and summative assessment.
Explain the benefits of a pressure test and how this can be used to develop your skills and knowledge.
Explain the importance of ensuring you are monitoring your timing throughout the service.
Complete a shampoo and blow-dry on a peer as a formative assessment.
Planning your assessment
PLAN: What result am I trying to achieve and what could prevent it?
During:
MONITOR: Is the application developing as expected? What evidence am I looking for?
After:
EVALUATE: What worked? What would I change next time and why?
Before the Assessment- Plan
What result am I trying to achieve and what could prevent it?
What finished look have I agreed with my client?
What have I noticed about their hair and scalp that could affect the result?
Which products, brushes and dryer settings will I use, and why?
What could make this service challenging, and how will I manage it?
How will I organise my time to include final checks and cleaning my workstation?
During the assessment — MONITOR
Is my service progressing as expected? What evidence am I looking for?
Is my client comfortable? How have I checked?
Have I cleansed and rinsed the hair thoroughly?
Are my sections suitable for the hair, brush and intended style?
Are my tension, heat and airflow creating the shape I planned?
What can I see and feel that tells me each section is dry and ready to move on?
Am I on track to finish within the agreed time?
What needs adjusting, and why?
After the assessment — EVALUATE
What worked? What would I change next time and why?
How closely does my finished style match the agreed look?
What do I notice when I check the front, back and both sides?
Which technique or product choice worked well? What evidence shows this?
What feedback did my client and tutor give me?
How effectively did I manage my time, work safely and reduce waste?
What would I change next time, and how would this improve the result?
What one skill will I focus on before my next assessment?
How confident do you feel to carry out a shampoo and blowdry serivce today?
Describe the difference between a formative and summative assessment.
Pressure testing guide
This is a guide of what we are looking for during your assessment for a shampoo and blow-dry.
Once complete, you will be given this by your tutor as well as both verbal and written feedback. This will allow you to self-reflect on your service and develop your own knowledge and skills.
Units for assessment: 203 / 204 / 209
You must complete a full consultation on your client - carrying out all relevant tests and identifying all factors
You must ensure you have identified suitable products to use within the shampoo and blow-dry service.
Once you have completed a full consultation, you need to go through the consultation in detail with your tutor.
Remember to record your timings for your service. When you have finshed, complete the client feedback and aftercare section and self reflection on the back.
Pairs
Extension Task
Recap brick wind set on tuition head
Tools and equipment set up
Set rollers
Setting pins
Pin curl clips
Brushes and combs
Sectioning clips
Hair net
Tuition head
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Setting and dressing
Choose suitable styling and finishing products for a shampoo and set.
Complete a brick set on a training head.
Once complete put a hair net over the head and place under the dryer.
Key term - Hygroscopic
Meaning - The hairs ability to absorb moisture from the air.
Key term - Hydrogen bonds
Meaning - The temporary bonds found within the hair. These are broken down with water and heat.
Key term - Alpha Keratin, Beta Keratin
Meaning - Alpha Keratin - Hair in its natural state, before being washed or blowdried.
Beta Keratin - Hair after it has been blow-dried or styled using heat.
Extension task
Colour development:
Complete the Case studies given to you and continue to develop your foil placement.
Colour products
Semi-Permanent colour has no ammonia, adds tone and shine, and fades gradually (e.g. Wella Color Fresh).
Quasi colour penetrates deeper, lasts longer, and can blend up to 70% grey (e.g. Wella Color Touch).
Permanent colour gives 100% grey coverage, lifts natural hair colour, and offers long-lasting results (e.g. Wella Koleston Perfect).
Which peroxide strength is used for grey coverage?
6% peroxide for full coverage
3% peroxide for subtle tones
What is the role of 9% peroxide?
Used for lightening up to 3 levels
Suitable for all colour applications
How does 12% peroxide function?
Only for dark hair colouring
Lightens hair by 4-5 levels
Which peroxide is milder for hair?
12% peroxide for everyday use
3% peroxide for gentle applications
How confident do you now feel completing a Shampoo and Blow- dry service
Confident
Somewhat Confident
Need more practice
Reflection- Record answers in your Learning Review Booklet
Self-Reflection
What part of today's service went particularly well?
What skills or techniques do you need to develop further?
How effectively did you manage your timing during the service?
Feedback
What feedback did your tutor or peer give you?
How will you use this feedback to improve your next service?
Professional Standards
Did you meet the salon's expectations for presentation, client care and consultation?
Goal setting- Set a target for next session to support development improving your skills/techniques.
