211 Cut Facial Hair

Cross-contamination can be minimised by;

• Wearing a mask when emptying the contents of the sharps bin

• Washing razor blades in warm soapy water before using

• Ensuring the client has washed his face before cutting the beard

• Disposing of sharps and soiled cotton wool in the correct containers

Which one of the following is the best aftercare advice to give a client following a facial hair shape?

• To exfoliate and keep the skin healthy

• To use firm-hold products to maintain the outline

• To demonstrate how to use clippers

• To demonstrate how to shave using an open razor

what cutting technique would you use when outlining a moustache?

• freehand

• channel cutting

• scissor over comb

• clipper over comb

A beard should be balanced how do you know it is balanced?

• Use the guideline

• don't use a guideline

• check the length and bulk is the same each side

• check that both sides are different

What aftercare advice could you offer to someone who shave daily?

• Exfoliate to prevent ingrowing hairs

• Do not use moisturiser

• Visit a salon regulalry

• Keep the skin tight

If the client has an adverse skin reaction what should you do?

• Carry on regardless

• Stop the service, apply a cool compress and refer to GP

• Administer first aid and diagnose the condition

• Recommend a course of treatment

If you continually close cut a gents facial hair, what are the risks?

• Infestation

• In-growing hairs

• Seborrhoea

• Psoriasis

This cutting technique is to create a smooth and blended change of hair length to a tapered beard line.

• Graduation

• Thinning

• Reverse texturising

• uniform layering

Aftercare should be given on

• Available treatment for infections

• Fashion, trends and service prices

• suitable products and follow up appointments

• alternative style options

What is the recommended method for sterilising combs?

• Chemicals

• Antiseptic spray

• UV cabinet

• Hot spray water