Level 3 style and dress

State why it is important to gown the client correctly when styling dressing and finishing the hair

• To protect clients and clothing

• Because it looks professional

• So that you are following government mitigation risk regulations

State why it is important to regularly check the filter on a hairdryer?

• We have to follow what our tutors states

• To ensure the filter is not blocked. If used when blocked the dryer will overheat and could set alight! This would put self and others at risk.

• You do this as PAT testing states this

Name 3 methods of sterilisation that could be used on styling equipment

• Heat, chemical and Ultraviolet

• Heat, chemical and disinfecting

• Chemicals and wipes

State why you need to check electrical equipment prior to use.

• To ensure the equipment is in good condition and clean

• You have to check as PAT testing states this.

Why is it important to let hair cool hair prior to dressing out?

• To ensure the reformed hydrogen bonds are fixed into place, this helps to achieve a longer lasting effect

• It is easier to handle

• Cold opens the cuticles

Hair is hygroscopic - what does this mean?

• Hair does not like dirt

• Hairs ability to absorb moisture

• Hair likes water

• Hair likes grease

Name two types of keratin found in the hair.

• Alpha and beta keratin

• Alpha and cortex keratin

• Melanin and eumelanin

State the changes that take place in the hair structure during the drying, styling and finishing process

• Alpha is natural state and beta is new shape

• Alpha is new shape and beta is natural shape

What effect would be achieved when winding the hair off the base for a set?

• Maximum root lift and more volume

• minimum root lift and less volume

When would you use pincurling?

• Use on wet hair to achieve waves if set in different directions.

• Used for volume

• Used for tight curls