VTCT Entry Level Award in an Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector (Entry 3)
VTCT Product Code: AM30033
Guided Learning Hours: 62
Age Restriction: 14
Qualification Number: 500/6804/0
Minimum Credits: 7
Units: 3-9
UV30338: Module 1
Styling hair using hairdressing techniques
Guided learning hours: 30
Credits: 3
Styling hair using hairdressing techniques
Credits: 3
INTRODUCTION
Through this unit you will develop the skill of blow drying, finger drying and finishing techniques on a variety of hair types and lengths.
You will work under the direction of a stylist who will help you to identify the capability of your client’s hair so that you can choose from a range of products, tools and equipment to complete the look. You will need to demonstrate the ability to use heated styling equipment to finish the service.
Part of this service is to provide your client with good aftercare advice.
What will this unit cover?
- Basic hair styling techniques.
- Hair styling tools and equipment.
- Factors that can influence the style that can be created.
- Products that can be used for hair styling and their benefits.
After completing this unit you will:
1. Be able to prepare for styling women’s hair.
2. Be able to style women’s hair.
Competent performance of ‘Observation’ outcomes must be demonstrated to your assessor on at least three occasions.
Criteria may not always naturally occur during a practical observation. In such instances you will be asked questions to demonstrate your competence in this area. Your assessor will document the criteria that have been achieved through oral questioning.
Your assessor will sign off an outcome when all criteria have been competently achieved in a single client service.
There are no maximum service times that apply to this unit.
Each unit will contain:
Introduction: This tells you what you will learn during the unit.
Let’s Recap: Recap your knowledge and learning from the previous module through a multiple.
Knowledge Area: This contains all the knowledge needed to complete the unit plus interactive activities to help you with your learning. You will also find informative videos which can be viewed and paused as needed.
Practical Observation: You will be required to carry out practical assessment for some units. These will be completed during your tutor visits or via online video. You will need to successfully complete and pass a particular number of assessments detailed in each unit.
Learn and Grow: Take your learning to the next level with research tasks and quizzes.
Assessment: At the end of the unit you will be set tasks to show your understanding of each unit. These will need to be uploaded for your tutor to mark and give you feedback. Once all criteria has been met, your assessor will sign off the completed unit.
Outcome 1
Be able to prepare for styling women’s hair
Be able to prepare for styling women’s hair
What will this module cover?
- Basic styling techniques
- Factors that influence styling women’s hair
After completing this unit you will:
- Know the basic styling techniques
- Be able to identify factors that influence styling women’s hair
KNOWLEDGE AREA
Basic styling techniques for women’s hair:
- Blow drying (flat, root lift, movement)
- Straightening
- Smoothing
- Curling (waves, curls)
- Finger drying (natural look, spiky effect)
- Hair up (plait, pleat, rolls, curls)
Factors that influence styling:
Hair condition: The overall condition of the hair.
Hair length: The length of the hair will affect which styles you can create for the client.
Hair texture: This describes how thick or thin each individual strand of hair is.
Hair density: The number of strands of hair growing out of each square inch of the scalp.
Hair elasticity: The hairs overall strength.
Hair growth: The hair grows in different patterns. It is important to know which way your clients hair grows as the hair will lie in a certain way.
Face shape: Your hair acts as a frame to your face. Having the right hairstyle can change the way your face looks.
Which face shape do you have? Have a look in the mirror, which shape looks the closest to your face? If you have long hair, you may need to pull it back from your face to help you decide.
LEARN & GROW
Research online the different hair growth patterns below to familiarize yourself with them and write down how to identify them.
- Whorl
- Cowlick
- Widows peak
- Double crown
- Receding hairline
Once complete email to learning.hairattheacademy@gmail.com
ASSESSMENT
ASSESSMENT
Styling hair using hairdressing techniques: VTCT: UV30338 – Module 1
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