Level 3 Cutting

Prepare for cutting

• Prepare yourself, the client and work area for cutting service
• Use suitable consultation techniques to identify service objectives
• Assess the potential of the hair to achieve the desired look by identifying the influencing factors

Preparation

Preparation of self Preparation of client Preparation of work area

Consultation techniques

• Advice – what will work, what will not?
• Use visual aids – shade charts, style book, portfolio, collection of pictures.

Consultation Techniques

• Questioning – open, closed, probing.
• Language – appropriate level for client, use of technical/non-technical language.
• Client expectations/needs – listen, clarify, advise, plan.
• History of hair – hair tests, touch, feel, look of hair.

Contraindications

• skin disorders (disease, infestation, infection, defect, bacteria, virus, fungi, parasites)
• Skin sensitivities – reaction Allergies – latex, nut, plasters, perfume, oil.
• History of allergic reaction – positive reaction to skin test, colour service Incompatible products – metallic salts, previous chemical treatments.

Contraindications

• Medication – prescription medication Medical condition – high blood pressure, pregnancy, radiotherapy, cancer

• Hair condition – chemical, heat damage, environmental

• Hair disorder – contagious/ non‑contagious

• Skin disorder – contagious/ non‑contagious, cross infection (stylist to client, client to stylist).

Communicate and behave in a professional manner

UHB28 Level 3 Cutting Ranges At least 6 restyles

Mens Hair Cutting UHB60 At least 4 cuts

Ranges to cover

Styling & Aftercare Advice

Cutting Vocabulary One length cut This is when all the hair is cut to the same length This gives a one length bob effect One length – held at 0˚ angle = no graduation, heavy base line.

Long Graduation / Layer

Cutting Vocabulary Long Graduation This is when the inner lengths of the haircut are shorter than the outside length of the hair. This gives a haircut of longer length with shorter inner layers Long graduation – held at 145˚ angle = weight line below where 1st layer sits.

Bob's Blunt Graduated Concave

Cutting Vocabulary Short Graduation This is when the inner lengths of the hair cut are longer than the outside length of the hair Short graduation – held at 45˚ angle = weight line below where 1st layer sits.

Nod/Aim:

• To achieve a variety of hair cuts on a block

Amcanion/Objectives:

• Learners to watch tutor demonstrate cut
• Learners to re create the cut
• Learners to achieve a competent evenly balanced cut & finish

Layers Uniform - Round - Square

Uniform layer This is when all sections of the haircut are cut to the same length This gives a haircut of even length all over the head Uniform layer – held at 90˚ angle = no weight line

Cutting Vocabulary

Short Graduation Clipper / Scissor

• Effects Achieved:

• Creates short graduation
• Short in nape progressing longer to the crown
• Club cutting (blunt ends)
• Removes unwanted hair
• Removes exact amount of hair
• Only use on dry hair

Using Clippers

• Grade 8 - leaves hair 25mm in length
• Grade 7 - leaves hair 22mm long
• Grade 6 - leaves hair 19mm long
• Grade 5 - leaves hair 16mm long
• Grade 4 - leaves hair 13mm long
• Grade 3 - leaves hair 10mm long
• Grade 2 - leaves hair 6mm long

• Grade 1 - leaves hair 3mm long (smallest)

Interchangeable attachments - vary in depth, 8 grades

Clipper attachments