Session 5. Blow drying and styling techniques and methods - Part 1. Trainer requirements to teach this session. Trainer notes:

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1 Blow drying and styling techniques and methods - Part 1 Trainer requirements to teach this session Handout.5.1 (2 pages) Handout.5.2 Handout.5.3 Handout.5.4 Handout.5.6 Handout.5.9 Handout.5.10 Slide.5.10 Handout.5.14 Hairdressing block Variety of brushes used for blow drying Trainer notes: The session will cover: Blow drying and styling techniques and methods - Part Current techniques for blow drying, finger drying and finishing hair 5.2 How the factors affect the styling process and the finished look 5.3 How the finished result of blow drying is affected by tension, size of hair mesh, size of brush, angle at which the brush is held and not allowing the hair to cool before removing the hair mesh from the brush 5.4 Why the direction of the air flow when drying is important to achieve the desired look 5.5 Why the hair needs to be sectioned for styling 5.6 How the size of the section and the angle at which the hair is held during drying influences the volume and direction of the hair movement 5.7 How to carry out the styling techniques in the range Copyright Habia All rights reserved. Page 1 - Unit H10 - Session 2.

2 5.8 The effects that can be achieved by curling on and off base 5.9 The advice to give to clients prior to the use of heated styling equipment Aftercare advice for clients Part Products for home use that will benefit the client and those to avoid and why 5.11 How the continual use of heated equipment can affect the hair 5.12 How to recreate and maintain the agreed style 5.13 How lifestyle can influence their choice of style Communication 5.14 How to give effective advice and recommendations to clients Page 2 - Unit H10 - Session 2. Copyright Habia All rights reserved.

3 Blow drying and styling techniques and methods 5.1 The current techniques for blow drying, finger drying and finishing hair Ref: Handout.5.1 Explain to learners that, as fashions in hairdressing constantly change. Therefore, the techniques used to achieve the looks also change. Suggestion Have a range of style plates available for the learners to look at. The style plates should show current hairstyles that have been styled and finished. Include blow drying, finger drying techniques. Emphasise to learners that before choosing a technique they must take various factors into consideration: the required result the haircut the texture and elasticity of the hair the length and density of the hair any growth patterns the head and face shape Then explain the styling techniques: Blow drying Finger drying Blow drying: tell learners that this technique requires the use of a hand held hair dryer and a brush. Copyright Habia All rights reserved. Page 3 - Unit H10 - Session 2.

4 The brush positions and holds the hair while the hot air from the dryer is directed over it to dry it into a new position. Explain that different sized and types of brushes can be used for this technique to achieve many styles. Blow drying can smooth and straighten or give the hairstyle curl, movement, body and volume. State that the finish can be broken up to look more casual by using a brush or the hands to loosen the structure of the style. Finger drying: say that this is a similar technique to blow-drying except that the fingers hold and mould the hair into shape for drying. Tell learners that the result produced by this technique is much less formal than that achieved by blow-drying. Explain that the style is often undefined and has a loose, casual finish. Page 4 - Unit H10 - Session 2. Copyright Habia All rights reserved.

5 5.2 How the factors affect the styling process and the finished look Emphasise to learners that, before drying a client s hair they must take many factors into account as these may have an effect on the technique to use or on the style that can be achieved. Ref: Handout.5.2 Tell the learners that the factors are: Hair cut Hair growth patterns Hair elasticity Head and face shape Hair texture Hair length Hair density The occasion for which the style is required Use the handout to explain how the factors influence the styling and finishing process. 5.3 How the finished result of blow drying is affected by tension, size of hair mesh, size of brush, angle at which the brush is held and not allowing the hair to cool before removing the hair mesh from the brush Explain to the learners blow drying is a technique that requires a certain degree of dexterity; the way the hand-dryer and brush are held and positioned will have an effect on the finished result. Handout.5.3 Copyright Habia All rights reserved. Page 5 - Unit H10 - Session 2.

6 Use the handout to explain how the finished result is affect by: tension size of hair mesh size of brush angle at which the brush is held not allowing the hair to cool before removing the hair mesh from the brush. Ref: Hairdressing Block Suggestion Have a hairdressing block, hand-held dryer and a selection of brushes ready to demonstrate how to apply even tension using dryer and brush. Demonstrate: the suitable size of hair mesh to be taken the effects achieved from different sized brushes the effects achieved when the brush is held at different angles - add and reduce volume how a cool shot of air from the dryer fixes the hair into shape. 5.4 Why the direction and air flow when drying is important to achieve the desired look Emphasise to learners that they must take care when using a hair dryer to ensure that they avoid damage to the cuticle by directing the flow of air from roots to points of the hair. Ref: Handout.5.4 Page 6 - Unit H10 - Session 2. Copyright Habia All rights reserved.

7 State that it is important to direct the air flow correctly: to ensure the hair is directed according to the style requirements to make sure that the cuticle remains flat to smooth the cuticle and increase the hair s sheen to achieve lift where required to keep the hair close to the head where required to prevent frizz 5.5 Why the hair needs to be sectioned for styling Explain to the learners before the hair is styled a hairdresser will section the hair into four sections and then sub-divide into smaller sections. Tell the learners it is good practice to start drying the hair a section at a time starting from the nape and working up the back of the head. Ref: Hairdressing Block Suggestion Have a prepared hairdressing block, sectioned into four. Demonstrate how to sub- divide the hair, starting in the nape. Ask the learners why it is important the hair is sectioned for styling. Answers could include: to allow methodical working to avoid disturbing the other sections of hair when blow drying to allow the newly dried section to be placed onto the previously dried hair. Copyright Habia All rights reserved. Page 7 - Unit H10 - Session 2.

8 5.6 How the size of the section and the angle at which the hair is held during drying influences the volume and direction of the hair movement Explain to the learners how the angle that the hair is held to the head will increase or decrease volume. For example, if the hair is held between 90 to 135 to the head and the root area is heated using the airflow from the dryer, this technique will increase volume. Explain this technique also works in reverse by changing the angle to 45 this will decrease volume. Tell the learners that a small section of hair held in the brush will increase movement and a larger amount will decrease movement Ref: Hairdressing Block Suggestion Have a hairdressing block to demonstrate the technique of using a brush to hold a section of hair at an angle that will increase volume while directing the airflow from the dryer towards the root area repeat showing technique of decreasing volume. 5.7 How to carry out the styling techniques in the range Ref: Handouts. 5.6 Step by steps? Pages Use each handout to describe and illustrate how to carry out blow drying and finger drying. Page 8 - Unit H10 - Session 2. Copyright Habia All rights reserved.

9 Activity Encourage the learners to look for hairstyles using the internet, style books or trade journals to find examples of hairstyles that cover the techniques within the range. 5.8 The effects that can be achieved by curling on and off base Ref: Handout.5.8 Use the handout to illustrate and describe hair that is blow dried on/ off base. Explain the results that would be achieved. Ref: Hairdressing Block Suggestion Have a hairdressing block, use a radial brush and hand dryer to demonstrate the techniques of curling the hair on/off base. 5.9 The advice to give to clients prior to the use of heated styling equipment Ask the learners to think about the advice they would give to a client about the use of heated styling equipment. Answers should include heated styling equipment works at very high temperatures use a heat protector styling product prior to using to keep the head still, to avoid burning the skin or scalp. Copyright Habia All rights reserved. Page 9 - Unit H10 - Session 2.

10 Aftercare advice for clients Part Products for home use that will benefit the client and those to avoid and why Explain that there is a large range of products available for home use. Tell the learners that the retail products in a salon are usually related to the products used on a client s hair during the styling service. Tell the learners that during the styling service a hairdresser will recommend and demonstrate suitable products to the client to help them look after their hair at home. State that a hairdresser should give advice on how to avoid a build up products on the hair through over or incorrect usage of products. Explain that within a range of products, each product will have a unique purpose specific to a hair type or look, for example, styling gel is designed to create texture in shorter hairstyles and would not be suitable for blow drying long hair into a smooth style. Remember you want a client to return - so only recommend products that are of benefit to the client s hair type and style Ref: Handout 5.10 Ask the learners to complete the handout by naming suitable/unsuitable products and explain why. Page 10 - Unit H10 - Session 2. Copyright Habia All rights reserved.

11 5.11 How the continual use of heated equipment can affect the hair Tell the learners that hair in good condition is easy to maintain, explain that using heated styling equipment every day will make the hair look dull and lifeless. Poor condition of the hair is comparative to the amount of heat applied to it, using heated styling equipment occasionally is not detrimental to the hair, but using heated styling equipment daily is damaging. Ask the learners to think about how the hair can be protected before using heated styling equipment. Using a heat protection styling product 5.12 How to recreate and maintain the agreed style Tell the learners how they can give a client advice on recreating and maintaining the effects that the hairdresser achieves in the salon by showing the client how to do things such as: styling techniques product application How lifestyle can influence their choice of style Explain to the learners how a person s lifestyle can restrict the choice of hairstyle, many clients want practical easy to maintain styles for work or because they do a lot of sport or visit the gym regularly. Ref: Handout.5.13 Copyright Habia All rights reserved. Page 11 - Unit H10 - Session 2.

12 Ask the learners to complete the handout by listing which type of clients may have little time to spend maintaining their hair. Some aspects of this area of learning are also covered in : Unit H11 Session 5 Ref: Handout.5.9 Communication 5.14 How to give effective advice and recommendations to clients Explain to the learners that it is an essential part of any salon service to give guidance and recommendations about: the choice of hairstyle - explain that during the consultation a client will expect the hairdresser to use their knowledge and experience to advise and recommend a suitable hairstyle maintaining the hairstyle explain that it is good practice to advise the client by giving tips and recommending retail products that will help them to look after their hair at home other services explain that a client may be unaware of any promotions and existing or new services the salon offers, during the styling service there will be opportunities to give advice and recommend any salon promotions and other services. Handout.5.14 Ask the learners to complete the handout by identifying different types of effective advice and recommendations that can be given to a client. Page 12 - Unit H10 - Session 2. Copyright Habia All rights reserved.

13 Summary advise and recommend hairstyle choices suitable for the client taking into account all the factors that affect the choice of style advise the client how to maintain their hair at home recommend suitable retail products that will maintain the hairstyle and condition of the hair advise and recommend salon promotions or salon services that are suitable for the client. Explain that by doing this the hairdresser will ensure that s/he has provided a good and thorough service to the client and will help them to build a good relationship with their clients. Ask the learners for suggestions of any other advice that you think the hairdresser should give or recommendations that s/he should make Ref: Activity.5.10 Encourage learners to produce an advice sheet for a client this activity can be completed in private study time and can be linked to IT key/core skills Now complete the learner check for Session 5 to check learners understanding. Copyright Habia All rights reserved. Page 13 - Unit H10 - Session 2.

15 Style and finish hair Learner Check - Page 1 of 2 Session 5 1. Describe finger drying. 2. Describe how the hair growth patterns will influence the finished result. 3. Describe how poor tension can affect the finished result of a blow dry. 4. State why it is important to direct the airflow from a hand held dryer correctly. 5. Why is it important to section the hair for styling? 6. Name two methods or techniques that influence the volume and direction of hair movement 7. Describe the result of winding hair on base. 8. Describe the result of winding hair off base. 9. Describe the advice that you can give to clients prior to the use of heated styling equipment 1. Drying without the use of brushes. Produces a loose, soft, casual result. 2. The hair must be dried in the direction of hair growth. 3. The finished result maybe uneven, frizzy and not smooth. 4. a) To ensure the hair is directed into the style requirements b) To make sure the cuticle remains flat c) To achieve where lift is required d) To prevent frizz 5. Allows methodical working 6. Hair section size. Angle at which the hair is held. 7. Root lift and volume. 8. Decreased volume 9. a) Heated styling equipment works at very high temperatures b) Use a heat protector styling product c) To keep the head still, to avoid burning the skin or scalp Copyright Habia All rights reserved. Page 15 - Unit H10 - Session 2.

16 Style and finish hair Learner Check - Page 2 of 2 Session What affect does a person s lifestyle have on their choice of style? 11. Describe the advice and recommendations that you can give to clients to maintain their hairstyle. 10. a) A busy lifestyle may restrict the time spent maintaining a style b) A person s job may restrict the choice of style. 11. a) Demonstrate the method of blow drying or setting the hair. b) Suggest the use of specific tools or equipment. c) Recommend styling or finishing products. Page 16 - Unit H10 - Session 2. Copyright Habia All rights reserved.

17 Blow drying and styling, techniques and methods Trainer Summary - Part The current techniques for blow drying, finger drying and finishing hair Remind learners of the current techniques for: Blow drying Finger drying 5.2 How the factors affect the styling process and the finished look State the factors to consider: Hair cut Hair growth patterns Hair elasticity Head and face shape Hair texture Hair length Hair density The occasion for which the style is required Remind learners of how each factor affects the styling process. 5.3 How the finished result of blow drying is affected by: Thnsion Size of hair mesh Size of brush The angleat which the brush is held Not allowing the hair to cool before removing the hair mesh from the brush Copyright Habia All rights reserved. Page 17 - Unit H10 - Session 2.

18 5.4 Why the direction of the air flow when drying is important to achieve the desired look State the reasons for directing the air flow correctly to ensure the hair is directed according to the style requirements to make sure that the cuticle remains flat to smooth the cuticle and increase the hair s sheen to achieve lift where required to keep the hair close to the head where required to prevent frizz 5.5 Why the hair needs to be sectioned for stying Four sections Sub sections Remind learners of the demonstration illustrating the methods of sectioning. 5.6 How the size of the section and angle at which the hair is held during drying influences the volume and direction of the hair movement Remind leaners of the block used to demonstrate the drying techniques used to increase and decrease volume and movement. 5.7 How to carry out the styling techniques in the range How to carry out blow dry How to carry out finger dry Page 18 - Unit H10 - Session 2. Copyright Habia All rights reserved.

19 5.8 The effects that can be achieved by curling on and off base Remind learners: Winding off base will achieve root drag Wining on base will achieve root lift Over directing the hair off base will achieve maximum root lift Remind them of the block set up to illustrate the winding methods Remind learners of the demonstration for sectioning and sub dividing the hair. 5.9 The advice to give to clients prior to the use of heated styling equipment Remind learners: Using heat protecting spray Clients to keep head still Copyright Habia All rights reserved. Page 19 - Unit H10 - Session 2.

20 After care advice for clients Trainer Summary - Part Products for home use that will benefit the client, those to avoide and why Remind learners that each product has a unique purpose How the continual use of heated equipment can affect the hair Remind leaners that poor condition of the hair is comparative to the amount of heat applied to it How to recreate and maintain the agreed style Remind learners: The hairdresser should demonstrate styling skills and product application How lifestyle can influence their choice of style Remind learners clients with a busy lifestyle limits choice of hairstyle Communication 5.14 How to give effective advice and recommendations to clients Remind learners that advice and recommendations are a continual process throughout a hairdressing service. Page 20 - Unit H10 - Session 2. Copyright Habia All rights reserved.

21 Styling, dressing and finishing techniques and methods Key/Core Skill Opportunities There will be an opportunity to promote discussion when covering: The use of heated styling equipment Suiable advice and recommendations for clients Copyright Habia All rights reserved. Page 21 - Unit H10 - Session 2.