SHBHBAS001 – Practical Assessment – Pre Shampoo and Condition Service

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Checklist for providing shampoo and basin services

• Confirm service to be provided with client or supervising hairdresser or barber.
• Select and apply wraps and towels to suit service and ensure client protection and safety.
• Brush or comb through hair, note length and visually examine hair and scalp condition.
• Identify any unusual scalp conditions and seek direction from supervisor.
• Position client neck and head to ensure access to all areas and maintain client comfort and safety.
• Select shampoo and treatment products, according to hair and scalp type and condition
• Adjust water temperature, flow and direction to suit client hair and stage in the service.
• Be aware of water usage and product wastage
• Distribute shampoo evenly over hair and scalp using massage techniques.
• Rinse hair thoroughly to leave free of shampoo and squeeze out excess water.
• Apply, process and remove conditioner products according to product instructions.
• Towel dry and use large wide-tooth comb to untangle hair from underneath and from ends to roots.
• Use massage techniques to emulsify processed product over hair, scalp, forehead and nape.
• Rinse hair and scalp thoroughly and evenly to remove residual product.
• Apply and remove post-treatment products according to product and supervisor instructions.
• Absorb excess water with towels and remove any colour stain on client forehead, nape or hairline.
• Confirm with supervisor, order and method of foil removal.
• Use tepid water to emulsify and rinse non-foiled, coloured hair with minimal disturbance to position of foils.
• Loosen foils, gently rinse and remove product in foil and avoid stretching or damaging hair.
• Apply and remove post-treatment products according to product and supervisor instructions.
• Dispose of waste products according to environmental and salon regulations