LEARNING FOCUS:

Science of hair

• Understanding the structure, texture and hair patterns
• Understand hair growth patterns in relation to cutting and styling
• Understand the various hair groups

Consultation

• Assessing and analysing the hair and scalp
• Questions to ask before cutting & styling
• Understanding face shapes
• Hair preparation

Cutting methods and techniques

• Understanding cutting angles
• How to hold and handle your cutting tools (scissors / clippers)
• One length cut
• Graduated cut
• Long graduated cut
• Layering
• Texturizing
• Feathering
• Point cutting
• Free hand cutting
• Clipper cutting
• Clipper over comb
• Scissors over comb
• Fading
• Detailing

Cutting various Textures and Length

• Kinky coiled hair (natural)
• Relaxed hair
• Texturized hair
• Curly hair

Care and maintenance of Tools

• Scissors
• Clippers
• Combs/ brushes

Styling and Finish

• Products (what to use, when to use & how to use)
• Styling techniques