How to work safely, effectively and hygienically when styling Trainer requirements to teach this session For this session you will need the following: Slide.2.1 Handout.2.1 Handout.2.2 Slide.2.2 Handout.2.4 (2 pages) Slide.2.4a Slide.2.4b Handout.2.5 (2 pages) Learner Check for Session 2 Trainer notes The session will cover: 2.1 What is dermatitis and how to avoid developing it whilst carrying out styling and finishing services 2.2 The range of protective clothing and materials available for clients 2.3 The importance of using personal protective equipment and the types available 2.4 How to position the client, yourself and tools when working 2.5 Safety consideration for styling and finishing hair 2.6 The importance of personal hygiene 2.7 Methods of cleaning, sterilisation and disinfection 2.8 How to use products economically 2.9 Why tools and heated equipment should be kept free from excess oils and product build up Copyright Habia 2009 - All rights reserved. Page 1 - Unit - Session 2.
How to work safely, effectively and hygienically when styling 2.1 What is dermatitis and how to avoid developing it whilst carrying out styling and finishing services Some aspects of this learning are also covered in GH8 GH9 GH11 GH13 GH14 GH15 GH20 Explain that hairdressers are much more likely to develop contact dermatitis than any other group of workers. Tell the learners that contact dermatitis is an inflammatory condition of the skin caused by using hairdressing substances. Explain that one of the main causes of dermatitis is wet working. Explain to the learners there are two types of contact dermatitis: irritant contact dermatitis - having hands in contact with water and shampoo for long periods allergic contact dermatitis can be caused through applying and removing skin sensitisers such as hair colourants, perm lotions and neutralisers. It is possible to get one or the other or both. Explain that contact dermatitis is easily preventable and should not be accepted as a normal part of the job. Contact dermatitis is not catching and it cannot be passed from one person to another. Ref: Slide GH. 2.1 Page 2 - Unit - Session 2. Copyright Habia 2009 - All rights reserved.
Ref: Handout 2.1 Explain to the learners there are five simple steps to follow, emphasise how these steps will help prevent contact dermatitis. Use the handout to explain the five steps. Tell learners that further information can be obtained from Health and Safety Executive (HSE) http://www.hse.gov.uk/hairdressing 2.2 The range of protective clothing and materials available for clients All salons will have different types of protective clothing and materials available, but it will be important to highlight the minimum standards required for protection of the client. Protective clothing and materials used for styling, dressing and finishing hair are: towels gowns waterproof gowns neck capes. Recap gowning procedures used in salons discussed in 1.1. 2.3 The importance of using personal protective equipment and the types available Ask learners for the types of personal protective equipment. Reference should be made to the following: using gloves to protect the skin when shampooing the hair before styling apron to protect the clothes from staining or damage finger guards to protect the fingers when using heated equipment. Copyright Habia 2009 - All rights reserved. Page 3 - Unit - Session 2.
2.4 How to position yourself and equipment when working Some aspects of this area of learning are also covered in. GH8 GH9 GH11 GH13 GH14 Ref: Handout.2.4 Explain to learners that it is important that the client as well as the hairdresser is positioned correctly if fatigue and the risk of injury is to be minimised. In addition, if a hairdresser s position is correct, a better working position is achieved. This helps the hairdresser to increase speed and become more effective. Use the handout to explain the importance of positioning yourself correctly when working on clients and emphasise that poor posture will lead to muscle fatigue and this could increase the risk of long term injury to the body. Ref: Slide.2.4 Demonstrate You should stand with legs straight and feet slightly apart to maintain balance and even distribution of your weight. Try to remain relaxed, keep your head up and avoid stretching or bending. Explain that it is important to ensure that the client s position is correct if the client slouches the hairdresser will have to bend to be able to reach the lower parts of the head also the client will become uncomfortable and tired. Page 4 - Unit - Session 2. Copyright Habia 2009 - All rights reserved.
Tell the learners to ensure that the client is in the correct position with their back placed against the back of the chair for support. Provide clients with a foot rest if their feet do not reach the floor. Tell learners that when a hairdresser becomes tired s/ he loses concentration. This causes her/him to become slower and less effective. Emphasise the importance of positioning the equipment for ease of use. Explain that this allows hairdressers to work on clients more easily and efficiently. 2.5 Safety consideration for styling and finishing hair Ask learners for methods of working safely and hygienically when styling, and finishing hair. Reference should be made to the following: using clean protective clothing for client ensuring all tools and equipment are cleaned and sterilised reading and following manufacturers instructions for styling and finishing products keeping work areas clean and tidy throughout the service disposing of waste according to legislation and local by-laws ensuring the positioning and self are comfortable and aid ease of working. 2.6 The importance of personal hygiene Some aspects of this area of learning are covered in: GH8 GH9 GH11 GH13 GH14 GH15 Copyright Habia 2009 - All rights reserved. Page 5 - Unit - Session 2.
Providing hairdressing services involves quite close personal contact. If personal hygiene is not observed then offence will be caused to clients and to colleagues. Body odour (BO) can be the result of insufficient cleanliness. Ref: Handout.2.6 Explain that clients want two things and if they don t get them, they are not likely to return. Clients want: good hairdressing good standards of hygiene. Ref: Slide.2.6a Show the slide of the skin that highlights sudoriferous glands. Explain that human skin contains sweat glands that secrete waste in the form of sweat. Bacteria need warm, moist conditions to be able to multiply. There are lots of harmless bacteria in the sweaty, warm folds of the body the groin, under the breasts and in the armpits, etc. When bacteria die they decompose, decay, and this is what causes odour. Ref: Handout.2.6 (continued) Tell learners that if a person washes thoroughly at least every 24 hours they are unlikely to have BO unless they don t also change their clothing. Clothing that comes into contact with the skin, especially the armpits and groin, must be changed once a day. The clothing absorbs sweat and if this is not washed or dry cleaned out of the fabric it will smell. Page 6 - Unit - Session 2. Copyright Habia 2009 - All rights reserved.
Use the example of an outdoor coat or suit jacket that smells of BO the owner may wash but does not have her/his outdoor clothes dry cleaned often enough. State that some people try to cover the smell of unwashed skin or clothing by using deodorants. Explain that the odour is still noticeable to others although the person themselves may not be aware of it. Antiperspirants and deodorants are designed to be used on clean skin. Tell learners that oral hygiene must be maintained by frequently brushing the teeth and visiting the dentist regularly to ensure that there are no decaying teeth. Bad teeth can cause bad breath (halitosis). Remind learners that dirty hands and fingernails could carry infectious diseases or infestations from one client to another. Therefore it is important to ensure that the hands are sanitised between clients. Ref: Slide.2.6b Show the slide and go over the contents relating to: hygiene daily bath/shower, antiperspirants, oral hygiene appearance hair and make-up, hands and nails, shoes, jewellery, posture. 2.7 Methods of sterilisation/disinfection Some aspects of learning are also covered in: GH9 GH11 GH13 GH14 GH15 Copyright Habia 2009 - All rights reserved. Page 7 - Unit - Session 2.
Ref: Handout.2.7 State the 3 ways of sterilising and disinfecting tools/ equipment in a salon: heat, moist or dry (dry heat is rarely used in hairdressing salons) chemicals - disinfectant UV light. Moist heat An effective method for small, hand held tools, even cutting tools. The moist heat is obtained from an autoclave (like a pressure cooker). It creates superheated steam by heating water to a very high temperature - higher than boiling. Used by doctors, dentists, chiropodists, etc. Ask the learners if they can think of any disadvantages with this method. The main disadvantage for this method is that hairdressers must have sufficient spare tools to let them work on other clients while the autoclave is in use. Another disadvantage their combs must be able to withstand very high temperatures. Ask learners if their cutting tools will rust when using an autoclave? The steam evaporates quickly, leaving the tools dry, the same way that dishwashers leave cutlery dry, so no rusting of cutting tools occurs. Page 8 - Unit - Session 2. Copyright Habia 2009 - All rights reserved.
Dry heat Rarely used in salons. It uses an oven to create high temperatures. Although bacteria are effectively killed by this method, tools are usually damaged because they are held in the heat for an extended time. Chemicals - disinfectant This method is effective if used correctly: tools must be cleaned and washed before placing into the disinfectant solution to prevent the dirt and grease on them contaminating the solution tools must be immersed many disinfectant jars are only 3 /4 full tools must be left in the solution long enough for it to do its job. This time varies, depending on the cleanliness of the item and the strength of the disinfectant solution, but it can be as long as an hour. As with using an autoclave, hairdressers must have enough tools to allow for time to sterilise/disinfect. UV light rays This method uses Ultra Violet (UV) light rays to kill bacteria. It is only effective if the tools are cleaned and if the light reaches all surfaces. This means that tools must be turned few busy hairdressers do this. The time needed to kill all bacteria varies depending on the cleanliness of the tools. 2.8 How to use products economically Explain to the learners it is important that the correct amount of styling product is used. Explain that if too much product is used it is not cost effective for the salon. State that reading the product manufacturer instructions will give guidance to the recommend amounts to be used and this will help minimise waste. Suggestion: use a variety of styling and finishing products - demonstrate the manufacturers recommended amounts to use on the hair. Copyright Habia 2009 - All rights reserved. Page 9 - Unit - Session 2.
2.9 Why tools and heated equipment should be kept free from excess oils and product build up Explain that with regular use the surfaces on heated equipment can become sticky and rough, explain this is caused by the styling products a hairdresser has used on the client s hair. For example if straighteners are used with a product build up on the heated plates they could stick to the hair and cause damage to the hair. Ask the learner how product build up can be prevented. Answers should include: Cleaning the heated equipment before use and when it is cool. Now use the learner check for Session 2 to check learners understanding. Page 10 - Unit - Session 2. Copyright Habia 2009 - All rights reserved.
Style and finish hair Learner Check Session 2 1. How can you prevent dermatitis? 2. State the protective clothing and materials available for clients in your salon. 3. Why is it important to wear/use PPE? 4. State why it is important to position yourself correctly when working. 5. State three aspects that are important for maintaining personal hygiene. 6. State the name of the gland responsible for producing sweat. 7. State three methods for sterilising tools and equipment in the salon. 8. Why is it important to use products economically? 9. Why is it important to avoid product build up on heated equipment? 1. Wearing gloves (PPE) 2. Answer should reflect protective clothing materials available in the salon. 3. To prevent damage to your skin and clothing 4. To prevent long term injury and fatigue. 5. Wash daily, change clothes daily, use deodarant/anti-persparant, clean teeth daily. 6. Sudouriferous gland (sweat gland). 7. a) Heat, moist or dry b) Chemicals c) UV light 8. To minimise any waste and/or to be cost effective 9. To prevent damage to the hair Copyright Habia 2009 - All rights reserved. Page 11 - Unit - Session 2.
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How to work safely, effectively and hygienically when styling Trainer summary 2.1 What is dermatitis and how to avoid developing it whilst carrying out setting and dressing services Remind learners: that contact dermatitis is an inflammatory condition of the skin the main causes of dermatitis are wet working there are two types of contact dermatitis how to prevent contact dermatitis. 2.2 The range of protective clothing and materials available for clients Remind learners that the protective clothing and materials available should be: towels gowns waterproof gowns neck capes. 2.3 The importance of using personal protective equipment and the types available using gloves to protect the skin when shampooing the hair before styling apron to protect the clothes from staining or damage finger guards to protect the fingers when using heated equipment. Copyright Habia 2009 - All rights reserved. Page 13 - Unit - Session 2.
2.4 How to position yourself and equipment when working Remind learners: Equipment should be readily available to provide an efficient method of working throughout the service ensuring the use of clean, sterilised tools Own position should ensure risk of injury and fatigue is minimised 2.5 Safety consideration for styling and finishing hair use clean protective clothing for client ensure all tools and equipment are cleaned and sterilised read and follow manufacturers instructions for styling and finishing products keep work areas clean and tidy throughout the service dispose of waste according to legislation and local by-laws ensure the positioning and self are comfortable and aid ease of working. 2.6 The importance of personal hygiene Remind learners: They must provide good hygiene as well as good hairdressing What causes body odour How to prevent offensive body odour Of the use of deodorants and antiperspirants The considerations for hygiene appearance. 2.7 Methods of sterilisation Moist heat Dry heat (rarely used) Chemicals UV light rays. Page 14 - Unit - Session 2. Copyright Habia 2009 - All rights reserved.
2.8 How to use products economically Remind leaners: read and follow manufacturers instructions will minimise waste to be cost effective 2.9 Why tools and equipment should be kept free from excess oils and product build up Remind leaners: the causes of product build up how to prevent product build up how to remove product build up from tools and equipment Copyright Habia 2009 - All rights reserved. Page 15 - Unit - Session 2.
How to work safely, effectively and hygienically when styling Key/Core Skill Opportunities There will be an opportunity to promote discussion when covering:.2.3 The types of personal protective equipment.2.5 The methods of working safely and hygienically when styling and finishing hair.2.7 The benefits and disadvantages of the various methods of sterilisation..2.9 How product build up can be prevented Page 16 - Unit - Session 2. Copyright Habia 2009 - All rights reserved.