SHAMPOO CONDITION AND TREAT THE HAIR AND SCALP

SHAMPOO CONDITION AND TREAT THE HAIR AND SCALP UNIT GH 8

SESSION AIMS � To know the massage techniques and terms and their benefits to clients. � To be able to describe the basic hair structure. � To know the hair and scalp conditions. � What the contraindications are when shampooing and conditioning and how these affect the service.

What does COSSH stand for? � The control of subsatances hazardous to health.

What are our responsibilities under COSHH? � To �S �H �U �D know the hazards according to TORE ANDLE SE ISPOSE � According to salon policies, manufacturers‘ instructions and local by-laws.

What are our responsibilities according to the electricity at work act? � Follow instructions for use � Check all equipment before use � Make sure your hands are dry before using � Switch off mains before connecting or disconnecting

If equipment is broken or damaged what should we do? � Label it clearly � Remove it if it is possible � Report it � Who do we report it to?

What is PPE? � GLOVES � APRON � MASK � GOGGLES

Why do we need to use PPE? � TO PROTECT: � Gloves – to protect us from contracting dermatitis � Apron – to protect our clothes � Mask – to protect from respiratory problems � Goggles – to protect chemicals from entering our eyes

What is client preparation? � Consultation � Gown and protect with a gown, towel and plastic cape � Position client correctly at the basin � Shampoo and condition

MASSAGE TECHNIQUES � EFFLEURAGE � Gentle stroking movements used to spread shampoo and conditioner throughout the hair. � WORKSHEET 2

� ROTARY Quick small circular movements used to loosen dirt and grit on first shampoo. � Used to cleanse the hair and scalp on second shampoo. � Also stimulates the scalp, blood flow and sebaceous glands. �

� PETRISSAGE � Slow deep circular movements used when conditioning to stimulate blood flow and sebaceous glands.

THE STRUCTURE OF THE HAIR WORKSHEET 3

What direction do the cuticles of the hair lie? � The cuticle scales overlap and lie flat from root to point when closed.

WHY DO WE NEED TO KNOW THIS? � So when we are combing the hair it must be in this direction so we don’t damage the hair.

HAIR DENSITY AND HAIR LENGTH � We must consider the density and length of the hair so we can judge how much product we need and also to ensure that all the hair is shampooed and conditioned thoroughly. Usually thick or long hair will take longer to shampoo and condition.

SCALP CONDITIONS � � There are 5 different types of scalp conditions. Can you name them? � � � OILY DRY NORMAL DANDRUFF AFFECTED PRODUCT BUILD UP � WORKSHEET 4

OILY SCALP CONDITION � Causes � By not shampooing properly Using the wrong products The over production of the sebaceous gland Diet Sweating � � How this affects the process � Use the correct shampoo to remove the natural oils � Repeat the shampooing process �

DRY SCALP CONDIITON � Causes � Naturally dry skin A chemical process May have dried the skin Health problems Diet Under production of sebaceous gland � � � How this affects the process � The product selection � Advise on other services or treatments �

NORMAL SCALP CONDITION � Causes � N/A How this affects the process � The choice of product �

DANDRUFF AFFECTED � Causes � By the overproduction of skin cells (can be oily, or dry flaky skin). How this affects the process � The choice of product � Advise on other services or products �

PRODUCT BUILD UP � Causes The hair may not have been cleansed properly � Too much product applied � Incorrect shampoo used � A high maintenance style � How this affects the process � The choice of product � Repeat shampoo � Advise on more regular shampooing �

� We will now have a ten minute break. REMEMBER �Please leave the room quietly.

Hair conditions � There are 4 types of hair conditions. � Can you name them? Chemically damaged � Heat damaged � Environmentally damaged � Product build up � � WORKSHEET 5

CHEMICALLY DAMAGED � Cause Colouring the hair � Lightening the hair � Perming the hair � Relaxing the hair �

HEAT DAMAGED � Cause By using straighteners or curling irons a lot � Too much heat on the hair from the hairdryer �

ENVIRONMENTALLY DAMGED � � � Cause By the sun By the wind Swimming (chlorine) Sea water

PRODUCT BUILD UP Cause � By applying too much product � Over use of products � Using the wrong product for hair type �

WHAT ARE CONTRAINDICATIONS? � Things that may affect, limit or prohibit the service being carried out. For shampooing and conditioning these are; � skin and scalp disorders and diseases � cuts and abrasions � product allergies � recent scar tissue � recent injuries to the treatment area. �

� Group � In discussions groups of 3 you will now discuss how these may affect the shampoo and conditioning process.

HOMEWORK � Revise over worksheets and handouts for mini quiz next week. � Have a nice week!!!