Hairstylist - Red Seal Examination Weightings
MWA A - Performs common occupational skills – 12%
Task A-1 Performs safety-related and hygienic functions 31%
- A-1.01 Disinfects tools and equipment
- A-1.02 Sanitizes towels, capes and smocks
- A-1.03 Maintains safe and hygienic work environment
Task A-2 Uses tools and equipment 27%
- A-2.01 Uses manual tools
- A-2.02 Uses electric tools
- A-2.03 Uses major equipment
Task A-3 Prepares for client services 23%
- A-3.01 Consults with client
- A-3.02 Plans client services
- A-3.03 Drapes client
- A-3.04 Uses documentation
Task A-4 Uses communication and mentoring techniques 19%
- A-4.01 Uses communication techniques
- A-4.02 Uses mentoring techniques
MWA B - Performs hair and scalp care - 9%
Task B-5 Analyzes and responds to hair and scalp conditions 53%
- A-5.01 Analyzes hair and scalp for non-chemical services
- A-5.02 Analyzes hair and scalp for chemical services
- A-5.03 Responds to unfavourable hair and scalp reactions
Task B-6 Shampoos and conditions hair and scalp 47%
- A-6.01 Brushes hair
- A-6.02 Controls flow and temperature of water
- A-6.03 Manipulates hair and scalp using shampoo and conditioner
- A-6.04 Performs hair and scalp treatment
MWA C - Cuts hair – 20%
Task C-7 Cuts diverse textures of hair using cutting tools 78%
- C-7.01 Cuts hair with elevation
- C-7.02 Cuts hair without elevation
- C-7.03 Customizes haircuts
Task C-8 Cuts facial and nape hair 22%
- C-8.01 Trims facial and nape hair
- C-8.02 Removes facial and nape hair with straight razor
MWA D - Styles hair – 13%
Task D-9 Prepares and styles wet hair 51%
- D-9.01 Uses styling aids for wet hair
- D-9.02 Dries hair
- D-9.03 Places hair using freestyle techniques
- D-9.04 Sets wet hair into style pattern using setting tools
- D-9.05 Styles hair using finger waves and pin curls
Task D-10 Styles and finishes dry hair 49%
- D-10.01 Uses styling and finishing aids for dry hair
- D-10.02 Styles hair using thermal tools and equipment
- D-10.03 Styles updos
- D-10.04 Creates hairstyle with hair additions
- D-10.05 Finishes hair
MWA E - Performs chemical texture services on hair - 14%
Task E-11 Chemically waves hair 59%
- E-11.01 Wraps hair
- E-11.02 Processes hair with waving and neutralizing solutions
- E-11.03 Removes tools
Task E-12 Chemically relaxes hair 41%
- E-12.01 Applies chemical relaxers and neutralizing products
- E-12.02 Processes hair with chemical relaxers and neutralizing products
- E-12.03 Removes chemical relaxers and neutralizing products
MWA F - Alters hair colour - 21%
Task F-13 Colours hair 35%
- F-13.01 Colours virgin hair
- F-13.02 Colours regrowth
- F-13.03 Colours hair using colour placement and techniques
Task F-14 Lightens hair 30%
- F-14.01 Lightens virgin hair
- F-14.02 Lightens regrowth
- F-14.03 Lightens hair using customized placement and techniques
- F-14.04 Tones pre-lightened hair
Task F-15 Performs colour correction 35%
- F-15.01 Determines process
- F-15.02 Removes unwanted colour
- F-15.03 Completes colour correction
MWA G - Performs specialized services - 5%
Task G-16 Performs services for hair extensions, wigs and hairpieces 73%
- G-16.01 Selects hair extensions, wigs and hairpieces
- G-16.02 Customizes hair extensions, wigs and hairpieces
- G-16.03 Maintains hair extensions, wigs and hairpieces
Task G-17 Performs basic services on the face and nape 27%
- G-17.01 Performs depilatory facial and nape services
- G-17.02 Colours facial hair
MWA H - Performs salon operations - 6%
Task H-18 Performs front desk responsibilities 65%
- H-18.01 Performs communication duties
- H-18.02 Schedules appointments H-18.03 Interacts with clients
- H-18.04 Completes financial transactions
- H-18.05 Maintains inventory
- H-18.06 Prices retail products
- H-18.07 Maintains retail displays
Task H-19 Establishes business fundamentals 35%
- H-19.01 Develops business plan
- H-19.02 Presents professionalism
- H-19.03 Markets products and services