Major Work Activity E - Performs chemical texture services on hair
Table of contents
Task E-11 Chemically waves hair
Task Descriptor
Chemically waving hair permanently alters hair texture and wave formation by chemically restructuring the bonds that make up the internal structure of the hair. Hairstylists perform these services to modify texture of the hair.
E-11.01 Wraps hair
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| yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | NV | NV | NV |
| Reference Code | Performance Criteria | Evidence of Attainment |
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| E-11.01.01P | determine desired style | desired style is determined in order to select appropriate tools and placements |
| E-11.01.02P | select tools | tools are selected according to length of hair and desired curls |
| E-11.01.03P | section clean damp hair | clean damp hair is sectioned according to head form and hair type using clean partings to achieve desired wrap pattern |
| E-11.01.04P | establish size of subsection | size of subsection is established in relation to tool to achieve even curl formation |
| E-11.01.05P | comb hair in relation to subsection | hair is combed in relation to subsection to project hair and achieve required placement |
| E-11.01.06P | comb sub-sectioned hair smooth | sub-sectioned hair is combed smooth to eliminate crossed, bunched and slanted hair |
| E-11.01.07P | place end papers smoothly around subsection | end papers are placed smoothly around subsection to protect ends |
| E-11.01.08P | wind hair on tool | hair is wound on tool obtaining correct distribution and tension to prevent hooked ends |
| E-11.01.09P | secure tool | tool is secured for stability so that the elastics do not twist or bite into root area |
| E-11.01.10P | apply protective cream and secure cotton at hairline | protective cream is applied and cotton is secured at hairline for client safety |
| Reference Code | Learning Outcomes | Learning Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| E-11.01.01L | demonstrate knowledge of techniques used to wrap hair for chemical waving | identify types of tools used to wrap hair for chemical waving and describe their different curl outcomes |
| describe the combing techniques used to prepare hair for wrapping | ||
| identify sectioning patterns used to prepare hair for wrapping | ||
| identify types of wrapping techniques | ||
| identify types of wrapping patterns and their outcomes | ||
| identify types of end paper techniques | ||
| E-11.01.02L | demonstrate knowledge of safety practices when wrapping hair for chemical waving | list the safety practices when wrapping hair for chemical waving for client safety and comfort |
Range of variables
- wrapping techniques include: bookend, single-paper, double-paper
- wrapping patterns include: single halo wrap, specialty wrap, brick lay, 6-panel, spiral, 9-block, double rod
- safety practices include: applying protective cream, securing cotton at hairline, using chemical cape, using safety equipment and PPE, changing cotton
E-11.02 Processes hair with waving and neutralizing solutions
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| yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | NV | NV | NV |
| Reference Code | Performance Criteria | Evidence of Attainment |
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| E-11.02.01P | apply waving solution to wrapped hair | waving solution is applied to wrapped hair ensuring even saturation according to manufacturers’ specifications and directions |
| E-11.02.02P | establish processing time | processing time is established according to hair characteristics and manufacturers’ specifications and directions |
| E-11.02.03P | apply heat | heat is applied according to manufacturers’ specifications and directions |
| E-11.02.04P | perform test curls in several areas | test curls are performed to determine curl formation according to manufacturers’ specifications and directions |
| E-11.02.05P | adjust processing time | processing time is adjusted according to curl formation |
| E-11.02.06P | set water temperature and pressure | water temperature and pressure are set according to manufacturers’ specifications and directions to achieve desired results and for client comfort |
| E-11.02.07P | establish rinsing time | rinsing time is established according to hair and manufacturers’ specifications and directions |
| E-11.02.08P | rinse head thoroughly | head is rinsed thoroughly to achieve complete solution removal |
| E-11.02.09P | remove excess moisture from hair | excess moisture from hair is removed by applying gentle pressure using absorbent materials to ensure it is ready for neutralizing |
| E-11.02.10P | allow time for air oxidizing | time is allowed for air oxidizing according to manufacturers’ specifications and directions |
| E-11.02.11P | apply neutralizer to processed hair | neutralizer is applied to processed hair according to manufacturers’ specifications and directions to re-form bonds and stabilize the hair |
Range of variables
- waving solutions include: acid-balanced, buffered alkaline, alkaline, exothermic, endothermic
- hair characteristics include: density, texture, porosity, elasticity, overall health, previous chemical treatments
- curl formation includes: s-curl formation, ribboning (separation and grouping)
| Reference Code | Learning Outcomes | Learning Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| E-11.02.01L | demonstrate knowledge of chemical waving and neutralizing solutions |
identify types of waving solutions used to modify texture of hair, their characteristics and applications |
| identify purpose of neutralizing solution used to neutralize hair, its characteristics and applications | ||
| describe the physical and chemical actions on the hair | ||
| explain the pH scale in relation to chemical waving and neutralizing | ||
| explain the air oxidizing process in relation to reforming | ||
| describe the neutralizing process in relation to reforming | ||
| E-11.02.02L | demonstrate knowledge of techniques used to apply waving and neutralizing solutions | describe the techniques used to apply waving and neutralizing solutions |
| explain the importance of saturating the hair with solutions | ||
| E-11.02.03L | demonstrate knowledge of the chemical effects of waving in relation to the structure of the hair | describe effect of solution processing time on the hair’s structure |
| describe changes to hair during the waving process | ||
| describe procedures used to perform test curls | ||
| E-11.02.04L | demonstrate knowledge of the techniques used to remove waving and neutralizing solutions and excess moisture | explain the importance of setting the water temperature and pressure when rinsing solutions |
| explain the importance of removing all solutions from hair | ||
| E-11.02.05L | demonstrate knowledge of the chemical effects of neutralizing in relation to the structure of the hair | explain the air oxidizing process |
| explain the importance of removing excess moisture from hair before applying neutralizing solution | ||
| describe the changes to hair during the neutralizing process | ||
| E-11.02.06L | demonstrate knowledge of safety practices related to chemical waving and neutralizing | list the safety practices when applying waving and neutralizing solutions to hair for client comfort and safety |
Range of variables
- waving solutions include: acid-balanced, buffered alkaline, alkaline, exothermic, endothermic safety practices include: using barrier creams, using chemical capes, using protective cotton, using safety equipment and PPE
E-11.03 Removes tools
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| yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | NV | NV | NV |
| Reference Code | Performance Criteria | Evidence of Attainment |
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| E-11.03.01P | remove cotton and barrier cream from hairline | cotton and barrier cream are removed from hairline |
| E-11.03.02P | release individual fastener | individual fastener is released to unwind tool |
| E-11.03.03P | unwind tools and remove end papers | tools are unwound and end papers are removed gently to avoid damaging hair |
| Reference Code | Learning Outcomes | Learning Objectives |
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| E-11.03.01L | demonstrate knowledge of techniques used to remove tools from hair | describe techniques used to remove tools from hair |
Task E-12 Chemically relaxes hair
Task Descriptor
Chemically relaxing hair permanently alters hair texture and wave formation by chemically restructuring the bonds that make up the internal structure of the hair. Hairstylists perform these services to modify hair texture by straightening or reducing the existing curl in the hair.
E-12.01 Applies chemical relaxers and neutralizing products
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| yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | NV | NV | NV |
| Reference Code | Performance Criteria | Evidence of Attainment |
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| E-12.01.01P | apply protective cream | protective cream is applied for client safety |
| E-12.01.02P | select tools | tools are selected according to desired results |
| E-12.01.03P | analyze hair | hair is analyzed so that appropriate product can be selected |
| E-12.01.04P | section hair | hair is sectioned according to desired results |
| E-12.01.05P | apply chemical relaxing product | chemical relaxing product is applied according to hair characteristics, desired results and manufacturers’ specifications and directions |
| E-12.01.06P | apply neutralizing product | neutralizing product is applied according to hair characteristics, desired results and manufacturers’ specifications and directions |
Range of variables
- tools include: non-metallic bowl, application brush, comb, clips, flat irons, dryers, round brush, chemical cape, cotton, PPE
- chemical relaxing products include: sodium hydroxide, ammonium thioglycolate, no-lye relaxers, smoothing systems, re-forming systems
- hair characteristics include: weight, shape, natural fall, growth patterns, speed of curl, density, texture, porosity, elasticity, overall health, previous chemical treatments
- neutralizing products include: shampoos, liquids, creams, conditioners
| Reference Code | Learning Outcomes | Learning Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| E-12.01.01L | demonstrate knowledge of chemical relaxing and neutralizing products, their characteristics and applications | identify types of chemical relaxing products, their characteristics and applications |
| identify types of neutralizing products used to neutralize hair, their characteristics and applications | ||
| describe the physical and chemical action on the hair | ||
| explain the pH scale | ||
| describe the neutralizing process | ||
| E-12.01.02L | demonstrate knowledge of techniques used to apply chemical relaxing and neutralizing products | describe techniques used to apply chemical relaxing and neutralizing products |
| identify tools used to apply chemical relaxing and neutralizing products | ||
| E-12.01.03L | demonstrate knowledge of safety practices related to chemical relaxing and neutralizing products | list safety practices when applying chemical relaxing and neutralizing products to hair for client comfort and safety |
Range of variables
- chemical relaxing products include: sodium hydroxide, ammonium thioglycolate, no-lye relaxers, smoothing systems, re-forming systems
- neutralizing products include: shampoos, liquids, creams, conditioners
- tools include: non-metallic bowl, application brush, comb, clips, flat irons, dryers, round brush, chemical cape, cotton, PPE
- safety practices include: using barrier creams and base cream, using chemical capes, using protective cotton, using safety equipment and PPE
E-12.02 Processes hair with chemical relaxers and neutralizing products
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| yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | NV | NV | NV |
| Reference Code | Performance Criteria | Evidence of Attainment |
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| E-12.02.01P | establish chemical relaxing product processing time | chemical relaxing product processing time is established according to hair characteristics and manufacturers’ specifications and directions |
| E-12.02.02P | apply heat | heat is applied according to manufacturers’ specifications and directions |
| E-12.02.03P | perform strand tests on various areas of head | strand tests on various areas of head are performed to determine when product has reached desired results |
| E-12.02.04P | establish neutralizing time | neutralizing time is established according to hair characteristics and neutralizing products’ manufacturers’ specifications and directions |
| E-12.02.05P | adjust processing time | processing time is adjusted according to strand test results |
Range of variables
- chemical relaxing products include: sodium hydroxide, ammonium thioglycolate, no-lye relaxers, smoothing systems, re-forming systems
- hair characteristics include: weight, shape, natural fall, growth patterns, speed of curl, density, texture, porosity, elasticity, overall health, previous chemical treatments
- neutralizing products include: shampoos, liquids, creams, conditioners
| Reference Code | Learning Outcomes | Learning Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| E-12.02.01L | demonstrate knowledge of chemical relaxing and neutralizing products, their characteristics and applications | identify types of chemical relaxing products, their characteristics and applications |
| identify types of neutralizing products used to neutralize hair, their characteristics and applications | ||
| describe the physical and chemical action on the hair | ||
| explain the pH scale | ||
| describe the neutralizing process | ||
| E-12.02.02L | demonstrate knowledge of the techniques used to process hair with chemical relaxing and neutralizing products | describe procedures used to perform strand test to establish processing time |
| describe the structural changes to hair during the relaxing process | ||
| describe the structural changes to hair during the neutralizing process | ||
| describe the processes used to neutralize the hair | ||
| E-12.02.03L | demonstrate knowledge of safety practices related to chemical relaxing and neutralizing products | list safety practices when processing chemical relaxing and neutralizing products to hair for client comfort and safety |
| identify adverse reactions that could occur during relaxing process |
Range of variables
- chemical relaxing products include: sodium hydroxide, ammonium thioglycolate, no-lye relaxers, smoothing systems, re-forming systems
- neutralizing products include: shampoos, liquids, creams, conditioners
- safety practices include: using barrier creams, using chemical capes, using protective cotton, using safety equipment and PPE
E-12.03 Removes chemical relaxers and neutralizing products
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| yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | NV | NV | NV |
| Reference Code | Performance Criteria | Evidence of Attainment |
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| E-12.03.01P | set water temperature and pressure | water temperature and pressure are set according to hair characteristics and manufacturers’ specifications and directions to prevent damage |
| E-12.03.02P | establish rinsing time for chemical relaxing products | rinsing time for chemical relaxing products is established according to hair characteristics and manufacturers’ specifications and directions to achieve complete solution removal |
| E-12.03.03P | rinse chemical relaxing products from hair thoroughly | chemical relaxing products are rinsed from hair thoroughly to achieve complete removal |
| E-12.03.04P | remove excess moisture from hair | excess moisture from hair is removed by towel blotting using absorbent materials to ensure it is ready for neutralizing according to neutralizing products’ manufacturers’ specifications and directions |
| E-12.03.05P | establish rinsing time for neutralizing products | rinsing time for neutralizing products is established according to hair characteristics and manufacturers’ specifications and directions to achieve complete product removal |
| E-12.03.06P | rinse neutralizing products from hair thoroughly | neutralizing products are rinsed from hair thoroughly to achieve complete removal |
| E-12.03.07P | apply finishing agent | finishing agent is applied according to manufacturers’ specifications and directions |
Range of variables
- hair characteristics include: weight, shape, natural fall, growth patterns, speed of curl, density, texture, porosity, elasticity, overall health, previous chemical treatments
- chemical relaxing products include: sodium hydroxide, ammonium thioglycolate, no-lye relaxers, smoothing systems, re-forming systems
- neutralizing products include: shampoos, liquids, creams, conditioners
- finishing agents include: cuticle sealer, pH reducer
| Reference Code | Learning Outcomes | Learning Objectives |
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| E-12.03.01L | demonstrate knowledge of techniques used to remove chemical relaxing and neutralizing products | explain the importance of setting the water temperature and pressure when rinsing chemical relaxing and neutralizing products |
| explain the importance of removing all products from hair | ||
| E-12.03.02L | demonstrate knowledge of safety practices related to chemical relaxing and neutralizing products | list safety practices when processing chemical relaxing and neutralizing products to hair for client comfort and safety |
Range of variables
- chemical relaxing products include: sodium hydroxide, ammonium thioglycolate, no-lye relaxers, smoothing systems, re-forming systems
- neutralizing products include: shampoos, liquids, creams, conditioners
- safety practices include: using barrier and base creams, using chemical capes, using protective cotton, using safety equipment and PPE