Major Work Activity F - Alters hair colour

Table of contents

Task F-13 Colours hair

Task descriptor

Hairstylists apply hair colour to virgin hair and regrowth to achieve lighter, darker, warmer and/or cooler results and to previously coloured hair to achieve darker, warmer and/or cooler results. These results can enhance the haircut and style, personal image and overall look of the client.

F-13.01 Colours virgin hair

F-13.01 Colours virgin hair
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
F-13.01.01P determine factors factors are determined
F-13.01.02P select formula and application formula and application are selected according to analysis of factors and desired results
F-13.01.03P select hair colouring product hair colouring product is selected according to desired results
F-13.01.04P select tools tools are selected according to
application technique
F-13.01.05P perform patch test patch test is performed to check for adverse reactions
F-13.01.06P apply product product is applied according to manufacturers’ specifications and directions and desired results
F-13.01.07P establish processing time processing time is established according to manufacturers’ specifications and directions
F-13.01.08P monitor colouring process and client colouring process and client are monitored for development of colour and client’s safety and comfort
F-13.01.09P perform strand test strand test is performed to determine when product has reached desired results
F-13.01.10P remove product product is removed by emulsifying and according to manufacturers’ specifications and directions to stop processing action

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Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
F-13.01.01L demonstrate knowledge of hair colouring products and developers, their characteristics and applications explain the law of colour
explain the level system of colour identification
describe the effects of warm and cool tones to formulas
explain the influence of underlying/contributing pigmentation in hair when formulating hair colouring products
identify types of hair colouring products and describe their characteristics and applications
identify types of developers and describe their characteristics and applications
identify non-oxidative hair colouring products
identify oxidative hair colouring products
explain the effects of non-oxidative and oxidative hair colouring products on the hair structure
F-13.01.02L demonstrate knowledge of techniques used to colour virgin hair interpret manufacturers’ specifications and directions
describe procedures used to determine the texture and integrity of the hair
describe procedures used to determine the formula and application technique
identify types of tools used for application and describe their characteristics and applications
describe procedures used to prepare colour mixture
describe techniques used to apply colour to virgin hair
describe procedures used to perform patch test
describe procedures used to perform strand test
list safety practices when processing hair with colour
F-13.01.03L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements and safety practices identify and describe workplace safety practices and jurisdictional regulations

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F-13.02 Colours regrowth

F-13.02 Colours regrowth
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
F-13.02.01P determine factors factors are determined
F-13.02.02P select formula and application technique formula and application technique are selected
F-13.02.03P select tools for application tools for application are selected according to application technique
F-13.02.04P determine application sequence application sequence is determined according to levels of lift, deposit and grey coverage deposit
F-13.02.05P apply product to regrowth area only product is applied to regrowth area only according to manufacturers’ specifications and directions to prevent demarcation lines
F-13.02.06P establish processing time processing time is established according to manufacturers’ specifications and directions
F-13.02.07P determine the need and process to refresh ends the need and process to refresh ends are determined
F-13.02.08P perform strand test when refreshing ends strand test is performed when refreshing ends to determine when product has reached desired results
F-13.02.09P remove product product is removed by emulsifying according to manufacturers’ specifications and directions to stop processing action

Range of variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
F-13.02.01L demonstrate knowledge of hair colouring products and developers, their characteristics and applications explain the law of colour
explain the level system of colour identification
describe the effects of warm and cool tones to formulas
explain the influence of underlying/contributing pigmentation in hair when formulating hair colouring products
identify types of hair colouring products and describe their characteristics and applications
identify non-oxidative hair colouring products
identify oxidative hair colouring products
explain the effects of non-oxidative and oxidative hair colouring products on the hair structure
explain the importance of understanding the compatibility of hair colouring products on previously chemically treated hair
F-13.02.02L demonstrate knowledge of techniques used to colour regrowth interpret manufacturers’ specifications and directions
describe procedures used to determine the texture and integrity of the hair
describe procedures used to determine the formula and application technique
identify types of tools used for application and describe their characteristics and applications
describe procedures used to prepare colour mixture
describe techniques used to apply colour to regrowth
describe procedures used to perform strand test when refreshing ends
describe the importance of regrowth application not overlapping on previously coloured hair
list safety practices when processing hair with colour
F-13.02.03L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements and safety practices identify and describe workplace safety practices and jurisdictional regulations

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F-13.03 Colours hair using colour placement and techniques

NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
F-13.03.01P determine factors factors are determined
F-13.03.02P select formula, colour placement and
application technique
formula, colour placement and application technique are selected according to desired results
F-13.03.03P select tools for application tools for application are selected according to application technique
F-13.03.04P apply product product is applied to achieve even distribution using tools
F-13.03.05P establish processing time processing time is established according to manufacturers’ specifications and directions
F-13.03.06P monitor colouring process and client colouring process and client are monitored for development of colour and client’s safety and comfort
F-13.03.07P remove product in sequence product is removed in sequence according to desired results

Range of variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
F-13.03.01L demonstrate knowledge of hair colouring products and developers, their characteristics and applications explain the law of colour
explain the level system of colour identification
describe the effects of warm and cool tones to formulas
explain the influence of underlying/contributing pigmentation in hair when formulating hair colouring products
identify types of hair colouring products and describe their characteristics and applications
identify types of developers and describe their characteristics and applications
identify non-oxidative hair colouring products
identify oxidative hair colouring products
explain the effects of non-oxidative and oxidative hair colouring products on the hair structure
explain the importance of understanding the compatibility of products on previously chemically treated hair
F-13.03.02L demonstrate knowledge of techniques used to colour hair using colour placement and application techniques interpret manufacturers’ specifications and directions
describe procedures used to determine the texture and integrity of the hair
describe procedures used to determine the formula, colour placement and application techniques
identify types of tools used for application and describe their characteristics and applications
describe procedures used to prepare colour mixture
describe techniques used to apply colour to hair
describe procedures used to perform strand test
list safety practices when processing hair with lightener
F-13.03.03L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements and safety practices identify and describe workplace safety practices and jurisdictional regulations

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Task F-14 Lightens hair

Task descriptor

Hairstylists apply lighteners to virgin hair, regrowth and previously coloured hair to achieve lighter results. These results can be enhanced or neutralized by toning the hair colour warmer or cooler.

F-14.01 Lightens virgin hair

F-14.01 Lightens virgin hair
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
F-14.01.01P determine factors factors are determined
F-14.01.02P select lightening formula and application technique lightening formula and application technique are selected according to desired results
F-14.01.03P select tools tools are selected according to formula and application technique
F-14.01.04P apply product and follow procedure for lightening virgin hair product is applied and procedure is followed for lightening virgin hair according to desired results to achieve even lightening
F-14.01.05P monitor lightening process and time lightening process and time are monitored to achieve desired level
F-14.01.06P perform strand test strand test is performed to determine when product has reached desired level
F-14.01.07P remove product product is removed according to manufacturers’ specifications and directions to stop processing action

Range of variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
F-14.01.01L demonstrate knowledge of lighteners and developers, their characteristics and applications describe the effects of lightening hair, its uses, advantages and disadvantages
identify types of lighteners, and describe their characteristics and applications
identify types of developers and describe their characteristics and applications
explain the composition and chemical action of products used to lighten hair colour
F-14.01.02L demonstrate knowledge of techniques used to lighten virgin hair describe procedures used to determine the texture and integrity of the hair
describe procedures used to determine the lightening formula and application technique
identify types of tools used for application and describe their characteristics and application
describe procedures used to prepare lightening mixture
describe techniques used to apply lightener to hair
describe guidelines used to establish lightening processing time
describe procedures used to perform strand test
list safety practices when processing hair with lightener to achieve desired results
F-14.01.03L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements and safety practices identify and describe workplace safety practices and jurisdictional regulations

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F-14.02 Lightens regrowth

F-14.02 Lightens regrowth
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
F-14.02.01P determine factors factors are determined
F-14.02.02P select lightening formula and developer lightening formula and developer are selected according to desired results
F-14.02.03P select tools tools are selected according to application
F-14.02.04P apply product and follow procedure for lightening regrowth product is applied and procedure is followed for lightening regrowth according to desired results to achieve even lightening
F-14.02.05P monitor lightening process and time lightening process and time are monitored to achieve desired level
F-14.02.06P remove product product is removed according to manufacturers’ specifications and directions to stop processing action

Range of variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
F-14.02.01L demonstrate knowledge of lighteners and developers, their characteristics and applications describe the effects of lightening hair, its uses, advantages and disadvantages
identify types of lighteners, and describe their characteristics and applications
identify types of developers and describe their characteristics and applications
explain the composition and chemical action of products used to lighten hair colour
F-14.02.02L demonstrate knowledge of techniques used to lighten regrowth describe procedures used to determine the texture and integrity of the hair
describe procedures used to determine the lightening formula
identify types of tools used for application
describe procedures used to prepare lightening mixture
describe technique used to apply lightener to regrowth
describe procedures used to establish lightening processing time
describe procedures used to perform strand test
list safety practices when processing hair with lightener to achieve desired results
F-14.02.03L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements and safety practices identify and describe workplace safety practices and jurisdictional regulations

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F-14.03 Lightens hair using customized placement and techniques

F-14.03 Lightens hair using customized placement and techniques
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
F-14.03.01P determine factors factors are determined
F-14.03.02P select formula and application technique formula and application technique are selected
F-14.03.03P apply product product is applied according to desired results using tools
F-14.03.04P monitor lightening process and time lightening process and time are monitored to achieve desired level
F-14.03.05P perform strand test strand test is performed to determine when product has reached desired results
F-14.03.06P remove product product is removed according to manufacturers’ specifications and directions to stop processing action

Range of variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
F-14.03.01L demonstrate knowledge of lighteners and developers, their characteristics and applications describe the effects of lightening hair, its uses, advantages and disadvantages
identify types of lighteners, and describe their characteristics and applications
identify types of developers and describe their characteristics and applications
explain the composition and chemical action of products used to physically change hair
identify the physical changes that occur to hair as a result of processing
explain the importance of understanding the compatibility of products on previously chemically treated hair
F-14.03.02L demonstrate knowledge of techniques used to lighten using special effects describe procedures used to determine the texture and integrity of the hair
describe procedures used to determine the lightening formula
identify types of tools used for application
describe procedures used to prepare lightening mixture
describe technique used to apply lightener to hair
describe procedures used to establish lightening processing time
describe procedures used to perform strand test
list safety practices when processing hair with lightener to achieve desired results
F-14.03.03L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements and safety practices identify and describe workplace safety practices and jurisdictional regulations

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F-14.04 Tones pre-lightened hair

F-14.04 Tones pre-lightened hair
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
F-14.04.01P determine level of pre-lightened hair and predominant pigment to be neutralized or enhanced level of pre-lightened hair and predominant pigment to be neutralized or enhanced are determined
F-14.04.02P select toning formula toning formula is selected to achieve desired results
F-14.04.03P select tools for application tools for application are selected
F-14.04.04P apply product where pigment needs to be neutralized or enhanced product is applied where pigment needs to be neutralized or enhanced
F-14.04.05P establish processing time processing time is established according to manufacturers’ specifications and directions
F-14.04.06P monitor deposit process deposit process is monitored according to desired results
F-14.04.07P perform strand test strand test is performed to determine when product has reached desired results
F-14.04.08P remove product product is removed according to manufacturers’ specifications and directions when tone and level are achieved

Range of variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
F-14.04.01L demonstrate knowledge of toning products, their characteristics and applications describe the effects of toning hair, its uses, advantages and disadvantages
identify types of toning products, and describe their characteristics and applications
explain the composition and chemical action of products used to tone hair
F-14.04.02L demonstrate knowledge of techniques used to tone pre-lightened hair describe procedures used to determine the texture and integrity of the hair
describe procedures used to determine the toning formula
identify types of tools used for application
describe procedures used to prepare toning mixture
describe techniques used to apply toner to hair
describe procedures used to establish toner processing time
describe procedures used to perform strand test
list safety practices when processing hair with toner
F-14.04.03L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements and safety practices identify and describe workplace safety practices and jurisdictional regulations

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Task F-15 Performs colour correction

Task descriptor

Hairstylists remove artificial pigment or restore pre-lightened hair to the desired level of the client using multiple processes and techniques.

F-15.01 Determines process

NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
F-15.01.01P determine factors factors are determined
F-15.01.02P determine desired results desired results are determined through analysis of factors
F-15.01.03P determine formula and processing time needed formula and processing time needed are determined
F-15.01.04P formulate product for colour correction product is formulated for colour correction according to desired results
F-15.01.05P select sequence of product application sequence of product application is selected according to desired results

Range of variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
F-15.01.01L demonstrate knowledge of hair colouring products and developers, their characteristics and applications explain the law of colour
explain the level system of colour identification
describe the effects of warm and cool tones to formulas
explain the influence of underlying/contributing pigmentation in hair when formulating hair colouring products
identify types of hair colouring products and describe their characteristics and applications
identify types of developers and describe their characteristics and applications
identify non-oxidative hair colouring products
identify oxidative hair colouring products
explain the effects of non-oxidative and oxidative colour products on the hair structure
explain the importance of understanding the compatibility of products on previously chemically treated hair
explain the theory of replacing the required pigmentation of hair to achieve the level and tone desired, using colour fillers and porosity equalizer
F-15.01.02L demonstrate knowledge of techniques used to determine colour correction process describe procedures used to perform strand test
describe procedures used to determine the texture and integrity of hair
describe procedures used to determine the formula and application technique
describe procedures used to formulate and apply hair colouring products
describe procedures used to determine sequence of product application

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F-15.02 Removes unwanted colour

F-15.02 Removes unwanted colour
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
F-15.02.01P mix predetermined colour removing formula predetermined colour removing formula is mixed according to desired results and manufacturers’ specifications and directions
F-15.02.02P apply colour removing formula colour removing formula is applied to desired areas
F-15.02.03P establish processing time processing time is established according to desired results
F-15.02.04P monitor process process is monitored for colour removal and to detect adverse chemical reactions
F-15.02.05P perform strand test strand test is performed to determine when product has reached desired results
F-15.02.06P remove product product is removed according to manufacturers’ specifications and directions to stop processing action
F-15.02.07P assess level of colour corrected hair level of hair is assessed and re-evaluated to determine if desired colour removing result was achieved
Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
F-15.02.01L demonstrate knowledge of colour removers and developers, their characteristics and applications explain the law of colour
explain the level system of colour identification
describe the effects of warm and cool tones to formulas
explain the influence of underlying/contributing pigmentation in hair when formulating colour removers
identify types of colour removers and describe their characteristics and applications
identify types of developers and describe their characteristics and applications
identify non-oxidative hair colouring products
identify oxidative hair colouring products
explain the effects of non-oxidative and oxidative hair colouring products on the hair structure
explain the importance of understanding the compatibility of products on previously chemically treated hair
explain the theory of removing residual pigmentation from hair to achieve desired level for colour correction
explain the theory of replacing the required pigmentation of hair to achieve the level and tone desired, using colour fillers and porosity equalizer
F-15.02.02L demonstrate knowledge of techniques used to remove unwanted colour from hair describe procedures used to prepare formula mixture
identify types of tools used for application
describe techniques used to apply product to hair
describe procedures used to establish processing time
describe procedures used to perform strand test
describe the effects of colour removers their uses, advantages and disadvantages
F-15.02.03L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements and safety practices identify and describe workplace safety practices and jurisdictional regulations

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F-15.03 Completes colour correction

F-15.03 Completes colour correction
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
F-15.03.01P select colour, toning and filling formula colour, toning and filling formula are selected according to desired results and manufacturers’ specifications and directions
F-15.03.02P select tools tools are selected according to application technique
F-15.03.03P determine application sequence application sequence is determined according to desired results
F-15.03.04P apply product product is applied where tone needs to be neutralized or enhanced
F-15.03.05P establish processing time processing time is established according to desired results
F-15.03.06P monitor colouring process colouring process is monitored
F-15.03.07P perform strand test strand test is performed to determine when product has reached desired results
F-15.03.08P remove product product is removed according to manufacturers’ specifications and
directions when desired tone and level are achieved to stop processing action

Range of variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
F-15.03.01L demonstrate knowledge of hair colouring products and developers, their characteristics and applications explain the law of colour
explain the level system of colour identification
describe the effects of warm and cool tones to formulas
explain the influence of underlying/contributing pigmentation in hair when formulating hair colouring products
identify types of hair colouring products and describe their characteristics and applications
identify types of developers and describe their characteristics and applications
identify non-oxidative hair colouring products
identify oxidative hair colouring products
explain the effects of non-oxidative and oxidative hair colouring products on the hair structure
F-15.03.02L demonstrate knowledge of techniques used to colour correct hair identify types of tools used for application
describe procedures used to formulate
hair colouring products
describe techniques used to apply hair colouring products to hair
describe procedures used to establish colour processing time
describe procedures used to perform strand test
F-15.03.03L demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements and safety practices identify and describe workplace safety practices and jurisdictional regulations

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