Hair Setting Process

Study Notes

Module Overview

The module title is "Set and Dry" and it is a training module provided by the Ministry of Labor and Skills.
The module consists of four units: Materials, Tools, and Equipment; Set and Dry; Massage Techniques; and Finish Touch.

Unit One: Materials, Tools, and Equipment

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is essential in the hairstyling industry.
Tools and equipment for setting and drying hair include hair straighteners, hair curlers, hair dryers, and more.
Preparation of materials, tools, and equipment is crucial for a successful hairstyling session.

Unit Two: Set and Dry

Client comfort and safety are top priorities when setting and drying hair.
Setting hair involves the use of styling products and blow drying.
Appropriate techniques of hair setting include considering factors such as hair cut, growth patterns, length, density, texture, and elasticity.
The occasion for which the style is required also plays a significant role in determining the setting technique.

Hair Setting Techniques

Hair can be rolled to sit on or off base, and the wind can be directed to suit the style.
Roller size must be considered to achieve the desired curl result.
The brick wind roller technique is a method of setting hair that involves winding the hair around the roller in a specific pattern.

Client Communication

It is essential to communicate with the client and explain the setting technique to ensure they agree with the desired look.
The hairstylist should comb the client's hair, apply the appropriate products, and wind the hair around the roller to achieve the desired style.

Finishing the Style

Once the hair is set, it can be dressed into the desired style using the appropriate tools.
Hairspray or a finishing product can be used to finish the style and ensure it lasts.
The client should be checked to ensure they are happy with the final style.

Manipulated Hair Dryer

The hairstylist should advise the client on how to maintain their new style, including the use of styling and finishing products.
It is important to protect the hair from moisture to prevent the style from being lost.

Salon Furniture and Equipment

Salon trolleys are essential furniture that enables hairstylists to have all the necessary tools and equipment within reach.
Beauty salon chairs come in different shapes and colors and are used for various activities in the salon.
Electric massage beds are multifunctional and can be moved comfortably from a chair to a treatment bed.

Hair Styling Tools

Hair styling tools include hair straighteners, hair curlers, hair dryers, and more.
These tools are necessary for keeping up with the numerous hairstyling demands of clients.
Regularly checking out hairstyling magazines can provide inspiration for new styling devices and techniques.

Module Title: Manicure and Pedicure

Module code: CST HDB2 M06 0622
Nominal duration: 60 hours

Nail Services

Manicure: a treatment that improves the appearance of nails and hands, and softens them
Pedicure: a treatment that improves the appearance of nails and feet, and softens them

Anatomy of the Hand and Feet

Structure of the nail: • Nail root matrix • Nail bed • Nail mantle • Lunula • Nail plate • Free edge • Nail wall • Hyponychium • Cuticle • Nail grooves
Nails are made up of a protein called keratin

Importance of Nails

Purpose of nails: to protect the ends of fingers and toes, and help the fingers grasp small objects
Average growth rate of fingernails: 1/8 inch per month
Average growth rate of toenails: slower than fingernails

Types of Nails and Skin Conditions

Ridged nails: characterized by vertical and horizontal ridges in fingernails, often due to nutritional deficiency
Beau's lines: a condition characterized by indentations across the nail bed, a sign of disrupted nail growth due to illness
Overgrown cuticles: can lead to bacterial infections, hangnails, split cuticles, and other problems

Acrylic Nails

Made of a combination of liquid and powder that's laid over the natural nail with a brush
Can be applied to tips or to natural nails
Provide a hard, protective layer due to the powder and liquid hybrid mixture
Durable, but can weaken natural nails with prolonged use

Types of Nail Shapes

Oval: • Can be long to complement a longer nail bed, or short to suit a shorter nail bed • Retains the softer curves of the round shape, while adding length to the nail at the same time
Square: • Straight side walls, sharp tips, and a neat curve • Can make the nail appear shorter and stubbier, but can complement longer nail beds
Squoval: • A combination of square and oval • Has the length of a square nail, but softer edges of an oval • Suits all nail types
Round: • Frequently used to create a softer, less noticeable look • Can give a slender look to the hands
Pointed: • Less common than other shapes • Can create length and make the hands look slender

Manicure and Pedicure Products and Equipment

Acetone/polish remover
Cuticle cream
Lotion
Nail brush tool
Cuticle pusher
Cuticle scissors tool
Nippers
Nail files/Emery boards
Nail buffer block
Bamboo sticks
Cotton balls
Tweezers tool
Cuticle oil
Polish
Small paintbrush

Description

Learn about the purpose of hairdryers and hood dryers in hair setting, what happens to hair during the process, and the importance of styling products. Understand how to advise clients on after-care and finalize the hair setting process.