Chapter 7: TRICHOLOGY
Hair theory, hair care and draping, shampooing and scalp massage are the focus of these specialized sessions about the structure and function of hair. The Service Essentials for effective communication with the client, in addition to infection control and safety measures and tools, supplies and equipment are emphasized.
Chapter 8: DESIGN DECISIONS
The design elements and principles used to compose designs and how to use these two Pivot Point philosophies when adapting hair designs to complement different body and face shapes while also using indicators such as proportion, hair, personality, clothing, and lifestyle are presented in this chapter. In addition, important information on how each of the four Service Essentials support effective client communication and decision-making is provided.
Chapter 9: SCULPTURE
Describing the two ways to analyze the structure of a hair sculpture, the four basic sculpted forms and combination forms, the five main sculpting tools and how each is used to sculpt hair and an explanation on the skills needed to create hair sculptures serve as the highlights for the foundational skills of all hair designs.
Chapter 10: HAIR DESIGN
The theoretical foundations for hair design and the primary techniques for wet design, thermal design and long hair design provide the information necessary to create a design based on form, texture, and direction. Included within the chapter are the hair design tools, supplies, equipment, infection control and safety measures and Service Essentials for ensuring client satisfaction.
Chapter 11: WIGS AND HAIR ADDITIONS
The history, composition, colours, construction, essentials, infection control and safety measures, services, hairpieces and hair addition methods provide the core subject matter for sessions on wigs and hair additions.
Chapter 12: TEXTURE
The theory, techniques and procedures for perming and relaxing along with the tools, supplies, equipment, infection control and safety measures and Service Essentials are offered during this chapter in regard to chemically changing straight hair to curly hair and transforming curly hair to straight hair.
Chapter 13: COLOUR
Colour theory supports how to identify existing hair colour and then change existing hair colour utilizing non oxidative and oxidative colours, developers and lighteners as the key ingredients for successful colour designs. In addition tools supplies equipment, infection control and safety measures and Service Essentials are presented to support this popular service offered in the salon.
Chapter 14: THE STUDY OF NAILS
Nail structure, growth, diseases, disorders, conditions, shapes, essentials, infection control and safety, client consultation, natural and artificial nail care are the primary items of discussion for the sessions on the study of nails. Step-by-step practical procedures are offered for a basic manicure, male manicure, basic pedicure, nail tips, tips with acrylic overlay and sculptured nails.
Chapter 15: THE STUDY OF SKIN
An overview of skin theory, skin care, hair removal, and makeup basics make up the Study of Skin. Specifically, skin theory includes functions of the skin, composition of the skin, types of skin, skin diseases and disorders. Skin care includes massage, facial masks, skin care essentials, infection control and safety, skin care service essentials, and basic facials. Hair removal covers hair removal essentials, infection control and safety, hair removal service essentials, temporary hair removal, basic waxing, and permanent hair removal. Makeup is introduced through facial shapes, colour theory, makeup essentials, infection control and safety, makeup service essentials, makeup techniques and products, and basic makeup applications.
