The lesson deals on how to perform finishing touches for men’s haircut. It also includes increases discussion regarding interpersonal skills which is necessary in strengthening working relationship with the client.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
At the end of the lesson, you should be able to: 1) perform blow drying;
2) perform finishing towels; and
3) suggest hair care and maintenance products.
WHAT DO YOU ALREADY KNOW? Pre-Test
Direction: Fill in the blanks with the letter corresponding to your answer. Use a separate sheet of paper to write our answer.
1. Drying the hair with hand held dryer is___________. a) blow waving
b) blow drying c) scrunch drying d) hand drying
2. Lifting and directing hair with fingers or hand is _____ a) blow drying
b) hand drying c) blow waving d) blow combing
3. Styling aids which shield the hair from the harsh effects of exposure from the sun__________.
a) protectors b) dressing aids c) curl enhancers d) setting aids
4. Probably the most important tool after blow-dryer is a _____. a) cape
b) brush c) comb d) diffuser
5. Styling aids which gives sheen, shine and gloss to the hair is a _____. a) dressing aid b) setting aid c) curl enhancer d) protector LET US STUDY Definition of Terms Grip – hold firmly
Clamp – group of things clustered together
Nozzle – a short tube constricted in the middle and use to speed and direct a
flow of fluid
Tact – a keen sense of what to do or say to keep good relations of other Blow Styling Techniques
Blow waving – shaping the hair into waves, using directed heated aim from a
dryer and combs, brushes or your hands
Blow drying – drying the hair with the hand held dryer
Scrunch drying – gripping and squeezing clumps of hair while directing
heated air into the hand
Finger or Hand drying – lifting, teasing, pulling and directing hair with the
fingers or hands
Equipment/tools
Hand held dryer is the most important piece of equipment you need
Hand dryer attachments such as nozzles and diffusers
Brushes are probably the most important items after blow-dryer.
Combs should be professional and heat resistant
Precautions when blow styling
Use only professional tools.
Never use electrical equipment with wet hands.
Direct hair away from the scalp.
Do not keep dryer in one place for too long.
Do not attempt to shape hair when it is too wet.
Styling Aids
Blow styling aids protect the hair from excessive heat and give body to the hair.
Dressing aids give sheen, shine and gloss to the hair.
Setting aids enhance the hair’s elasticity and help hair to keep it manageable.
Protectors shield the hair from the harsh effects of exposure from the sun.
Curl enhancers enable the hair to retain curl or wave formation longer
Tips on Hair Care for Patron
Keep your hair clean. Use a shampoo formulated for your hair type.
Use crème rinse if necessary.
Give your hair a deep conditioning or hot oil treatment once a month.
Brush your hair often. This distributes the oil evenly through the hair and adds shine.
Don’t over use the blow dryer.
Have your hair trimmed one half inch every month. Regular trimming keeps split ends to a minimum length.
Dealing with complaints
If your patron does not like the style you have produced, the following may help:
Honestly justify what you believe is correct and suitable.
Exercise tact, understanding and courtesy throughout.
Take steps to rectify the complaint as soon as possible.
Give tips on hair care.
LET US REMEMBER
Perform blow drying for cross-checking.
Apply finishing styling products for better hold and style.
Establish professional relationship with the patron.
HOW MUCH HAVE YOU LEARNED?
Answer the following questions clearly. Use a separate sheet of paper for your answers.
1) Why is it proper to determine a suitable blow-style and agree it with the patron?
2) Why is it important to ensure that the equipment used is safe?
3) How are you going to settle problems that may arise with the patron?
LET US APPLY WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED?
Activity: Select one client. Perform blow drying and apply finishing touches. You will be evaluated based on your effort to perform this activity. Criterion Excellent 5 Very Satisfactory 3 Satisfactory 1 Total
1. Blow dry hair for finishing touches
2. Check sections of the side, nape, top and front for accuracy and
finishing touches 3. Use appropriate finishing cutting tools 4. Apply appropriate hair finishing touches
Patrons/Patron’s record
Draping garments
REFERENCES:
Kibbe, Constance. Standard Textbook of Cosmetology Milady Publishing Corp. 1981
Palladino, Leo. Hairdressing: The Foundation, Third Edition. Thomson Learning 1998
Wurdinger, Victoria; Home Haircutting Made Easy Publications International, Ltd. 1992
Post Test
Direction: Select the letter of the best answer. Use a separate of paper for your answers.
1. The following are considered tools except the _____. a) hand dryer
b) brush c) comb d) protectors
2. The shaping of hair into waves using dryer or comb brushes is called _____. a) blow drying
b) scrunch drying c) finger drying d) blow waving
3. Lifting, teasing, pulling and directing hair with fingers or hands is a) blow drying
b) finger drying c) blow waving d) scrunch drying
4. The drying and shaping of the hair using comb or a comb attachment fixed to the hairdryer is called _____.
a) blow combing b) hand drying c) blow waving d) scrunch drying
5. Gripping and squeezing columns of hair when directing heated air to the hair is called _____.
e) scrunch drying f) hand dry
h) blow combing
KEY TO CORRECTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Module 3 Performing hair cutting for men……… 1 What is module about?
What will you learn
What do you already know? Pre-test
Lesson 1 Prepare Patron……… 4
What is this lesson about? What will you learn?
Let us study! Let us remember
How much have you learned? Resources
References Pre- test
Key to correction
Lesson 2 Perform men’s hair cut……… 6
What is this lesson about? What will you learn
What do you already know………. Pre test ……….
Key to correction 7
Let us study Let us remember
How much have you learned
Let us apply what you have learned Resources
References
Post test ………
Key to correction 11
Lesson 3 Performing finishing touches……….
What is the lesson about? What will you learn?
What do you already know? ……….
Pre test 14
Let us study
Let us remember………... 15 How much have you learned?
Let us apply what you have learned?... 20 Resources.
Reference Post-test