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Creative Hairdressers
Published
Time-Based Apprenticeship
Industries
O*Net Code
39-5012.00
Rapids Code
0096
Req. Hours
1970
State
DC
Created
Jul 16, 2021
Updated
Jul 16, 2021
Time-Based Skills
8 skill sets | 49 total skills
Analysis Of Hair, Preparation, Treatment And Shampooing - 350 req. hrs
Sanitation, cleanliness, health and safety
Determining condition of hair and scalp and recommending appropriate treatments
Application of conditioner or corrective treatment
Hot oil or other heat treatments
Scalp massages and scalp treatments
Shampooing
Recommendation of hair care products
Haircutting - 546 req. hrs
Sanitation, cleanliness and disinfection
Determining length and style of desired cut
Recommending style and length based on texture and thickness of hair, shape of head and face, current fashion, etc.
Use of tools: scissors, shears, thinning shears, combs, brushes, picks, etc., electric clippers, straight-edge razors
Making desired cuts: graduated, blunt, layered, brush cuts, buzzes and other novelty cuts
Styling Hair - 285 req. hrs
Sanitation and cleanliness
Determining and producing desired style: hand blower, brush, fingers, combs, infra-red lamps, timers, brush, combs, use of curling irons, use of rollers and pins or clips and hair dryers, use of hot rollers
Brush-out and comb-out
Braiding and crimping hair
Hair spray and other fixatives
Permanent Waving - 50 req. hrs
Safety and health considerations, cosmetologist and customer
Determination of curl style, solution strength, roller size, roller pattern, tightness and time units
Use of papers, rods and rollers
Use of permanent wave solutions and neutralizers
Comb-out, brush-out and styling
Hair relaxing solutions and techniques
Coloring Hair - 328 req. hrs
Safety and health considerations, cosmetologist and customer
Assists customer to select appropriate color or shade
Tests customer sensitivity to solutions
Use of water rinse or semi-permanent rinses
Use of permanent color solutions
Use of bleach and toner
Streaking or highlighting hair: cap method, foil or plastic film method, painting method
Skin Care and Makeup - 30 req. hrs
Sanitation, disinfection, health and safety considerations
Analysis of skin type and complexion of customer
Determination of customer’s desired makeup
Use of cleansing creams, toners, moisturizers, lotion
Use of foundation lotion, shadow and highlight
Use of powder and blush
Use of eye shadow, liner and mascara
Use of lipstick and lip gloss
Nail Care - 35 req. hrs
Sanitation, disinfection, health and safety considerations
Grooming and manicure of nails
Use of nail polish remover
Application of base coat, polish and sealer
Application of sculptured nails
Manicure and pedicure techniques
Trade Practices - 346 req. hrs
Customer relations, building rapport
Establishing a customer following
Consulting on special events: weddings, galas, masquerades
Recommendation of beauty care products
Professional ethics
