Learning Objectives

Notes

14.1 To define hair cutting and determine the purpose of hair cutting. (COM)

Define hair cutting as the art of shaping the hair with the aid of implements into a becoming shape for the client.

Review advanced learning objective 4.11B. Discuss the benefit of choosing an appropriate hairstyle. Discuss the objective of hair cutting. Responses should include: to accentuate a client’s good features and minimize poor features, remove damaged hair, etc.

14.2 To identify the implements used in a hair cut.

Examine the implements used in hair cutting. (TL)

• hair cutting scissors
• thinning shears
• razors
• combs
• clips

14.3 To explain the purpose of a client consultation.

Discuss the importance of a client consultation. Possible responses should include: analyze facial shape, to discuss client’s wishes, personality/lifestyle, etc.

14.4 To define terms used in haircutting. (COM)

Define terms related to hair cutting:

• guideline
• stationary guideline
• movable guideline
• sectioning
• bob/blunt cut
• layered cut
• thinning and texturizing
• nape
• crown
• slithering
• shingling

14.5 To analyze client’s hair.

Explain cowlicks, whorls, texture, etc. Identify reasons for analyzing client’s hair before giving a hair cut. (COM)

14.6 To demonstrate how to hold and use hair shaping implements. (TL)

Demonstrate correct scissor holding. Demonstrate correct technique for removing the thumb from the scissors to hold the comb. Demonstrate combing the hair and passing the comb to the left hand. Provide student practice for all three skills.

Discuss angles used in haircuts. Practise passing comb when fingers are horizontal (blunt cut) and when fingers are vertical (layered cut).

Identify the two main haircuts: bob/blunt, and layered cuts. Often a combination of these two cuts is used to create a style.

14.7 To demonstrate sectioning for a haircut. (IL)

Demonstrate sectioning for a hair cut. Students should practice this skill.

14.8 To demonstrate haircuts (TL)

Section mannequin. Review procedure for a haircut. Using a head template, explain how each section of the hair will be cut. Predetermine lengths of finished cut and angles that will be used when cutting. Demonstrate step by step procedure for the blunt/bob cut. Have students practice the step by step procedure. Provide feedback while they are cutting i.e., holding the scissors correctly, removing the thumb while combing the hair, etc. Stress safety issues of cutting past the second knuckle of the finger, cutting chunks of hair if the thumb is not removed while combing the hair, etc. Determine criteria to evaluate a quality hair cut.

Demonstrate long layered. Repeat demonstration process used for the blunt cut.

Demonstrate basic layered. Repeat demonstration process used for the blunt cut.

14.9 To apply safety and sanitation practices for hair cutting. (PSVS)

List sanitation procedures for implements. Discuss safety issues for cutting hair. Review safety procedures to follow, if a cut injury occurs.