FH
AB
GH14
Perm and neutralise hair
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Session 2 of 8
Learner Name
Date session started
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Level 2
Hairdressing & Barbering
Handout
COSHH
COSHH is one of the regulations that
stem from the Health & Safety at Work
Act.
Your salon will have carried out a risk
assessment of the products held or used
within it and this will give you specific
information about how to handle them and
any precautionary requirements of the
products.
FH
AB
COSHH stands for – Control of
Substances Hazardous to Health and
means that there have to be controls over
the use of all chemicals or other
substances that could cause damage to
health or be a threat to the safety of the
people using them.
GH14.2.1
Note the difference between
a hazard and a risk:
A hazard is something that could be
harmful, a risk is when the chance
of harm being caused is increased.
For example, perm lotion is a hazard
because it is a chemical that could
damage the hair or skin. The risk of
damage is increased if the perm lotion is
allowed to get onto and lie on the scalp.
LA
This is called risk assessment.
Salon owners must carry out a risk
assessment to help them to decide the
best way of controlling the substance and,
therefore, of reducing the risk. When
stylists do a risk assessment it can help
them to identify the potentially harmful
products in the salon and what to do in the
case of:
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accidental spillage
ingestion
entry to the eyes
damage to the skin.
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All salon workers must comply with the
COSHH requirements to use, handle,
store and dispose of hairdressing
substances properly.
If you use the acronym SHUD (Store,
Handle, Use, Dispose of) you may find it
easier to remember what the requirements
are.
• Store
• Handle
• Use
• Dispose of
COSHH tells you how you SHUD work.
Notes
Handout
Electricity at Work Regulations
Notes
FH
AB
The purpose of these regulations is to
state that electrical equipment must be
adequately maintained and checked by a
qualified person. A written record of the
equipment tests should be kept and
should be made available for inspection.
GH14.2.2
It is important to visually check if the
equipment is safe for use by checking the
flex and the plug. The equipment should
only be used for its intended purpose and
you should make sure
that you know how to use it.
When you have finished with the
equipment, switch off, remove from the
power source and store the equipment
safely away.
It is your responsibility to ensure that any
faulty equipment that you find in your
workplace is removed from use, labelled
as faulty and reported to a relevant
person.
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If you were unsure of how to use a piece
of electrical equipment used to speed up
the development of a perm, how would
you find out the correct
way to use it?
State the name of the person in your salon
to whom you would report faulty electrical
equipment.
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Handout
GH14.2.3
The range of protective clothing and materials available
for clients
You must make sure that the client’s
clothing and skin are well protected before
perming or neutralising the hair.
Why should cotton wool around the
hairline be changed frequently during the
perming process?
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FH
AB
Protective clothing and materials used
when perming and neutralising hair are:
towels
gowns
waterproof gowns and capes
shoulder capes
pre-perm conditioners
barrier cream
damp cotton wool.
As a minimum it is recommended
that the routine below is followed:
Ensure that all protective clothing
and materials are securely placed
and that the client is comfortable
before proceeding with the perm
or neutraliser.
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Pay particular attention to the need to
change any protective materials that may
become damp with perming or neutralising
chemicals.
Under what circumstances would you use
a pre-perm conditioner on the hair?
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Notes
Handout
GH14.2.4
How to position yourself and the client when perming
and neutralising
How might it benef it you to be abl
e
to work more qui ckly and
efficiently?
FH
AB
You must make sure that you stand
correctly when perming and neutralising if
you are to minimise the risk of becoming
very tired very quickly and possibly
causing long term damage to your
muscles.
Also, if your posture is correct, a better
working position is achieved. This will
help you to increase speed and become
more effective.
You should stand with legs straight and
feet slightly apart to maintain balance and
even distribution of your weight. Try to
remain relaxed, keep your head up and
avoid stretching or bending.
It is important that your client is
also positioned correctly – if the client
slouches and slides down into the
chair you will have to bend to be able to
reach the lower parts of the head. Also,
the client will soon become uncomfortable
and tired.
LA
When perming, the client may have to
remain seated for quite a long time.
Therefore, it is necessary that the client is
in the correct position with their back
placed against the back of the chair for
support.
R emember to place the client
correctly at the basins for
neutralising or they may soon
become uncomfortable and may
fidget and dislodge some of the
perm rods.
When you become tired you lose
concentration. This causes you to
become slower and less effective.
Good positioning allows you to work on
clients more easily and efficiently.
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Handout
GH14.2.5
The importance of correct positioning of tools
and equipment
How does your salon store perm
rods when
not in use?
FH
AB
All of your tools and the equipment that
you will need for perming and neutralising
your client’s hair should be readily
available, so that you can work more
efficiently and effectively.
If you must repeatedly stop work to find
something that you need it will create an
impression of inefficiency and your client
may object. Having to stop work while
you are perming using the pre-damping
method will mean that you take longer to
complete the wind and this may cause
parts of the perm to over process,
resulting in damage to the hair.
All tools should be clean, free of hair,
disinfected or sterilised and laid out on a
clean work surface or trolley.
The perm trolley should be set out so that
each rod size is in a separate area and
can be easily selected. It wastes time in
selecting a rod of the correct size if they
are jumbled onto a trolley. It also looks
very untidy and unprofessional.
LA
Having tools within easy reach ensures a
timesaving, smooth and efficient way of
working throughout the service.
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Handout
The 5 simple steps
GH14.2.6
Step 1
FH
AB
Wear disposable nitrile or vinyl gloves
– long length so that the cuffs can be
turned back to catch any drips of
water when shampooing, applying or
removing hairdressing chemicals.
Step 2
Dry the hands thoroughly using a
clean soft cotton or paper towel –
using a soft, clean, dry towel will be
kinder to the hands and prevent any
contamination from used towels.
Step 3
LA
After washing moisturise thoroughly,
not missing fingertips, finger webs and
wrists. Regularly replacing lost
moisture will help to keep the skin
healthy.
Step 4
Change gloves between clients –
changing gloves between clients
gives the hands a chance to breathe,
as well as being more hygienic.
Step 5
Check the skin regularly for early
signs of dermatitis.
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Handout
GH14.2.6b
The type of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) available
and why it is important to use it
What might happen if you do not wear
gloves when working with perming and
neutralising lotions?
FH
AB
The Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
regulations stem from the Health & Safety
at Work Act and all workers must comply
with the regulations.
PPE – Personal Protective Equipment,
relates to the protective clothing and
materials used by workers.
In hairdressing and barbering the most
commonly used PPE are gloves and
aprons
The regulations state that employers must
provide suitable and sufficient protective
clothing and materials and that employees
must use these when necessary.
Employees have a duty to take care of the
clothing and materials supplied and to
report any that are damaged or in short
supply. This helps employers to know
when to provide further supplies.
Any employee who fails to wear PPE
when necessary is in breach of the
regulations.
LA
Why is PPE necessary?
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Are gowns and towels PPE?
Yes
No
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Session 2
Perm and neutralise hair
GH14
Learner Check
Session 2
2
1
FH
AB
1What is the difference between a
hazard and a risk?
What does SHUD stand for?
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4What must you do if you identify a
faulty piece of electrical
equipment?
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5State the circumstances in which
you would change the client’s
protective clothing.
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6Where and when would you use
barrier cream on the client during
the perming process?
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7Why must you ensure that the
client’s position is correct?
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8Why should perm rods be laid out
in bundles according to size?
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9Who is responsible for supplying
PPE in the salon?
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10What are your responsibilities in
relation to PPE?
earner
10
LA
3What are your legal
responsibilities under COSHH?
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