UN2AH19 - VTCT

Outcome 6
Understand factors that affect facial hair cutting and shaving
techniques
You can:
a. Describe the factors that must be taken into consideration prior
to cutting (including hair growth patterns, in-growing hair, skin
disorders, beard density, facial piercing, facial contours, client
wishes) and how they can affect the way the facial hair is cut and
shaved
b. Explain the importance of cutting the beard outline to follow the
contours of the face
c. Describe how to neaten beards
d. Describe how to create basic moustache shapes
e. Explain the importance of consulting with clients throughout the
cutting process
f. Explain when to cut facial hair using freehand, scissors over comb,
clipper with attachment and clipper over comb cutting techniques
g. Explain the reasons for establishing and following outlines
h. Describe methods of working to create a symmetrical and balanced
look
i. Explain the importance of considering density and working with the
natural growth patterns of the facial hair
j. Compare the result of cutting against and with the natural hair
growth direction
k. State the average rate of hair growth
l. Describe the effects of continual close cutting on black skin
m. Explain the potential risk of in-growing hair resulting from continual
close cutting
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