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Photo courtesy of Wahl UK Ltd.<br />

Outcome 1: Be able to prepare to perm <strong>and</strong> <strong>neutralise</strong> <strong>hair</strong> (continued)<br />

Trichorrhexis nodosa – rough, swollen,<br />

broken shaft.<br />

Sebaceous cyst – sebum filled lump.<br />

Damaged cuticle – dull <strong>hair</strong>.<br />

Salon health <strong>and</strong> safety legislation<br />

<strong>and</strong> regulations: Health <strong>and</strong> safety at<br />

work, control of substances hazardous<br />

to health, reporting of injuries diseases<br />

<strong>and</strong> dangerous occurrences, personal<br />

protective equipment, electricity at work,<br />

manual h<strong>and</strong>ling, supply of goods <strong>and</strong><br />

services, trade description, data protection,<br />

employers liability (compulsory insurance),<br />

occupiers liability, local by-laws (set by<br />

council), salon rules, code of conduct,<br />

observance by all staff.<br />

Hair tests: Use manufacturer’s<br />

instructions, salon guidelines, before during<br />

<strong>and</strong> after service.<br />

What each test checks for:<br />

Elasticity test – tensile strength, internal<br />

strength of <strong>hair</strong>.<br />

Porosity test – ability to absorb product,<br />

moisture loss from <strong>hair</strong>.<br />

Skin test – allergic reaction to chemicals.<br />

Pre-perm test curl – suitability for service,<br />

size <strong>and</strong> shape of curl.<br />

Incompatibility test – check for presence<br />

of metallic salts, suitability of further<br />

chemical services.<br />

Development test curl – monitor the<br />

development of the perm.<br />

Test cutting – check suitability of colour<br />

choice.<br />

Testing <strong>and</strong> recording results: Record<br />

card up-to-date <strong>and</strong> accurate, essential<br />

information, for future reference,<br />

UV20512<br />

professional image, legal implications.<br />

Following manufacturers’ instructions:<br />

On bottle, packaging, leaflet, colour chart,<br />

ensures successful service, storage<br />

(temperature, location, light), h<strong>and</strong>ling<br />

(correct mixing), use (application, removal),<br />

disposal (dilution products, recycle<br />

empties), prevents legal action.<br />

Range of perm lotions: Acid, alkaline,<br />

exothermic, varieties available (virgin,<br />

resistant, normal, coloured, fragile).<br />

Range of neutralising agents: Based on<br />

hydrogen peroxide, sodium bromate.<br />

Range of products used during the<br />

perming process: Barrier cream, preperm<br />

treatment, cleansing/clarifying<br />

shampoo, anti-oxidant conditioner, perm<br />

lotion, <strong>neutralise</strong>r agent.<br />

Range of tools <strong>and</strong> equipment used for<br />

perming <strong>and</strong> neutralising:<br />

<strong>Perm</strong> curlers (various sizes) – spiral<br />

perm curlers, bendy rods, plastic perm<br />

rollers, plastic pin curl clips.<br />

Equipment – pintail comb, wide tooth<br />

comb, sectioning clips, end papers, cotton<br />

wool, drip tray, plastic bowl/neutralising<br />

sponge, towels, tissue paper, personal<br />

protective equipment (disposable gloves,<br />

apron <strong>and</strong> cape), tension rods, climazone.

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