Curly Blow – Self-Assessment Questions
List the THREE layers of the hair Cortex, Medulla, Cuticle When drying the hair what physically happens to the hair structure? …
Curly Blow – Routine
Cleanse hair: You will need to wash the hair before performing a Curly Blow Dry. Do not aggressively rub the shampoo into the hair. Instead, let the water run through it, and gently massage the scalp. Use a shampoo & condition that suits the client’s hair type i.e. dry, oily You must cleanse the hair…
Curly Blow – Hair & scalp conditions
Hair condition Symptoms of the condition Dry • Dull hair • Coarse to touch • Visual damage to ends and lengths • Brittle hair Normal • Shiny • No signs of damage Greasy • Dull • Lank • Requires frequent washing Scalp condition Symptoms of the condition Dry • Feels tight • May have…
Curly Blow – The physical effects of blow-drying on the hair structure:
Before the hair is shampooed, the hydrogen bonds hold the Polypeptide chains close together. Hair in this natural unstretched state is called Alpha Keratin. Once the hair has been shampooed, many of the Hydrogen Bonds are broken. This allows the hair to be stretched around a roller or brush (if blow-drying). Once the…
Curly Blow – layers of the hair
The hair is made up of three layers: The Medulla – the core of the hair shaft. May even be absent. The Cortex – the middle layer of the hair shaft which contains natural pigment (melanin) and moisture. This layer is made up of bonds that change each time a new process is…
Curly Blow – Health & Safety
Any person/s dealing with members of the public must be made aware of health and safety laws. Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 This is legislation that gives rights to employees and employers. The Health and Safety at Work Act ensures that employers and employees maintain high standards of health and safety in…
Glow – 5 Reasons why natural skincare products are essential
5 Reasons why natural skincare products are essential There’s something that many people do every day that’s having a damaging effect on their skin, and ultimately their health – they’re using skincare products that contain harmful chemicals. Okay, so imagine the number of products most people use every day. You get up and…
SPMU – Anaesthetics
These anaesthetics are legal and purchased over the counter at your local pharmacy. Under the medicines act we are allowed to purchase these items for topical use during a micropigmentation procedure. However it is YOUR responsibility to ensure your client is suitable for application of the anaesthetics that you will be using. A patch test…
SPMU – Tattoo machines
Coil Digital Rotary Manual Aesthetically pleasing to look at Noise Level: Loud Soft Holds 1, 2, 3, 5 needle cluster Holds larger than a 10 needle cluster Holds flat needles Easy ability to penetrate the skin into the dermis Power rating up to 2.7 Volts …