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Judith Awuor Ngode Report
Judith Awuor Ngode Report
BY
accordance with academic rules and ethical conduct. I also declare that, as required by these
rules and conduct, I have fully written this report based on truth and cited all activities and duties
that I undertook while on attachment. I therefore declare that this material is original.
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DEDICATION
I dedicate this report to my beloved family who provided financial support to aid me during the
attachment period
I also dedicate this report to Luciajo Hairdressing and Beauty Salon which gave me a
conducive environment that helped me to learn a lot of things pertaining my course that helped
me break the monotony learned in class theoretically.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The development of this report took the effort, support and guidance of a number of people
whom I wish to thank. I also wish to pay tribute to the management and staff of Luciajo
Hairdressing and Beauty Salon for offering me a chance to be part of them and for their
unwavering support. Gratitude to my academic supervisor for her efforts to assess me and
I also thank my family for their support and prayers not only during my attachment period but
throughout my course. I cannot end this list without paying tribute to the entire Rarieda
Technical and Vocational College for their constructive training and the knowledge they have
Technical and Vocational College and therefore no graduation without the industrial attachment.
The attachment period is usually maximum of twelve weeks, during which the student is
expected to acquire additional practical experience to supplement, their course of study in the
college. They are also exposed to the real world of work and its challenges which will prepare
This report is the outcome of the eight weeks practical training I had at Luciajo Hairdressing and
Beauty Salon
1. To assess the interest of the student in the occupation he/she plans to undertake.
2. To expose the students to work methods not taught in the college and to provide access to
3. To provide the students with an opportunity to apply knowledge in real work situation
thereby closing the gap between college work and the actual practice.
4. To make the transition from school to the world of work smoothly and to enhance student
the entire educational process of preparing the students for employment in industry.
6. To enhance industry´s satisfaction with the graduate of the Faculty in particular and the
college at large.
1.3 BENEFITS TO STUDENTS
The industrial attachment seeks to offer students a practical translation of the theory they have
been taught. It has also got individual benefit of liaising the college to the industries, hence
brightening the employment chances of the students in the college. Through this attachment, I
have generated a good interpersonal relationship through my interaction with my supervisors and
colleagues. This has assisted me to interact confidently with people irrespective of the position.
1.4 EXPERIENCE
Through my attachment, I have improved my interpersonal skills by interacting with clients and
also have improved on social life through interaction with the colleagues.
inculcated in me sympathy for the poor and above all the will to acquire myself from improving
my practical knowledge.
Luciajo Hairdressing and Beauty Salon is located in Siaya County. It was started in 2017 as a
single permit business salon under the management of Lucy Akinyi. It expanded rapidly due to
favorable working conditions and availability of ready customers. It’s one of the major business
entities in Ndori that operate as beauty shops.
1.7 ADDRESS
Luciajo Hairdressing and Beauty Salon is located within Ndori Market, Opposite Kenya Power,
along Ndori-Luanda Kotieno Road
CHAPTER TWO
3.0 MANICURE
Before you start, gather all the manicure tools you will need to give yourself the perfect
manicure. Here are the things that you will need:
To start off, remove the nail polish that you are wearing. Use a non-acetone nail polish
remover and cotton pads to remove your old nail polish gently.
Non-acetone nail polish removers do not dry out the skin around your nails. Acetone-based nail
polish removers work much faster, but they can damage your nails. If you use a nail polish
remover more than once a month, it is better to use a non-acetone nail polish remover
Use the nail clippers to trim your nails. Avoid cutting them too short. Then, use the nail file
to shape them. If you want to keep it simple, square-shaped nails with rounded edges or
simple rounded nails are best.
While filing your nails, be gentle and avoid dragging the file to and fro with excessive force.
Avoid filing them too short. Just smoothen the lines and rough edges left behind by the nail
clipper. Use a slightly abrasive nail buffer to smoothen the top of your nails. However, do
not buff the nails too smooth because, otherwise, the nail polish won’t stick to your nails
Step 4: Soak Your Nails (And Hands)
Take a big glass bowl (big enough to hold your palms) and fill it with warm water. Add baby
shampoo or a gentle cleanser and soak your hands in it for a few minutes (maximum 3 minutes)
Soaking the cuticles helps soften them. It loosens up the dirt and dead skin cells. Use a
gentle nail brush to clean the nails and the skin around them to remove any traces of dirt.
Don’t forget to scrape under the nails. Avoid over-soaking your nails and hands as it can
damage them.
Wipe your nails and hands, and massage some cuticle cream onto your nails. Then, use a
cuticle pusher to push the cuticles back gently. Do not exert too much pressure because that
may push the cuticles too far in and damage your nails. This will also increase your chances of
getting an infection
Once the cuticles are clear, wipe off the excess cream from your nails. If you are not using a
cuticle cream, you can also apply a bit of cuticle remover to clear up the cuticles.
Massage your hands with a hand moisturizer. Use a rich and thick cream for intense
miniaturization. Focus especially on your fingers and the area around your nails. If you want,
you can even soak your hands in warm water for 30 seconds before applying moisturizer
Use a clear nail polish as a base coat. You can even use white nail polish as a base coat to make
the color of your nail polish pop. This prevents your nails from getting stained (especially if you
are wearing shades of red or blue). Also, a base coat helps the nail polish last longer
Once the base coat is dry, apply a thin coat of your favorite nail polish on top of it. Before
applying the nail polish, roll the bottle between your hands. Avoid shaking it because that
will create air bubbles in it and make it difficult for it to stick to your nails
Once your nail polish is dry, finish it off by applying another layer of clear nail polish on top of
it. This shields the nail polish from chipping or flaking. Moreover, if you have done any
nail art, the clear top coat will protect that too
Waxing removes the hair by the follicle — meaning it pulls your body hair out by the root —
giving germs an invitation to the opened hair follicles.
In many cases, waxing also removes the top layer of dry, dead skin cells. This leaves your skin
smoother, sure, but also more vulnerable to irritation. And heated wax has the potential to
burn.
That’s why proper skin prep and aftercare, combined with good waxing practices, play an
essential role in avoiding issues that could derail the smooth skin you’re after.
As long as you follow these steps, you should be able to safely remove your hair and enjoy the
results for weeks.
Although your hair needs to be at least a quarter inch to be waxed, hair that’s
too long can make waxing more complicated and painful. The American
Academy of Dermatology (AAD) recommends trimming hair to three-quarters of
an inch. Trim hair using a clean personal grooming tool, such as an electronic
trimmer or safety scissors.
2. Exfoliate
A day or two before you wax, gently exfoliate with a mild scrub, brush, mitt,
or loofah to remove dead skin cells that surround the hair follicles.
Exfoliating helps loosen existing ingrown hairs and improves your waxing results. Just make
sure to be gentle — if you scrub too hard you could irritate your skin which isn’t ideal for
waxing.
3. Cleanse
Always start your waxing session with freshly washed skin. Scrub up with a mild soap to remove
any germs, sweat, oil, makeup, dirt, or other residue.
Grime increases your chance of incurring infected bumps and oily skin and hair can prevent wax
from sticking.
4. Dry
Wax won’t adhere to wet hair, either. So dry the area thoroughly with a clean towel.
Add a little powder — cornstarch is a safe alternative to talcum powder, if you’re concerned
about talc’s potential link to cancer.
Powder can help sop up moisture if you’re sweating from heat, humidity, or because you’re
nervous about waxing. It also helps protect the skin during the pull.
Test wax temperature. Applying a small patch to your outer wrist can help you gauge
if the heated wax is too hot to proceed. It should be hot, but tolerable.
Apply wax in the direction of hair growth. Whether you’re using wax with strips or a
strip less wax, always smooth wax onto the skin following the grain. Apply your strip
in the same direction. Avoid double-dipping your applicator in your wax container, as
this can introduce bacteria to your wax.
Pull in the opposite direction. Follow specific instructions for your particular wax.
Some waxes require time to harden, while others can be pulled almost immediately.
When you’re ready to pull, hold your skin taut with one hand by pulling it slightly in the
direction of hair growth. Then, use the other hand to pull off the strip or wax in the
opposite direction in one fast, swift motion.
Ease the pain of the pull. To minimize the sting, take a deep breath and exhale as you
pull fast. Then place a hand on the just-waxed skin to calm it. If you’re prone to waxing
pain, you can apply a lidocaine product like Plum Smooth Plumb Numb 30 minutes
before waxing.
CHAPTER THREE
3.0 HOW TO CROCHET BRAID
Crochet braiding is an easy, fun, and stylish technique that not only looks great, but gives
your natural hair time to heal.
Because there’s no heat or chemical styling involved, you won’t have to worry about regular
touch-ups or a visit to the salon often. It’s a low-maintenance, protective style that will last you
a good one to two months.
While some may use the term “crochet braids” to refer to a specific style, crochet braids are
actually a method for attaching synthetic hair to your own. The technique gets its name
from– you guessed it–the crochet needle used to add hair extensions.
This means that unlike a weave, crochet braids are loose, meaning the hair extensions are not
sewn in. They’re simple looped underneath your cornrows using the aforementioned crochet
needle (or latch hook) and tied to your natural hair with a knot.
Much like box braids, faux locs, and Senegalese twists, crochet braiding is a heat- and chemical-
free method of protective styling. This means it’s a great technique to choose if you’re worried
about damaging your natural hair or simply want to give your hair a break.
However, crochet braiding is significantly faster than many of these other traditional protective
styles, and relatively simple to master. As long as you know how to cornrow, you can crochet
braid (and because the extensions cover up your cornrows, they don’t even have to be that
neat!).
Beyond the hair benefits, crochet braids are a super versatile way to wear your hair. They can be
worn short, long, or even multi-colored, depending on the hair extensions you choose. And
because there’s no visit to a hair salon or stylist involved, you can change up your look
frequently and affordably, whenever you want.
1. Make sure your hair is really wet before you apply your shampoo.
2. When applying your shampoo and conditioner be sure to spread it through your hands
before applying it to your hair.
3. With your shampoo start applying at the scalp then work through the ends, and be sure to
spread it on the hidden places underneath your hair on your scalp. For your conditioner
start applying on your ends, then work a little to your scalp.
4. Salon quality shampoo and conditioners often have a higher concentration of ingredients.
To get a rich lather, use less product than you normally would and more water. Using
more shampoo won’t increase the lather but water will.
5. When rinsing your shampoo and conditioner it is SO IMPORTANT to lift your hair away
from your scalp and rinse your scalp really well underneath. If product is left on your
scalp underneath, it will be hard to style your hair, especially with volume, and build up
will be created. This is especially true with thick hair. Most people just lean their head
back in the shower and let the water run over top, but it is not actually rinsing the under
part of your scalp. With conditioner, if needed you can leave about 10% through your
ends (but still not on your scalp area!)
CHAPTER FOUR
4.0 MAKEUP APPLICATION
No matter what your skin type (dry, oily, or combination), it’s important to hydrate both morning
and night—and don’t forget sunscreen in the a.m.
While you don’t need a makeup primer all the time, it really helps keep your makeup on—
especially on a busy or warm day. “A proper primer is meant to allow your makeup to wear the
same all over your face,” says Maulawizada. “Meaning that the makeup won’t disappear or set
on the surface on the dry areas of the skin and will not separate on the oily areas such as the T-
zone.” Just like with moisturizer, he likes to warm up primer in his hands. But this time, he pats
it all over the face (instead of rubbing it) where makeup will be applied.
If you have dry skin, look for a hydrating makeup primer. It’s infused with watermelon extract,
which is packed with vitamin C, antioxidants, and hyaluronic acid to lock in all that non-greasy
hydration. Those with oily skin should opt for an oil-absorbing or pore-blurring primer.
3. Apply Foundation
You can apply foundation with your fingers, a makeup sponge, or a foundation brush—it’s all up
to your comfort level. Maulawizada prefers using his fingers only when applying a small amount,
such as one layer of lightweight foundation or a BB cream. For a more full-coverage look, he
prefers distributing the foundation evenly on a synthetic brush. He first applies the foundation to
the flat parts of the face and finally, with less on the brush, applies it to the T-zone.
Just like foundation, you can apply concealer with either a makeup brush or sponge or just your
fingers, but a brush will give you a bit more full-coverage makeup look. Still, when it comes to
concealer, a little goes a long way. You really only need to apply it to the areas you want to hide.
Dot concealer under your eyes to cover dark circles, starting small and building up as needed.
“Concealer can get very cake-y on the delicate skin around the eyes,” says Maulawizada. Then,
apply a little to any blemishes or red spots, allowing the formula to set for a few minutes before
applying any type of powder on top.
5. Add Back Some Color to Your Face
Bronzer is super versatile because it can be used as contour or just as a burst of warmth like you
just got back from a beach vacation. When applied as a contour to sculpt your cheeks and jaw,
you want to only add color where the sun would naturally tan your face. For traditional bronzer
application, Bell recommends the continuous “3 shape” method. “Tap off the excess powder off
your brush and start at the forehead,” she suggests. “Sweep under the cheekbone and continue
backwards towards the hairline, working down towards the jaw on the outer periphery of the face.
Then sweep along the jawline, as this technique refines the bone structure while simultaneously
adding warmth. I would choose a brush that’s relatively fluffy but tapered (rather than rounded)
to achieve the sculpting results.”
A makeup look isn’t complete without highlighter. You can go for either a swipe so blinding you
can see it from space, or simply a natural-looking glow. “Highlighter can be applied wherever
you want to bring attention, like cheekbones or even clavicles,” says Maulawizada. He warns
that although a tip-of-the-nose highlight is trendy on YouTube, it can look a bit dramatic and
unnatural IRL. Use your finger to dab just a tiny bit onto the cheeks and brow bones or grab a fan
brush and go all in layering on the glow.
There are numerous ways to rock eyeshadow, but when it comes to the basics, there are a few
things to remember. “The light shades similar to your skin tone act as a base,” explains
Maulawizada. “A darker shade creates shape and definition, as well as contours the eye. Shades
in between are for the lids to marry the two seamlessly.”
And that shimmer? Add it to the inner corners of your eyes to make them look big and
bright. ITTSĒ the Van Ness Magnetic Eyeshadow Quad has every eye shadow color you need
for a soft glam with intense color payoff. The buttery texture is ultra-blendable with a flat
shadow or crease brush.
There are those who can’t live without eyeliner and those who only bust it out on special
occasions. But it’s always nice to have a basic black liner in your makeup bag for when the
feeling strikes. Maulawizada likes to use a pencil eyeliner to make eyeshadow deeper and more
ramatic. “It can be dotted between lashes to create a fuller lash base,” he says. “And of course as
a liner sharply or smudged to create definition around the eyes.”
9. Swipe on Mascara
Makeup artists and us normal people usually apply mascara a bit differently. If you often just
layer it on, try this trick from Maulawizada. “After curling the lashes, I wiggle the mascara at the
root of the lashes and work it to the tips,” he says. This creates a full, dark lash line at the base of
the lashes. The TARTE SEA surfer curl™ volumizing mascara allows you to skip the lash curler
(if you so choose) since it both curls and adds volume at the same time. The vegan formula
contains vitamin E and marine algae to condition lashes so you’ll never get that crunchy, spidery
look no matter how many coats you apply. Perhaps most importantly, it’ll never smudge or
smear.
If you’ve recently spent any time on social media (and who hasn’t?), you’re well aware that false
lashes are bigger than ever. While magnetic lashes have gained serious popularity in recent years,
traditional glue-on falsies still reign supreme. While this is what we consider an added bonus in a
makeup routine, if indeed you want to take this route, Bell breaks down step-by-step instructions
for doing it effortlessly.
1. Start by applying eyeliner along the upper lash line. This will guide you and give a better
finish to the final look. Use a pencil liner for a softer look, or a liquid liner for a refined
look.
2. Next, curl your lashes. If you can, gently heat your eyelash curler with a hair dryer on
very low heat in advance. This will provide a greater, longer-lasting curl.
3. Apply a coat of mascara.
4. Remove strip lashes gently with tweezers from the packet and measure them along the
eyes. Cut the strip of lashes to fit your eyes (small sanitized nail scissors should do the
trick).
5. Use a cotton swab to apply a thin layer of eyelash glue to the band.
6. The next step is very important: Go in with a little extra glue and add an extra blob on the
inner and outer ends of the lash.
7. Then, wait approximately 30 seconds to allow the glue to get tacky in texture.
8. Place the eyelash as close to your natural lash line as possible.
9. Press down on the center of the lashes first, then the inner and outer corners.
10. Lastly, clamp your real lashes and the false lashes together with a lash applicator or
CHAPTER FIVE
5.0 CONCLUSION
It was a great honour for me to have a real experience of what actually transpires in the
industry. I was groomed and gained a lot of experience and skill through the various
department covered at the salon. I benefited professionally during the period of the
industrial attachment through career guidance from colleagues in all the departments.
Much of what was learnt at the college proved to be very useful in the work related
learning at the salon.
I was academically equipped through modules from the marketing executive and the
human resources and administrations office. I had a good personal conduct thus linked
me with people of various status, this was attained through good communication skills
learnt at the college.
5.1 RECOMMENDATION
1. The colleges to provide good log books that are properly bound.
2. The attachment period should be increased to four months for students to cover
more work.