SHAMPOO CONDITION AND

TREAT THE HAIR AND SCALP

UNIT GH8
 SESSION AIMS
 To know the massage techniques and terms and
their benefits to clients.
 To be able to describe the basic hair structure.
 To know the hair and scalp conditions.
 What the contraindications are when shampooing
and conditioning and how these affect the
service.
 What does COSSH stand for?
 The control of subsatances hazardous to health.
 What are our responsibilities under
COSHH?
 To know the hazards according to
 S TORE
 H ANDLE
 U SE
 D ISPOSE

 According to salon policies, manufacturers‘

instructions and local by-laws.
 What are our responsibilities according
to the electricity at work act?
 Follow instructions for use
 Check all equipment before use
 Make sure your hands are dry before using
 Switch off mains before connecting or
disconnecting
 If equipment is broken or damaged what should we
do?

 Label it clearly
 Remove it if it is possible
 Report it

 Who do we report it to?

 What is PPE?
 GLOVES
 APRON
 MASK
 GOGGLES
 Why do we need to use PPE?
 TO PROTECT:

 Gloves – to protect us from contracting

dermatitis
 Apron – to protect our clothes
 Mask – to protect from respiratory problems
 Goggles – to protect chemicals from entering our
eyes
 What is client preparation?
 Consultation
 Gown and protect with a gown, towel and plastic
cape
 Position client correctly at the basin
 Shampoo and condition
MASSAGE TECHNIQUES
 EFFLEURAGE

 Gentle stroking
movements used to
spread shampoo and
conditioner throughout
the hair.

 WORKSHEET 2
 ROTARY

 Quick small circular

movements used to
loosen dirt and grit on
first shampoo.
 Used to cleanse the hair
and scalp on second
shampoo.
 Also stimulates the scalp,
blood flow and
sebaceous glands.
 PETRISSAGE

 Slow deep circular

movements used when
conditioning to stimulate
blood flow and
sebaceous glands.
THE STRUCTURE OF THE
HAIR
WORKSHEET 3
 What direction do the cuticles of
the hair lie?
 The cuticle scales overlap and lie flat from root
to point when closed.
 WHY DO WE NEED TO KNOW
THIS?
 So when we are combing the hair it must be in
this direction so we don’t damage the hair.
 HAIR DENSITY AND HAIR
LENGTH
 We must consider the density and length of the
hair so we can judge how much product we need
and also to ensure that all the hair is shampooed
and conditioned thoroughly. Usually thick or
long hair will take longer to shampoo and
condition.
 SCALP CONDITIONS

 There are 5 different types of scalp conditions.

 Can you name them?

 OILY
 DRY
 NORMAL
 DANDRUFF AFFECTED
 PRODUCT BUILD UP
 WORKSHEET 4
OILY SCALP CONDITION
 Causes  How this affects the
process
 Use the correct shampoo
 By not shampooing
properly to remove the natural oils
 Repeat the shampooing
 Using the wrong
products process
 The over production of
the sebaceous gland
 Diet
 Sweating
DRY SCALP CONDIITON
 Causes  How this affects the
process
 The product selection
 Naturally dry skin
 Advise on other services
 A chemical process
 May have dried the skin or treatments
 Health problems
 Diet
 Under production of
sebaceous gland
NORMAL SCALP CONDITION
 Causes  How this affects the
process
 The choice of product
 N/A
DANDRUFF AFFECTED
 Causes
 By the overproduction of
skin cells (can be oily, or
dry flaky skin).
 How this affects the
process
 The choice of product
 Advise on other services
or products
PRODUCT BUILD UP
 Causes  How this affects the
process
 The choice of product
 The hair may not have
been cleansed properly  Repeat shampoo
 Too much product  Advise on more regular
applied shampooing
 Incorrect shampoo used
 A high maintenance style
 We will now have a ten minute break.

REMEMBER

 Please leave the room quietly.

 Hair conditions
 There are 4 types of hair conditions.

 Can you name them?

 Chemically damaged
 Heat damaged
 Environmentally damaged
 Product build up
 WORKSHEET 5
CHEMICALLY DAMAGED
 Cause

 Colouring the hair

 Lightening the hair
 Perming the hair
 Relaxing the hair
HEAT DAMAGED
 Cause

 By using straighteners or
curling irons a lot
 Too much heat on the
hair from the hairdryer
ENVIRONMENTALLY DAMGED
 Cause
 By the sun
 By the wind
 Swimming (chlorine)
 Sea water
PRODUCT BUILD UP
 Cause
 By applying too much
product
 Over use of products
 Using the wrong product
for hair type
 WHAT ARE
CONTRAINDICATIONS?
 Things that may affect, limit or prohibit the service
being carried out.

 For shampooing and conditioning these are;

 skin and scalp disorders and diseases
 cuts and abrasions
 product allergies
 recent scar tissue
 recent injuries to the treatment area.
 Group discussions

 In groups of 3 you will now discuss how these

may affect the shampoo and conditioning
process.
 HOMEWORK
 Revise over worksheets and handouts for mini
quiz next week.

 Have a nice week!!!