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District Name: Okanagan Skaha
District Number: 67
Developed By: Adapted by David Kalaski with permission from SD 23
Date Developed: November 1, 2010
School Name: Penticton Secondary / Princess Margaret Secondary / Summerland Secondary
Principal’s Name: Bill Bidlake / Don MacIntyre / Dave Searcy
Board/Authority Approval Date:
Board Authority Signature:
Course Name: Level Three - Hairdressing (Theory) - [H12A]
Grade Level of Course: 12A
Number of Course Credits: 4
Number of Hours of Instruction: 120 hours
Prerequisite(s): None
Special Training: N/A
Special Facility: Classroom equipped with a teaching area, lab area (*Hairstylist Stations), and public washrooms in close
proximity. (*Hair Stylist Stations should be equipped with mirrors, counter tops, electrical outlets, hydraulic stylist chairs,
shampooing sinks/chairs, portable dryer chairs, Locking cupboards for product/supplies storage) telephone, DVD /VCR,
TV, Overhead Screen, tables and chairs (maximum 18 students), appropriate regulated ventilation, full-spectrum overhead
lighting, washer and dryer.
Special Equipment / Textbooks:
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Students will be expected to purchase a textbook and study guide - Salon Fundamentals ™ (Published by Pivot
Point International Inc., 1791 West Howard Street; Chicago, Illinois 60626; 1.800.886.4247)
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Students will use professional hair products (purchased by the school from suppliers dealing exclusively with
licensed hairdressers.
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Students will be expected to purchase professional equipment (which will be required for the duration of the entire
Hairdressing Program). See list below. Cost for these may vary depending on price availability. Professional
Equipment:
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1 pair of cutting shears
1 pair thinning shears
1 cutting cape
2 cutting combs
1 styling steel lift comb
1 styling brush
1 vent brush
1 large round brush
1 comb-out brush
6 large clips 1 box small clips
1 short-haired mannequins bobby pins
2 Colour brushes/bowls
2 tail combs
1 colour cape
2 wide toothed-combs
1 spray bottle
1 short-haired
An assortment of permanent wave rods
BAA[Hairdressing 12A]Framework(resourced from CIABC curriculum)
2005 Arlene Currie
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Organizational Structure:
The Hairdressing Program is comprised of seven courses and is delivered by a post-secondary partner
through the district ACE IT initiative. Students will participate in the Hairdressing Program during
their grade 11 or 12 year. Students will be enrolled in the Hairdressing Program full time for two
school semesters. Students enrolled in this program must also complete all other grade 11 and 12
academic course BC Ministry of Education graduation requirements.
Course Synopsis:
Level Three - Hairdressing (Theory) - [H12A] is the fourth of a seven courses in a two semester,
comprehensive Hairdressing Program designed for grade eleven or twelve students who have a serious
interest in exploring hairdressing as a viable career choice. Upon successful completion of the five learning
units of H12A, students will have a firm grounding in the theory of hairdressing fundamentals including:
Trichology; Diseases and Disorders of the hair, scalp, and skin; Advanced Hair cutting; Introduction to
Permanent Waving; Introduction to Hair Colouring.
Unit Title
Level Three Hairdressing (Theory) –[H12A]
Time
Unit 1
Trichology
20 hours
Unit 2
Diseases and Disorders of the Hair, Scalp, and Skin
20 hours
Unit 3
Advanced Hair Cutting
20 hours
Unit 4
Introduction to Permanent Waving
30 hours
Unit 5
Introduction to Hair Colouring
30 hours
Total Hours
BAA[Hairdressing 12A]Framework(resourced from CIABC curriculum)
120 hours
2005 Arlene Currie
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Level Three Hairdressing (Theory) – [H12A]
Learning Unit Descriptions
Unit 1: Trichology
Overview: In this unit students will learn fundamentals of hair structure and chemistry, and skin structure
and chemistry.
Section 1A
“Hair Structure”
Learning Outcomes:
It is expected that the students will be able to successfully:
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Identify the layers found in hair
Identify the principles part of hair
Identify the life cycle of hair
Identify the different shapes of hair
Identify the direction of hair growth from the scalp
Identify the life cycle of hair
Identify how hair is nourished
Identify the Chemical Composition of hair
Identify the Hair Follicle
Identify the Hair Bulb
Identify the Papilla
Identify the Arroctor pili
Identify Melanocytes
Section 1B
“Hair Chemistry”
Learning Outcomes:
It is expected that the students will be able to successfully:
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Identify the Chemical Composition of hair
Identify the PH Scale
Identify the PH of Alkaline, Neutral and Acid Waves
Identify the PH of Shampoo
Identify the PH of Conditioner
Identify the layers of hair that Shampoo will effect
Identify the layer of hair that a Conditioner will effect
Identify four (4) different produce styling aids used in Haircutting and Blow Dry and outline the effect they
will have on the hair.
Section 1C
“Skin Structure and Chemistry”
Learning Outcomes:
It is expected that the students will be able to successfully:
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Describe health skin and it functions
Identify the layers of skin
Identify Epithelial/Endothelia/Connective Tissue
Identify the three sub specialized groups of muscles
Identify the Endocrine/Circulatory/Immune/Lymphatic Systems
Identify the bones of the head and neck
Identify the muscles of the head and neck
Identify the Nerve Motor Points of the head and neck
Identify the Sudoriferous Gland
Identify the Sebaceous gland and its purpose
BAA[Hairdressing 12A]Framework(resourced from CIABC curriculum)
2005 Arlene Currie
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Unit 2:
Identify the Sudoriferous gland and it’s purpose
Identify the Arrector pili muscle and it’s purpose
Disorders and Diseases of the Hair and Scalp
Overview: In this unit, students will have a good understanding of disorders, diseases, and treatments of
the hair, scalp, and skin.
Section 2A
“Disorders and Diseases of the Hair and Scalp”
Learning Outcomes:
It is expected that the students will be able to successfully:
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Identify Alopecia
Identify Canities
Identify Hyertrichosis
Identify Trichoptilosis
Identify Trichorrhexis Nodosa
Identify Moniletrix
Identify Fragilitas Crinium
Identify Pityriasis
Identify Vegetable Parasitic Infections
Identify Animal Parasitic Infections
Section 2B
“Disorders and Diseases of the Skin”
Learning Outcomes:
It is expected that the students will be able to successfully:
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Unit 3:
Define allergy
Define inflammation
Define chronic
Define acute
Define seasonal/occupational disorders
Define Lesion
Describe four types of primary skin lesions
Define Secondary Skin Lesion
Describe four types of secondary skin lesions
Define objective/subjective symptoms
Define Hyertrophies
Define Melanoderma
Define Leukoderma
Describe six different disorders of the Sebaceous Glands
Identify four different disorders of the Sudorifereous Glands
Identify Parasitic Infections
Identify Dermatitis/Eczema
Advanced Hair Cutting
Overview: In this unit students will review basic hair cutting, use of thinning shears, and general rules for
cutting hair wet and dry. They will learn scissor over comb cutting techniques, slide cutting techniques and
notching, and Men’s Hair Cutting and beard design.
Section 3A
“Review of Basic Hair cutting”
Learning Outcomes:
BAA[Hairdressing 12A]Framework(resourced from CIABC curriculum)
2005 Arlene Currie
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It is expected that the students will be able to successfully:
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Section 3B
Identify the importance of a guide line
Identify the importance of the client’s head position in relation to haircutting
And consistently identify a solid form (and the correct sectioning and head position required)
And consistently identify a uniform layered cut ( and the correct sectioning and head position
required)
And consistently identify a uniform layered cut (and the sectioning required)
And consistently identify an increased layered cut (and the correct sectioning and head position
required)
And consistently identify a combination cut (and the correct sectioning and head position required)
Explain the correct blow-dry finish for a solid form cut, a uniform layered cut, an increased layered
cut and a combination cut.
Explain correct cleanup for a hair cutting service
“Special Effects – Hair Cutting”
Learning Outcomes:
It is expected that the students will be able to successfully:
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Explain the scissor over comb cutting technique
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Explain a slide cutting technique
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Explain a notching technique
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Explain thinning the hair using thinning shears
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Identify the correct implements used for trimming sideburns
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Identify a Weight Line in relation to Haircutting
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Identify the relationship between elevation and Haircutting
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Identify Tension in relation to Haircutting
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Identify the general rules for cutting hair wet
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Identify the general rules for cutting hair dry
Unit 4:
Introduction to Permanent Waving
Overview: In this unit students will learn about the history of permanent waving. Students will also understand
the importance of client consultation prior to permanent waving (and be able to explain the procedure regarding
client preparation, liability, and safety precautions). In addition, students will successfully learn the chemistry
of permanent waving.
Section 4A
“History of Permanent Waving”
Learning Outcomes:
It is expected that the students will be able to successfully:
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Identify the wired machine wave
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Identify the wireless machine wave
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Identify Charles Nessler
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Identify the croquignole method of perming
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Identify a straight perm rod and it’s purpose
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Identify a concave rod and it’s purpose
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Identify a sponge perm rod and it’s purpose
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Identify two alternate types of perm rods
BAA[Hairdressing 12A]Framework(resourced from CIABC curriculum)
2005 Arlene Currie
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Section 4B
“Client Consultation of Permanent Waving”
Learning Outcomes:
It is expected that the students will be able to successfully:
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Identify the importance of a client consultation prior to permanent waving.
Identify the importance of a Hair and Scalp Analysis
Define Porosity
Define Texture
Define Elasticity
Define Density
Define Hair Length in relation to permanent waving
Identify from a consultation the needs of the client in relation to permanent waving
Section 4C
“Client Preparation, Liability and Safety Precautions”
Learning Outcomes:
It is expected that the students will be able to successfully:
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Identify the action to be taken if the scalp is irritated
Identify the action to be taken if the scalp has abrasions
Identify the action to be taken is the hair is badly damaged
Identify the action to be taken if a communicable disease is suspected
Identify the importance of a liability release form when performing chemical services on a client.
Identify the specific purposes for a stand test prior to perming
Identify the outcome of a negative strand test and the appropriate course of action.
Identify the possible reaction of perming hair with Metallic Salt Dye
Identify the outcome of a positive strand test and the appropriate course of action.
Identify permanent waved hair that has a good result
Identify permanent waved hair that is under processed
Identify permanent waved hair that is over processed
Identify the immediate action to be taken if chemicals enter the clients eye
Identify the immediate action to be taken if the client indicates burning of the scalp
Identify the importance of following manufacturer’s instructions
Identify the safety precautions for protecting the client in: Wrapping. Saturation, Processing, Rinsing, and
Neutralizing
Section 4D
“Chemistry of Permanent Waving”
Learning Outcomes:
It is expected that the students will be able to successfully:
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Identify the PH of Alkaline, Neutral and Acid Waves
Identify the PH of Neutralizer
Identify the PH of Chemical Hair Relaxer
Identify the layers of hair that Perming will effect
Identify the layers of hair that Neutralizer will effect
Identify the layer of hair that a Chemical Hair Relaxer will effect
Identify the main ingredients in an Alkaline Wave
Identify the main ingredients in a Neutral Wave
Identify the main ingredients in an Acid Wave
Identify the main ingredients in a Chemical Hair Relaxing
Identify the main ingredients in a Neutralizer
Define ammonium thioglycolate
BAA[Hairdressing 12A]Framework(resourced from CIABC curriculum)
2005 Arlene Currie
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Unit 5:
Define glyceryl monothioglycolate
Define exothermic
Define endothermic
Define Metallic Salt Dyes
Introduction to Hair Colouring
Overview: In this unit students will successfully learn the properties, laws, and concepts of hair colouring. They
will learn the chemistry of hair colouring; including the concepts and properties of semi & demi permanent
colours, temporary colours, and permanent colours. They will also understand students the importance of client
consultation prior to hair colouring (and be able to explain the procedure regarding client preparation, liability,
and safety precautions).
Section 5A
“Chemistry of Hair Colouring”
Learning Outcomes:
It is expected that the students will be able to successfully:
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Identify the PH of Temporary, Semi/Demi, Permanent Colour and Bleach
Identify the layer of hair that Temporary Colour will effect
Identify the layer of hair that Semi/Demi Permanent Colour will effect
Identify the layer of hair that Permanent Colour will effect
Identify the layer of hair that Bleach will effect
Identify the main ingredient in Temporary Colour
Identify the main ingredient in Semi- Permanent Colour
Identify the main ingredient in Demi-Permanent Colour
Define Parahenylenedianine Dye
Define Paratoluenedianine Dye
Identify the different volumes of peroxide and their lift
Section 5B
“Properties, laws, and concepts of colour”
Learning Outcomes:
It is expected that the students will be able to successfully:
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Identify the Colour Wheel
Identify Primary Colours
Identify Secondary Colours
Identify Tertiary Colours
Identify Complementary Colours
Section 5C
“Client consultation Client Preparation, Liability, and Safety Procedures”
Learning Outcomes:
It is expected that the students will be able to successfully:
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Identify the correct draping procedure for Temporary Colour
Identify the correct draping procedure for Semi-Permanent Colour
Identify the correct draping procedure for Demi-Permanet Colour
Identify the correct draping procedure for Permanent Colour
Identify the correct draping procedure for Hair Lightening
Identify the importance of a client consultation prior to hair colouring
Identify different skin tones
Identify existing hair colour and level
Identify percentage of grey
BAA[Hairdressing 12A]Framework(resourced from CIABC curriculum)
2005 Arlene Currie
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Identify the correct purpose of a Liability Release Form
Identify the purpose of a patch test
Identify the outcome of a negative patch test and the appropriate course of action.
Identify the outcome of a positive patch test and the appropriate course of action
Identify the importance of a liability release form when performing chemical services on a client.
Section 5C
“Properties and concepts of semi & demi permanent colour; permanent hair colours and
temporary hair colours”
Learning Outcomes:
It is expected that the students will be able to successfully:
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Identify which layer of hair Temporary Colour will affect
Identify the life of Temporary Colour
Identify the main ingredients in Temporary Colour
Identify the advantages and disadvantages of Temporary Colour
Identify the meaning of CSA Approved
Identify the importance of client consultation prior to hair colouring
Identify natural level and tones
Identify the correct purpose of a Strand Test.
Define and identify the use of Semi-Permanent Colour
Define and identify the use of Demi-Permanent Colour
Identify which layers Semi-Permanent Colour will affect
Identify which layers Demi-Permanent colour will affect
Identify the ingredients in Semi and Demi Permanent Colour
Identify the advantages/disadvantages of Semi & Demi Colours
Define Compound Tints & Vegetable Tints
Define Metallic Salt Tints
Describe the procedure for a metallic salt test
Describe the importance of client consultation prior to hair colouring.
Describe the importance of a client record card
Identify natural level and tones
Identify percentage of grey
Identify the effect Permanent Colour will have on the hair
Define Permanent Hair colour
Identify the use of Permanent Hair colour
Define Virgin application
Define Re-touch Application
Identify the advantages and disadvantages of permanent colour
Instructional Component:
Instruction will consist of: interactive lectures, practical demonstrations (within a salon situation using mannequins and
live models and/or clients; viewing of related videos; note-taking; related discussion, personal testimonials,
questioning; guest speaker(s); and individual and group projects (to promote learning connections).
Teacher’s Support Material:
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A Resource for Your Cosmetology Career – Teaching Binder and Teaching DVD/video collection. Published
by Pivot Point International Inc., 1791 West Howard Street; Chicago, Illinois 60626; 1.800.886.4247
2.
Scientific Approach to Colour Design”, 1998, Pivot Point International, Inc., (Hong Kong) - 1791 West
Howard Street, Chicago, IL 60626; 1.800.886.4247
Note: The majority of this curriculum was extracted from curriculum provided for membership use by the
Cosmetology Industry Association of British Columbia’s (CIABC) regarding: Hair Colouring, Haircutting, Blow Dry,
Hairstyling and Permanent Waving, (December, 2004)
BAA[Hairdressing 12A]Framework(resourced from CIABC curriculum)
2005 Arlene Currie
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Assessment Component:
At the completion of each section, students must successfully achieve 75% or higher on a written exam.
Students will also be assessed on their daily participation of the learning activities described in the six learning:
Establishing a Professional Image; Salon Ecology (Hygiene, Bacteriology, and Sanitation); Introduction to Hair
Services; Introduction to Haircutting; Hair Design Decisions; Introduction to Hairstyling.
Students will be required to complete all assigned Readings from Salon Fundamentals ™Textbook and all assigned
Salon Fundamentals ™ Study Guide Activities
Learning Resources:
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Salon Fundamentals ™: Student Study Guide; Student Textbook; Teacher’s Support Material (A
Resource for Your Cosmetology Career - Teaching DVD/video collection). Published by Pivot Point
International Inc., 1791 West Howard Street; Chicago, Illinois 60626; 1.800.886.4247
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“The Keys To Creating a Successful Professional Image as a Hairdresser”; Effective Communication
Unit; Arlene Currie, Kelowna, BC, Canada.
BAA[Hairdressing 12A]Framework(resourced from CIABC curriculum)
2005 Arlene Currie