The aim of this unit is to provide the learner with the knowledge and skills to cut women’s hair into basic one-length, basic uniform layered and basic graduated looks.
The skills developed by the learner include layering, club cutting, scissor over comb and freehand cutting techniques.
The knowledge acquired by the learner will enable them to understand the main factors that need to be considered when cutting hair, the effect cutting hair at different angles has on the haircut, the importance of applying tension to the hair when cutting and the safety considerations that must be taken into account