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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Colouring and Lightening of Ladies Hair 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
11873  Colouring and Lightening of Ladies Hair 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Hairdressing Cosmetology and Beauty 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 11 - Services Personal Care 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 4  NQF Level 04  15 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 
2001-06-13  2004-06-13  SAQA 0936/01 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2005-06-13   2008-06-13  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
Qualifying learners credited with this unit standard have knowledge of the theory of colour, hair colouring and lightening, products that are used to colour and lighten hair and the skills to successfully offer hair colouring and lightening services to clients. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Literacy, communication, numeracy and language skills equal to a NQF Level 1 Certificate.
Unit Standard 3PCH - Sanitation and Sterilisation for Hairdressing
Unit Standard 4PCH - Receiving and Consulting with Hairdressing Clients.
Unit Standard 5PCLH - Shampooing of Ladies Hair.
Unit Standard 6PCLH -Conditioning of Ladies Hair. 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Select the appropriate temporary colour for the hair and demonstrate the correct procedure for apply 
OUTCOME NOTES 
The learner is able to analyse the hair and scalp, identify the natural colour of the hair; select the appropriate temporary colour for the hair and demonstrate the correct procedure for applying temporary colour to different types of hair. 
OUTCOME RANGE 
1. Oral communication, record information on client record card.
2. Short, medium and long hair; different types of hair.
3. Mousse, gel spray, colour frictions, colour enhancing shampoos, crayons, hair mascara.
4. Personal Care Chamber rules and regulations.
5. Effect on hair shaft, factors influencing selection of colour, covering gray hair. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. The workstation is prepared for a temporary colour service. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. The client is consulted with, in a professional manner to analyse hair and scalp condition, identify natural hair colour and to establish colour and style requirements. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Information is recorded on the client record card. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. The client is gowned and protected in readiness for a temporary colour service according to salon procedures. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5. The release form is completed. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
6. The correct colour product is selected according to client's requirements. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
7. The client's hair is prepared (shampooed, sectioned, and application of barrier cream) for the colour service according to manufacturer's instructions. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
8. Temporary colour is applied in a professional manner according to manufacturer's instructions. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
9. The application is checked for even coverage. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 10 
10. The final colour result is checked on dry hair and recorded on the client record card. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 11 
11. If expected final result is not achieved, an oral or written explanation is required. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 12 
12. The client is shown the effect of the finished result with the aid of mirrors. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 13 
13. An effective hair colouring service is produced within a commercially viable time. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 14 
14. Safe and hygienic work practises are demonstrated throughout the service. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 15 
15. The effects of temporary colouring is demonstrated. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
Select the appropriate semi permanent colour for the hair 
OUTCOME NOTES 
The learner must analyse the hair and scalp, identify the natural colour of the hair; select the appropriate semi permanent colour for the hair and demonstrate the correct procedure for applying semi permanent colour to different types of hair. 
OUTCOME RANGE 
1. Oral communication, record information on client record card.
2. Short, medium and long hair; different types of hair.
3. Virgin, re-growth
4. Personal Care Chamber rules and regulations.
5. Effect on hair shaft, factors influencing selection of colour, covering gray hair. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. The workstation is prepared for a semi permanent colour service. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. The client is consulted with, in a professional manner to analyse hair and scalp condition, identify natural hair colour and to establish colour and style requirements. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Information is recorded on the client record card. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. The client is gowned and protected in readiness for a semi permanent colour service according to salon procedures. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5. The release form is completed. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
6. The correct colour product is selected according to client's requirements. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
7. The client's hair is prepared (shampooed, sectioned, and application of barrier cream) for the colour service according to manufacturer's instructions. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
8. Semi permanent colour is applied in a professional manner according to manufacturer's instructions. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
9. The application is checked for even coverage. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 10 
10. The colour development is monitored, timed and checked according to manufacturer's instructions. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 11 
11. The colour is emulsified and thoroughly removed according to manufacturer's instructions. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 12 
12. The final colour result is checked on dry hair and recorded on the client record card. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 13 
13. If expected final result is not achieved, an oral or written explanation is required. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 14 
14. The client is shown the effect of the finished result with the aid of mirrors. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 15 
15. An effective hair colouring service is produced within a commercially viable time. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 16 
16. Safe and hygienic work practises are demonstrated throughout the service. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 17 
17. The effects of semi permanent colouring is demonstrated. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
Select the appropriate demi colour and demonstrate the application of demi colour to different types 
OUTCOME NOTES 
Analyse the hair and scalp, identify the natural hair colour; select the appropriate demi colour and demonstrate the application of demi colour to different types of hair. 
OUTCOME RANGE 
1. Oral communication, record information on client record card.
2. Short, medium and long hair; different types of hair.
3. Virgin, re-growth
4. Personal Care Chamber rules and regulations.
5. Effect on hair shaft, factors influencing selection of colour, covering gray hair. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. The workstation is prepared for a demi permanent colour service. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. The client is consulted with, in a professional manner to analyse hair and scalp condition, identify natural hair colour and to establish colour and style requirements. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Information is recorded on the client record card. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. The client is gowned and protected in readiness for a demi permanent colour service according to salon procedures. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5. The release form is completed. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
6. The correct colour product is selected according to client's requirements. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
7. The client's hair is prepared (shampooed, sectioned, and application of barrier cream) for the colour service according to manufacturer's instructions. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
8. Demi permanent colour is applied in a professional manner according to manufacturer's instructions. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
9. The application is checked for even coverage. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 10 
10. The colour development is monitored, timed and checked according to manufacturer's instructions. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 11 
11. The colour is emulsified and thoroughly removed according to manufacturer's instructions. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 12 
12. The final colour result is checked on dry hair and recorded on the client record card. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 13 
13. If expected final result is not achieved, an oral or written explanation is required. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 14 
14. The client is shown the effect of the finished result with the aid of mirrors. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 15 
15. An effective hair colouring service is produced within a commercially viable time. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 16 
16. Safe and hygienic work practises are demonstrated throughout the service. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 17 
17. The effects of demi permanent colouring is demonstrated. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
Select the appropriate permanent colour and demonstrate the application of permanent colour 
OUTCOME NOTES 
Analyse the hair and scalp, identify the natural hair colour; select the appropriate permanent colour and demonstrate the application of permanent colour to different types of hair. 
OUTCOME RANGE 
1. Communication
2. Short, medium and long hair; different types of hair.
3. Different methods of scaling and measuring
4. Virgin, re-growth, combination colouring.
6. Strand test.
7. Acid balance conditioner, acid rinse.
8. Personal Care Chamber rules and regulations.
9. Effect on hair shaft, factors influencing selection of colour, covering gray hair. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. The workstation is prepared for the service. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. The client is consulted with, in a professional manner to analyse hair and scalp condition, identify natural hair colour and to establish colour and style requirements. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Information is recorded on the client record card. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. The client is gowned and protected in readiness for a permanent colour service according to salon procedures. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5. The release form is completed. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
6. The correct colour products are selected according to analysis. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
7. The client's hair is prepared (shampooed and dried if necessary, sectioned, application of barrier cream) for the colour service according to manufacturer's instructions. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
8. The correct quantities of colouring products are mixed according to manufacturer's instructions. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
9. Permanent colour is applied in a professional manner according to manufacturer's instructions. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 10 
10. The application is checked for even coverage. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 11 
11. The colour development is monitored, timed and checked. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 12 
12. The colour is emulsified and thoroughly removed. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 13 
13. After care products are applied according to manufacturer's instructions. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 14 
14. The final colour result is checked on dry hair and the information recorded. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 15 
15. If expected final result is not achieved, an oral or written explanation is required. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 16 
16. The client is shown the effect of the finished result with the aid of mirrors. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 17 
17. An effective hair colouring service is produced within a commercially viable time. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 18 
18. Safe and hygienic work practises are demonstrated throughout the service. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 19 
19. The effects of permanent colouring are explained. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
Select the appropriate lightening product for the hair and apply lightening colour products 
OUTCOME NOTES 
Analyse the hair and scalp, identify the natural hair colour; select the appropriate lightening product for the hair and apply lightening colour products to different types of hair. 
OUTCOME RANGE 
1. Communication etc
2. Short, medium and long hair; different types of hair.
3. Virgin, re-growth, highlights (foil, cap, weave), combination colouring.
4. Tint, bleach, peroxide.
5. Strand test.
6. Shampoo, acid balance conditioner, acid rinse. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. The workstation is prepared for a lightening colour service. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. The client is consulted with, in a professional manner to analyse hair and scalp condition, identify natural hair colour and to establish colour and style requirements. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Information is recorded on the client card. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. The client is gowned and protected for a lightening colour service. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5. The release form is completed. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
6. The correct lightening products are selected according to analysis. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
7. The client's hair is prepared (shampooed and dried, brushed, sectioned and application of barrier cream) for the lightening service according to manufacturer's instructions. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
8. The selected lightening products are mixed according to manufacturer's instructions. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
9. The mixture is applied according to manufacturer's instructions. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 10 
10. The application is checked for even coverage. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 11 
11. The colour development is monitored, timed and checked. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 12 
12. The hair is rinsed thoroughly to remove all traces of lightening product. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 13 
13. The hair is treated according to manufacturer's instructions. 


UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
In regard to the theory of colour
  • Explain Colour with reference to Physics, including white light and the colour spectrum, light and colour in art, white light and the prism, the logic of the rainbow's colours, and light as a stream of particles;
  • Explain Colour with reference to Chemistry, Biology and Psychology.
  • Explain the source of colour with reference to the properties of light, and tints and shades;
  • Discuss colour with reference to primary, secondary and tertiary colours;
  • State and explain the laws of colour with reference to
    - The colour star or colour wheel;
    - Creating colours from primary and secondary colours;
    - Neutralisation of colours;
    - Complementary colours;
    - Intensification of colours;
  • To explain natural hair pigmentation with reference to:
    - formation of natural pigments;
    - the pigments naturally occurring in melanin;
    - types of melanin;
    - the four natural hair colours;
    - greying of the hair;
    - albinism;
    - white hair;
    - types of pigment granules;

    Explain hair colorants with reference to:
    - Temporary colour and the Azo dyes;
    - Colour frictions (plastic bonded colours);
    - Other temporary colour;
    - Semi-permanent colouring (nitro dye);
    - Permanent colour and oxidation tints;
    - Vegetable dyes including Henna, Gallnuts - pyrogallol, Camomile and other vegetable dyes including those with metallic salts, and non professional products with metallic dyes or colour restorers;

    To explain how a tint works with reference to the different dye intermediates and their:
    - Effect on the hair shaft;
    - The oxidation process and what it means;
    - Types of vegetable colorants;

    Discuss and explain permanent hair colorants with reference to:
    - The ingredients and function of tints;
    - The functions of tints;
    - Dangers of Para dyes;

    Explain the diagnosis and Analysis of hair and scalp for the tinting process with reference to:
    - Scalp condition;
    - Condition of the hair;
    - Hair texture and porosity;
    - The analysis sheet.

    Discuss and explain colour selection with reference to:
    - the tint shade chart;
    - the desired new level of colour, bearing in mind that what the client wants is paramount;
    - taking into account the inadequacies of artificial light in deciding on colour;
    - the effect of other coloured objects on colour choice;
    - the tint manufacturer's colour card;
    - the reflect colour or hue;
    - the hairdresser's role in selecting colour for a client with reference to the complexion of the client, examining the hair for colour selection, groupings of basic colours, how to use a shade chart, the strand test for prior chemical treatments, the strand test for colour assessment, and taking past treatments into account;
    - the factors determining colour choice;

    Discuss and explain coverage of grey hair with reference to:
    - coverage;
    - mixing the colour;
    - application of tint;
    - timing of the tint on the hair.

    Discuss hydrogen peroxide with reference to:
    - The uses of H202;
    - H202 strengths and what we mean by "volume" of peroxide, conversion of peroxide strength from % to volume and vice versa, dilution of hydrogen peroxide, the peroxide dilution table, and measuring the strength of hydrogen peroxide;
    - Oxidation of Para pigments;
    - Factors that result in the decomposition of H202;
    - Storage of H202.
  • Discuss high lifting tints;
  • Discuss toners or colour additives;
  • Explain the need for after tint treatment;
  • Pre- and post-tint treatments with reference to pre-softening and pre-pigmentation of the hair, the procedure if pre-pigmentation fails, and correcting the electrical imbalance of the hair;
  • Discuss combination colouring;
  • Discuss tinting after pre-bleaching, and colour fillers;
  • To give an account of colour reduction or tint removal.

    In connection with safety precautions as applied to hair coloring and lightening
  • Demonstrate that you are conversant with, and are able to apply, the safety precautions involved in every step of hair coloring including:
    - Testing the hair for prior chemical processes;
    - Testing the hair for metallic salts;
    - The patch test for allergy or sensitivity;
    - Those that apply to the handling of tools.
  • Demonstrate the sanitation and sterilisation procedures and precautions involved in every step of hair colouring and lightening, including the sterilisation of implements and tools;
  • Assemble an equipment trolley;

    In connection with Permanent Coloring
  • Complete an Analysis Sheet to select colour and oxidant strength;
  • Apply tint by demonstrating the following steps:

    - To clean the hair and gown the client;
    - To mix the tint;
    - To section the hair;
    - To apply the tint;
    - To apply tint to long hair;
    - To apply semi permanent colour as if it were tint;
    - To demonstrate the correct use of development time;
    - To use additional heat when required;
    - To demonstrate tinting close to natural colour;
    - To demonstrate the removal of the tint and the proper aftercare procedure;
  • Demonstrate the procedure for pre-pigmentation;
  • Demonstrate how to correct the electrical imbalance of the hair;
  • Demonstrate three methods for pre-softening;
  • Perform strand tests for prior chemical treatments, and for colour assessment, to test for metallic salts, and to perform the patch test for allergies;
  • Demonstrate the colour reduction process, to test for colour reduction, and tinting highly bleached black hair back to the original colour;
  • Demonstrate various techniques for fashion colouring.

    In regard to bleaching of hair
  • Discuss the principles of hair lightening by bleaching with reference to:
    - action of bleach on the hair shaft;
    - action of bleach on pigment;
    - types of bleach;
    - ingredients and function of bleach preparation and the active life of a bleach once applied;

    Discuss the bleaching process with reference to:
    - Diagnosis of natural hair colour;
    - The problems of natural orange pigment and prior tints;
    - Hair porosity;
    - Choice of bleaching agent;
    - Mixing hydrogen peroxide into bleach powder;
    - Applying the bleach;
    - The use of heat and its effect on the bleaching process;
    - Processing time;
    - Stages of lightening;
    - Colour toners;
    - Stages of bleaching;
    - Bleaching problems;
    - Highlighting techniques and their effects;
    - Selection of aftercare products;
    - The problem of creeping oxidation.

    In connection with safety precautions as applied to hair coloring and lightening
  • Demonstrate that you are conversant with, and are able to apply, the safety precautions involved in every step of hair bleaching including:
    - Testing the hair for prior chemical processes;
    - Testing the hair for metallic salts;
    - The patch test for allergy or sensitivity;
    - Those that apply to the handling of tools.
  • Demonstrate the sanitation and sterilisation procedures and precautions involved in every step of hair colouring and lightening, including the sterilisation of implements and tools;
  • To assemble an equipment trolley;
  • Demonstrate the application of bleach both as a retouch and as an application to virgin hair and:
    - To clean the hair and gown the client;
    - To mix the bleach;
    - To section the hair;
    - To apply the bleach to virgin hair and as a retouch;
  • Demonstrate various fashion techniques with bleach including slicing, scrunching, highlights, the cap method of applying highlights, woven highlights, tipping and the bleach bath.
  • Complete the Hair Lightener Analysis Sheet accurately and in detail. 


  • Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made.

    In order to colour hair effectively the learner must be able to identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made.

    Continuous assessment of learner's ability to establish and apply solutions for effective hair colouring. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively.

    In order to offer colour services to clients, a learner must be able to organise and manage him/ her self as well as the activities around colouring services, responsibly and effectively.

    Continuous assessment of learner's ability to effectively prepare for successful merchandising and marketing and to organise and manage a colour service. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.

    To analyse the hair, collect information from the client and to select the most suitable colour products to offer an effective colour service, demands from the learner the ability to collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.

    Continuous assessment of learner's ability to perform an effective colour service. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentation.

    In order to establish the client's colour needs, select the best hairdressing products and colour services for the client and to record the relevant information demands from the learner the ability to communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and language skills in the modes of oral and written presentation.

    Continuous assessment of the learner's ability to analyse and complete analysis card and select correct products. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.

    To select and recommend the best colour products and services to the client demand from the learner knowledge of the chemistry of products, their effect on the scalp and hair, the safety precautions to be observed with regards to allergies and contra-indications to the application of products and chemical services.

    Continuous assessment of learner's ability to responsibly select and recommend the correct products and services. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard will be continuously assessed by means of formative assessment.

    Formative assessment tools:
  • Written tests
  • Observation in the work place
  • Logbook
  • Analysis cards
  • Assignment

    Summative assessment tool:
  • Written test
  • Demonstration

    Integrated assessment
  • This unit standard will be assessed as part of the Integrated Assessment for Hair Colouring and Lightening.

    Professional manner is assessed according to aspects such as ethical standards, commitment to service, personal and interpersonal skills, body language, tone of voice, posture and personal appearance.

    Safety precautions that must be demonstrated for assessment includes:
  • Proof that a patch test was performed prior to a colouring service;
  • Protection of client's clothes and face;
  • Testing of water temperature to ensure client comfort;
  • Control of water pressure;
  • Protection of client's head against banging or scratching;
  • Using clean towels and tools;
  • Sharp instruments are handled with care;
  • Manufacturer's instructions are followed;
  • Barrier products are applied around hairline;
  • Hands are protected by wearing gloves;
  • Lids on chemicals are replaced immediately after use;
  • Jewellery is removed before application of chemicals;
  • Chemicals are not mixed in metal containers;
  • Maximum processing time is not exceeded. 

  • QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  20152   National Certificate: Ladies Hairdressing  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered" 
    2004-06-13  SERVICES 


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