- Description
- Students describe temporary and permanent hair removal methods and classify each method as a physical, chemical or electrical procedure.
- Prerequisite
- EST1020: Skin Care Practices
- Parameters
- Access to professional esthetics facility or laboratory, current hair removal technology and/or esthetics equipment.
Outcomes The student will:
1 distinguish between various methods of hair removal
1.1 define terms related to excessive hair, including:
1.1.1 hirsute
1.1.2 hypertrichosis
1.2 define the following terms:
1.2.1 epilation
1.2.2 depilation
1.2.3 electrolysis
1.3 identify hirsute areas of the body and determine:
1.3.1 suitability for hair removal
1.3.2 suitable hair removal method(s)
1.4 identify contraindications for hair removal; e.g., health conditions, skin conditions
1.5 distinguish between physical and chemical methods of hair removal; e.g., tweezing, waxing, sugaring, threading, shaving, depilatories
1.6 describe the advantages and disadvantages of various physical, chemical and electrical methods of hair removal
1.7 identify and describe various types of equipment used; e.g., tweezers, wax pots
1.8 compare methods used for permanent hair removal; e.g., electrolysis, laser
2 perform basic hair removal
2.1 identify and describe the implements and materials required to perform basic hair removal
2.2 list steps involved in temporary hair removal related to:
2.2.1 shaving men’s facial hair
2.2.2 tweezing eyebrows
2.2.3 hot waxing
2.3 follow appropriate procedures for performing basic hair removal, including:
2.3.1 model/client preparation
2.3.2 analysis of body area for suitability of hair removal and contraindication
2.3.3 product application, if required
2.4 perform hair removal techniques; e.g., shaving men’s facial hair, tweezing eyebrows, hot and cold waxing, sugaring
3 assess and apply safe and sanitary practices
3.1 maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area
3.2 apply universal precautions related to:
3.2.1 personal protective equipment (PPE); e.g., gloves, masks
3.2.2 hand-washing techniques
3.2.3 infectious diseases
3.2.4 blood-borne pathogens; e.g., minor cuts, blood spills
3.2.5 bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites
3.2.6 safety and first-aid applications; e.g., back safety, cuts, slip and trip hazards
3.3 use all materials and products appropriately
3.4 clean, sanitize and return implements and materials to storage areas after use
3.5 dispose of waste materials in an environmentally safe manner
4 demonstrate basic competencies
4.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
4.1.1 communicate
4.1.2 manage information
4.1.3 use numbers
4.1.4 think and solve problems
4.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
4.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
4.2.2 be responsible
4.2.3 be adaptable
4.2.4 learn continuously
4.2.5 work safely
4.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
4.3.1 work with others
4.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
5 create a transitional strategy to accommodate personal changes and build personal values
5.1 identify short-term and long-term goals
5.2 identify steps to achieve goals
Program of Studies 2010. Source document, © Alberta Education.