Question 1 / Observation
Identify the item labeled M, N, O and P in fig. I and II
(b) name one service each that can be carried out in a salon when the client is covered with the items labeled M, N, O and P in Fig. I and II.
(c) State one reason each why the cosmetologist covered the client with the items labeled M, N, O and P in fig. I and II above.
(d) Mention six services that can be performed when a client is covered with the items labeled O and P in Fig. II.
(e) Mention two services that can be performed when the client is covered with the items labeled M and N in Fig. I.
(f) State nine pre-procedure on how a cosmetologist can achieve the services in Fig I and Fig. II.
(g) (i) What sanitary purpose does the diagrams shown in Fig. I and Fig. II above serve.
(ii) Mention one cosmetologist each that uses the items labeled M and N in fig. I and O
and P in Fig II.
OBSERVATION
In question 1(a), majority of the candidates answered the question correctly and they were able to identify the labelled items M, N, O and P in fig I and II such as:
M – Neck strip
N – Cape
O – Cape
P – Towel
In 1(b) , the candidates were able to name the services that can be carried out when the cosmetologist covered the clients with the neck strip and cape, or cape and towel excellently well which included:
- Fig. I- Dry services/ Tonging/Straightening/Blow drying/Comb out/Hair
weaving/Fixing weave-on/Braiding/Barbering/Hair steaming.
- Fig. II – Wet services/Shampooing/Conditioning/Hair relaxing/ Hair
colouring/Permanent waving/Hair drying.
In 1(c), majority of the candidates performed very well and were able to give reasons why a cosmetologist covered the client with neck strips, cape and towel as follows:
- For client’s comfort;
- Protect client’s cloth from damage/chemicals;
- Protect client from injury;
- Provide competent professional services;
- For sanitary reasons;
- To protect client’s clothes from getting wet.
In 1(d & e), the candidates were able to state the services performed when the client is covered with neck strips and cape or cape and towels correctly such as:
- Shampooing and conditioning;
- Scalp and hair care;
- Hair shaping / cutting(wet);
- Permanent waving;
- Chemical hair relaxing;
- Hair colouring/tinting;
- Hair drying;
- Comb out;
- Hair shaping/cutting (dry);
- Barbering.
In 1(f), majority of the candidates were able to state the pre-procedure on how a cosmetologist can achieve wet and dry services on clients correctly such as:
- Welcome the client;
- Seat client comfortably;
- Select and arrange the required materials and supplies;
- Wash and sanitize hands;
- Ask client to remove all jewelries and glasses;
- Place client’s purse/valuables in a safe place;
- Turn collar inside, making sure that it is straight and will not wrinkle;
- Place neck strip/ towel around the client’s neck;
- Adjust cape over neck strip/ towel;
- Fold neck strip/ towel over cape;
- Remove hair pins and combs from the hair.
In 1(g), majority of the candidates were able to write the sanitary purpose of covering the client with neck strips, towel such as to prevent the cape from coming in direct contact with the client’s skin/Ensure client safety. Also, they were able to mention the cosmetologist that uses neck strip and cape or cape and towel correctly such as:
I. Barber/Make-up Artist/Hair stylist/Electrologist.
II. Hair stylist/ Hair dresser/Esthetician/Hair colourist/Shampoo technician.