Recommended
More Related Content
What's hot
What's hot (13)
Similar to Sciences book and scalp conditions book
Similar to Sciences book and scalp conditions book (20)
Recently uploaded
Recently uploaded (20)
Sciences book and scalp conditions book
- 1. SIHHHSC301A - Apply the Principals of Hairdressing Science SIHHHCS302A - Identify and Treat Hair and Scalp Conditions By Reanna Ruppell Student ID: HDA3787 Teacher: Olympia
- 3. Head Lice Head lice or Nits are parasites that feeds on human blood, usually between 1mm and 3mm in length. They look like small insects that don’t have wings or jumping legs and vary from whitish-brown to reddish-brown. This condition is highly contagious spread from direct hair to hair contact. If someone is infected with lice you will feel itchy particularly around the nape and may have redness on the scalp due to intense itching, the itching occurs because the lice are burrowing into the skin. What is it?
- 4. If you notice a client has head lice you may want to pull them aside and inform them in an apologetic manner that you cannot continue the service you may also suggest to the client they see a chemist and once treated that you will continue the service because the condition is contagious we would avoid continuing the service as we do not want to pass it from client to client. If you have begun a service you must sterilize all tools used, lice can not survive in temperatures above 60 degrees so its not difficult to eradicate them. It important to keep a client history record so if the client comes back we know to have a check to make sure all signs of infestation are gone. Head LiceIn the salon
- 5. Melissa Jane Hairdressing do not offer a treatment for head lice. Due to the salon not offering a treatment, we can suggest products that have worked based on prior experiences such as Listerine or other head lice products but this is not a prescription this is only stating some of the options available as it is a very common thing. Suggest your client go to their local chemist and see what they recommend. Usually improvements can be seen soon after the treatment is put through the hair and rinsed out depending on the suggested treatment suggested by the chemist. When confronted with a client with head lice it is important to write this on the client card so when the client comes back you make sure to look for any signs of head lice before Head LiceRecommending Products
- 8. Scabies Scabies are mites that burrow into the skin and lay their eggs under the skin. The skin will often rash on the surface of the skin and become itchy and will often worsen during the night. This condition is highly contagious and is spread by direct physical contact or from furnishings and bedding. The mites can survive for days before finding a new host. Symptoms of scabies have an itch, generalised rash, burrows of a silver colour, nodules, acropustulosis (blisters or pustules), and or a secondary infection. What is it?
- 9. Scabies If you believe a client has scabies you must inform them immediately, like with any other condition its embarrassing enough for the person infected, so try to speak with them in private about the situation in a sensitive manner, and because it is contagious you must also tell them in an apologetically manner that you cannot continue the service. If you notice an infestation you must also disinfect all equipment used you can wash in hot water and leave the items in a air tight container for 72 hours as scabies can only live off the host for 2 – 3 days so if you place the item in hot water or you can leave in a container for 72 hours. In the Salon
- 10. Scabies As it is highly uncommon for a hairdressing salon to have a scabies treatment, it is important to suggest the client see a doctor or a chemist who will usually suggest a scabicide and usually you will apply for the set amount of days from chin down with every application you should vacuum furnishings, carpet, bedding, couches and anything else. You should start to notice improvements within a couple of days. Make sure you suggest they see a doctor or chemist and get them to follow all directions given. When confronted with a client with scabies it is important to write this on the client card so when the client comes back you make sure to look for any signs of scabies before commencing the service to avoid spreading the mite. Recommending Products
- 13. Ringworm Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin, the condition appears like a ring or rounded shape it may be itchy but is not painful nor is it dangerous. The fungus that causes ringworm also causes athletes foot. This condition can usually be found on the torso or scalp and is uncommon in other parts of the body. This condition is contagious and has a raised circular red patches on the skin that have a lighter centre often causing bald spots which are usually inflamed and scaly. In many cased painful boils or pustules are developed, or a few other cases where a large section swells called Kerrion and this may start oozing and become tender which can cause scaring and permeant hair loss What is it?
- 14. Ringworm If you believe a client has ringworm you must inform them immediately, like with any other condition its embarrassing enough for the person infected, so try to speak with them in private about the situation in a sensitive manner, and because it is contagious you must also tell them in an apologetically manner that you cannot continue the service. When items come into contact with the fungus you can spray items with an anti fungal cream and leave for a couple of hours and then soak in a disinfectant before reusing. In the Salon
- 15. Ringworm As it is highly uncommon for a hairdressing salon to have a ringworm treatment, it is important to suggest the client see a doctor or a chemist who will usually suggest an anti fungal cream. The client should notice improvement within a couple of days, depending on the severity of the fungus though the hair in the infected area may not grow back and there may be a permeant bald spot. When confronted with a client with ringworm it is important to write this on the client card so when the client comes back you make sure to look for any signs of ringworm before commencement of the service to avoid spreading the fungus. Recommending Products
- 18. Dandruff Dandruff looks like large flakes of skin (yellow sometimes and may sometimes have an odour) the condition is not contagious. Dandruff is a condition where instead the process of keratinisation which is where skin is made into the keratinocyte and then hardens and moves to the surface of the skin this process normally takes 30 to 45 days but in cases with dandruff it can take as little as 7 to 8 days which makes large clumps of skin on the scalp. There are two forms of dandruff dry and oily. Symptoms of dandruff include large flakes, itching, redness, irritation, an be yellow in colour, and oiliness with an unpleasant odour. What is it?
- 19. Dandruff If a client has dandruff it is very uncommon that they will not know about it, you can mention a build up similarly to that of dandruff and they may mention they have it or you may mention they use the Argan Clarifying Detox Shampoo in conjunction with an Intense Moisture Conditioner, or that they can buy a dandruff shampoo and conditioner from a supermarket or chemist and you may also suggest they see a chemist to see what product they suggest but it is not compulsory. You can continue with any service and be careful to not over shampoo but make sure that you focus on the scalp giving them tips to wash their own hair. In the Salon
- 20. Dandruff We don’t have any treatments at the salon but we do have an Argan Clarifying Detox Shampoo that helps remove product build up and oily residues it also cleanses the hair gently and also helps restore the moisturise balance. The product is infused with Cold Pressed Certified Organic Argan Oil and enhanced with stimulating Peppermint Essential Oils, the client should see improvements within a few days. You may also want to write that they have this condition on their client card for future use and knowledge to monitor the condition and see if the product suggested is working for the client. Recommending Products
- 22. Seborrea
- 23. Seborrhea Seborrhea is the condition of oily skin and hair and gives the feeling of ‘oiliness’ or ‘greasiness’ and looks like the hair is has a wet, slicked back look. Seborrhea may be linked to excess skin oil or sebum production or it may be associated with accumulation or degradation of hair products such as curling creams, hair sprays or gels or with accumulation of by-products of heavy scalp perspiration and this condition is not contagious. Most common in adolescence during puberty when hormones are like a rollercoaster. The client may not even realise they have this disorder and symptoms include oily/greasy hair that looks like it has oil in it and may also have acne. What is it?
- 24. Seborrhea The client may not notice they have seborrhea and it may be hard for you to state they have this. Seborrhea is a condition you would need to get the client to see a dermatologist to know if they have your client may talk about how their hair is always oily and they wash it often but not too often you can suggest they see a dermatologist. The condition is not contagious and it is safe to continue all services on the client you needn’t worry about precautions or anything along those lines you just will need to remember that you may want to use a shampoo and conditioner suitable for their situation. In the Salon
- 25. Seborrhea The salon doesn’t have treatments for this disorder, but we do have a shampoo range that’s able to cleanse the hair, restores moisture balance and removes build up this product is the Argan Clarifying Detox Shampoo which is infused with Cold Pressed Certified Organic Argan Oil and is enhanced with Peppermint Essential Oils. The client should have visible results within a few days, you may also want to write that they have this condition on their client card for future use and knowledge to monitor the condition and see if the product suggested is working for the client. Recommending Products
- 28. Psoriasis Psoriasis is thought to be a genetic disorder that is an immune disorder affecting the skin it is caused by inflammation in the epidermis and keratinocytes cells are produces rapidly. The condition is not contagious, effected areas will look like white scaly parts which are slightly inflamed with redness. Symptoms of psoriasis include redness, make the area inflamed and irritated skin, dry patches of skin are also seen looking silvery and scaly, bleeding can also occur when scales are scratched off these are a few symptoms of psoriasis. The condition can be found all over the body common most in the scalp, elbows, and knees. What is it?
- 29. Usually if a client has psoriasis they will know they have it as it is a genetic disorder they will know this, and the client may also mention they have it before the service, if you notice some areas that seem like psoriasis you may mention some dry areas or you may ask if the client has it as it is very common. It is also important to note when doing a service on a client with psoriasis you should not use chemical services near the scalp. PsoriasisIn the Salon
- 30. Many salons have treatments for people with psoriasis but Melissa Jane Hairdressing does not offer this service or have any products specifically for people with this condition but you can always use a moisturising shampoo and conditioner. This will help add moisture meaning it will be harder for the skin to dry out and scale if they are not using a medicated shampoo or conditioner you can suggest they use a moisturising range. Even though the condition is not contagious it is important to note to the condition on the client card and note the severity so if a co-worker is to do the service next time they can note improvements or worse and they can also be aware of the condition before beginning the service. PsoriasisRecommending Products
- 32. Note:• You should keep a client card and on this should be noted you need to note name, contact number, prior things done and reactions they may have, this is so other co-workers have an insight into the client without even speaking to them, if the client had a condition you would also list the condition so co- workers can look out for the condition and make sure the proper precautions are taken to make sure the condition (if contagious) is gone or (if not contagious) isn’t getting any worse for the client • Clients with a condition should always be consulted in a calm and respectful manner, the client will most likely be embarrassed so pulling them into a private area in the salon wouldn’t be a bad idea • If the condition is contagious you will also need to tell the client you are unable to continue the service in an apologetic manner • When disinfecting products the water must be above 60˚ and must have a cleaning agent in it to stop infestation