Hairdressing - The Foundations: The Official Guide To S/NVQ Level 2 - New Edition 2011

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ISBN: 9781408039809
Reference: BK-11
Author: Leo Palladino and Martin Green
Description:
This new edition of the best-selling, much-loved Hairdressing - The Foundations is the only guide endorsed by Habia and City & Guilds and is written by two of the most respected authors in the training industry - Leo Palladino and Martin Green. Trusted by generations of top hairdressers, this official guide to hairdressing and barbering contains absolutely everything you need to know to follow in their footsteps.

Alongside all the elements that made the fifth edition a best-seller, this latest edition has been fully revised and improved to cover the latest standards, so you know you are getting optimum coverage to help you succeed in your S/NVQ Level 2 Hairdressing course or equivalent qualification.

New to this edition:

Each chapter is mapped exactly to the very latest S/NVQ unit standards, making it easy to follow and ensuring your learning fits the qualification
Clear objectives at the start of the unit tell you 'what you need to do', 'what you need to cover', and 'what you need to know'
Essential Learning and Knowledge (EKU) statements are flagged throughout the text so you know where the important content is covered. There is also a complete EKU listing so you can navigate directly to the knowledge you need
New step by step images will help walk you through the required techniques
Updated Activities, Projects, Case Studies and Revision Questions help you check your progress and put your learning into practice
The latest colour photos and images from leading companies and stylists help to bring the classroom and salon to life with all the latest trends
A fully revised list of useful addresses and websites and even more hints are included, along with even more tips for how to succeed in the hairdressing industry.

About the Authors

Leo Palladino (B.A, M.I.T) has had a lifetime of success in hairdresssing, trichology and training. He is an author of several market leading hairdressing books and has far reaching experience in the fields of education including lecturing at college level, progressing to Head of Science and his role as Chief Examiner for City & Guilds. He remains an honorary member of City & Guilds, a national verifier for City & Guilds and also a member of The Hairdressing Council.

Martin Green is a practising hairdresser with thirty years' experience at his Cheltenham based salon group, Head Quarters. He is the author of Cengage Learning's bestselling Begin Hairdressing: The Official Guide to S/NVQ Level 1 and the co-author of Professional Hairdressing: The Official Guide to S/NVQ Level 3, has extensive industry experience, a firm background in training and has been a lecturer in college as well as a regional verifier for City & Guilds.

Table of Contents

Part 1 Generic Salon Skills

Chapter 1 G20 Make sure your own actions reduce risks to health & safety

Chapter 2 G8 Develop and maintain your effectiveness at work

Chapter 3 G17 Give clients a positive impression of yourself and your organisation

Chapter 4 G4 Fulfil salon reception duties

Part 2 Customer Centred Services

Chapter 5 G7 Advise and consult with clients

Chapter 6 G18 Promote additional products or services to clients

Part 3 Hairdressing Technical Services

Chapter 7 GH8 Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp

Chapter 8 GH10 Style and finish hair

Chapter 9 GB5 Dry and finish men's hair

Chapter 10 GH11 and GH13 Set and dress hair

Chapter 11 GH15 Attach hair to enhance a style