UHB44 - STUDY PACK 2

How to wipe a shaving razor safely

Factors to be considered when shaving facial hair

Facial contours

Hair growth patterns

• identify the location of any facial contours before beginning the shave

• consider any dimples in the cheeks and chin

• ‘first time over’ shave must be carried out following the direction of hair growth

• for close shave, shave against direction of growth during ‘second time over’ shave

• shave whorls in the direction of hair growth

Adverse skin conditions

• do not carry out facial shaving services if symptoms of disease or disorder are present

Unusual facial features

• identify the location of pimples, dimples, moles, scars or other imperfections

• consider the shape, size and location of facial features

Client’s wishes

Facial piercing

Hair density

• identify client wishes before beginning the shave

• identify the location of any facial piercings

• identify how dense or sparse the facial hair is

Ingrowing hair

Typical shaving strokes sequence for a right handed barber

• left handed barbers would simply operate from the other side of the client and carry out strokes in reverse order.

GB6.6.1

Solution

Tell client not to shave for one or two days

• limit the shave to ‘once over’

• stop shaving if very sore

• apply cool towels

• apply suitable aftershave productmoisturiser or aftershave balm

attend to wound using correct first aid procedures

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adjust the requirements for hot or cool towels

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do not give a face massage

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advise the client not to shave around the area of the wound for a day or two

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• attend to wound using correct first aid procedures

• dress and fully protect the wound, covering it completely

• enquire if the client objects to you continuing the shaving service

• consider discounting the shave

Problem solving

Problem

Shaving the client’s skin too close leading to:

• sore skin

• damage to client’s skin

• damage to own skin