Learning Unit
Smooth and strengthen hair
Part of Qualifi Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing. Study this unit through structured learning outcomes, sequenced lessons, and AI-supported academic guidance.
Learning Outcomes
What learners will be able to demonstrate.
Hair science – learners will know the structure and function of the hair, the effects of products on the hair and scalp, pathologies, and their relation to relative and absolute contraindications to hair services.
Health, safety, and hygiene – learners will be able to apply their knowledge and understanding of health, safety and hygiene when preparing for and providing services/treatments in a real or realistic working environment.
Client consultation – underpins all the practical technical units within this qualification. Learners will be able to conduct a concise consultation to determine the most appropriate service/treatment to meet the client’s needs and achieve the desired outcome/s.
Shampoo and treat hair and scalp – learners will gain the knowledge and skills to be able to use products, tools, equipment, and techniques to safely and effectively, provide shampooing, conditioning, and treatment services.
Cut hair – learners will gain the knowledge and skills to be able to use products, tools, equipment, and techniques to safely and effectively, provide commercial hair cutting services.
Blow-dry and finish hair – learners will gain the knowledge and skills to be able to use products, tools, equipment, and techniques to safely and effectively, provide commercial blow-drying and finishing services.
Set and dress hair – learners will gain the knowledge and skills to be able to use products, tools, equipment, and techniques to safely and effectively, provide commercial setting and dressing services.
Colour and lighten hair – learners will gain the knowledge and skills to be able to use products, tools, equipment, and techniques to safely and effectively, provide commercial hair colouring and lightening services.
Perm hair – learners will gain the knowledge and skills to be able to use products, tools, equipment, and techniques to safely and effectively, to provide commercial perming services.
Smooth and strengthen hair – learners will gain the knowledge and skills to be able to use products, tools, equipment, and techniques to safely and effectively, provide commercial smoothing and strengthening services.
Relax hair – learners will gain the knowledge and skills to be able to use products, tools, equipment, and techniques to safely and effectively, provide commercial relaxing hair services.
Hair extensions – learners will gain the knowledge and skills to be able to use products, tools, equipment, and techniques to safely and effectively, provide commercial hair extension services.
Basic business support – learners will gain the knowledge and skills to provide basic business support by promoting products and services, dealing with customer enquiries, making appointments, handling payments, assisting with stock, liaising with the team, and handling paperwork and administrative tasks.
Freelance worker – learners will gain the knowledge and skills on how to work within Government guidelines regarding; legislation, accounts, tax, and insurance responsibilities as well as managing cash flow during economic or personal changes in circumstances, when working self-employed.
Advise on products and services – learners will gain the knowledge and skills on how to promote, advise and instruct on products and services, for client loyalty and satisfaction and to contribute to business success.
Assessment & Certificate
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Take Unit AssessmentAI Lessons
Study in sequence, one lesson at a time.
Orientation to Smooth and strengthen hair
By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to engage with 'Hair science – learners will know the structure and function of the hair, the effects of products on the hair and scalp, pathologies, and their relation to relative and absolute contraindications to hair services.' through the context of 'Smooth and strengthen hair', using clear academic reasoning and practical examples.
Understanding: Hair science – learners will know the structure and function of the ha
By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to engage with 'Hair science – learners will know the structure and function of the hair, the effects of products on the hair and scalp, pathologies, and their relation to relative and absolute contraindications to hair services.' through the context of 'Smooth and strengthen hair', using clear academic reasoning and practical examples.
Understanding: Health, safety, and hygiene – learners will be able to apply their kno
By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to engage with 'Health, safety, and hygiene – learners will be able to apply their knowledge and understanding of health, safety and hygiene when preparing for and providing services/treatments in a real or realistic working environment.' through the context of 'Smooth and strengthen hair', using clear academic reasoning and practical examples.
Understanding: Client consultation – underpins all the practical technical units with
By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to engage with 'Client consultation – underpins all the practical technical units within this qualification. Learners will be able to conduct a concise consultation to determine the most appropriate service/treatment to meet the client’s needs and achieve the desired outcome/s.' through the context of 'Smooth and strengthen hair', using clear academic reasoning and practical examples.
Understanding: Shampoo and treat hair and scalp – learners will gain the knowledge an
By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to engage with 'Shampoo and treat hair and scalp – learners will gain the knowledge and skills to be able to use products, tools, equipment, and techniques to safely and effectively, provide shampooing, conditioning, and treatment services.' through the context of 'Smooth and strengthen hair', using clear academic reasoning and practical examples.
Understanding: Cut hair – learners will gain the knowledge and skills to be able to u
By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to engage with 'Cut hair – learners will gain the knowledge and skills to be able to use products, tools, equipment, and techniques to safely and effectively, provide commercial hair cutting services.' through the context of 'Smooth and strengthen hair', using clear academic reasoning and practical examples.
Understanding: Blow-dry and finish hair – learners will gain the knowledge and skills
By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to engage with 'Blow-dry and finish hair – learners will gain the knowledge and skills to be able to use products, tools, equipment, and techniques to safely and effectively, provide commercial blow-drying and finishing services.' through the context of 'Smooth and strengthen hair', using clear academic reasoning and practical examples.
Understanding: Set and dress hair – learners will gain the knowledge and skills to be
By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to engage with 'Set and dress hair – learners will gain the knowledge and skills to be able to use products, tools, equipment, and techniques to safely and effectively, provide commercial setting and dressing services.' through the context of 'Smooth and strengthen hair', using clear academic reasoning and practical examples.
Understanding: Colour and lighten hair – learners will gain the knowledge and skills
By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to engage with 'Colour and lighten hair – learners will gain the knowledge and skills to be able to use products, tools, equipment, and techniques to safely and effectively, provide commercial hair colouring and lightening services.' through the context of 'Smooth and strengthen hair', using clear academic reasoning and practical examples.
Understanding: Perm hair – learners will gain the knowledge and skills to be able to
By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to engage with 'Perm hair – learners will gain the knowledge and skills to be able to use products, tools, equipment, and techniques to safely and effectively, to provide commercial perming services.' through the context of 'Smooth and strengthen hair', using clear academic reasoning and practical examples.
Understanding: Smooth and strengthen hair – learners will gain the knowledge and skil
By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to engage with 'Smooth and strengthen hair – learners will gain the knowledge and skills to be able to use products, tools, equipment, and techniques to safely and effectively, provide commercial smoothing and strengthening services.' through the context of 'Smooth and strengthen hair', using clear academic reasoning and practical examples.
Understanding: Relax hair – learners will gain the knowledge and skills to be able to
By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to engage with 'Relax hair – learners will gain the knowledge and skills to be able to use products, tools, equipment, and techniques to safely and effectively, provide commercial relaxing hair services.' through the context of 'Smooth and strengthen hair', using clear academic reasoning and practical examples.
Understanding: Hair extensions – learners will gain the knowledge and skills to be ab
By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to engage with 'Hair extensions – learners will gain the knowledge and skills to be able to use products, tools, equipment, and techniques to safely and effectively, provide commercial hair extension services.' through the context of 'Smooth and strengthen hair', using clear academic reasoning and practical examples.
Understanding: Basic business support – learners will gain the knowledge and skills t
By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to engage with 'Basic business support – learners will gain the knowledge and skills to provide basic business support by promoting products and services, dealing with customer enquiries, making appointments, handling payments, assisting with stock, liaising with the team, and handling paperwork and administrative tasks.' through the context of 'Smooth and strengthen hair', using clear academic reasoning and practical examples.
Understanding: Freelance worker – learners will gain the knowledge and skills on how
By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to engage with 'Freelance worker – learners will gain the knowledge and skills on how to work within Government guidelines regarding; legislation, accounts, tax, and insurance responsibilities as well as managing cash flow during economic or personal changes in circumstances, when working self-employed.' through the context of 'Smooth and strengthen hair', using clear academic reasoning and practical examples.
Understanding: Advise on products and services – learners will gain the knowledge and
By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to engage with 'Advise on products and services – learners will gain the knowledge and skills on how to promote, advise and instruct on products and services, for client loyalty and satisfaction and to contribute to business success.' through the context of 'Smooth and strengthen hair', using clear academic reasoning and practical examples.
Applying: Hair science – learners will know the structure and function of the ha
By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to engage with 'Hair science – learners will know the structure and function of the hair, the effects of products on the hair and scalp, pathologies, and their relation to relative and absolute contraindications to hair services.' through the context of 'Smooth and strengthen hair', using clear academic reasoning and practical examples.
Integrated Case Study for Smooth and strengthen hair
By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to engage with 'Hair science – learners will know the structure and function of the hair, the effects of products on the hair and scalp, pathologies, and their relation to relative and absolute contraindications to hair services.' through the context of 'Smooth and strengthen hair', using clear academic reasoning and practical examples.
Assessment Preparation and Evidence Building
By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to engage with 'Advise on products and services – learners will gain the knowledge and skills on how to promote, advise and instruct on products and services, for client loyalty and satisfaction and to contribute to business success.' through the context of 'Smooth and strengthen hair', using clear academic reasoning and practical examples.
Final Mastery Review for Smooth and strengthen hair
By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to engage with 'Advise on products and services – learners will gain the knowledge and skills on how to promote, advise and instruct on products and services, for client loyalty and satisfaction and to contribute to business success.' through the context of 'Smooth and strengthen hair', using clear academic reasoning and practical examples.