Chapter 15 Scalp Care, Shampooing, and Conditioning

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Chapter 15Scalp Care, Shampooing, and
Conditioning
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Ability is what youre capable of doing.
Motivation determines what you do. Attitude
determines how well you do it. Lou Holtz
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Objectives

• Explain the two most important requirements for
• scalp care.
• Describe the benefits of scalp massage.
• Know how to treat scalp and hair that are dry,
  oily, or dandruff ridden.
• Explain the role of hair brushing to a healthy
  scalp.

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Objectives (continued)

• Discuss the uses and benefits of the various
  types of shampoo.
• Discuss the uses and benefits of the various
  types of conditioner.
• Demonstrate the appropriate draping for a basic
  shampoo and draping for a chemical service.
• Demonstrate the Three-Part Procedure and explain
  why it is useful.

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Scalp Care and Massage

• The two basic requirements for a healthy scalp
  are cleanliness and stimulation.
• Treatments should be given with a continuous,
  even motion that stimulates scalp and relaxes
  client.

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Scalp Treatments

• Given before shampoo
• Given during shampoo
• Relaxation or treatment only difference is which
  products used
• Contraindications medical conditions that may
  prohibit the service

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Normal Hair and Scalp Treatment

• Purpose to maintain scalp and hair in a clean
  and healthy condition
• Perform treatment only after full hair and scalp
  examination.

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Dry Hair and Scalp Treatment

• Used if natural oil is deficient
• Treatment products contain moisturizing and
  emollient ingredients
• Avoid strong soaps, greasy preparations, lotions
  with high alcohol content. Use a scalp steamer.

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Oily Hair and Scalp Treatment

• Cause overactive sebaceous glands
• Purpose to flush out excess sebum through gentle
  pressing or squeezing

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Antidandruff Treatment

• Cause a fungus called malassezia
• Purpose to suppress the growth of malassezia and
  loosen scalp scales

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Brushing the Hair

• Correct brushing stimulates the blood circulation
  of the scalp helps remove dust, dirt, and
  hair-spray buildup and gives added shine.

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Hair-Brushing Exceptions

• Avoid before chemical service
• Avoid if scalp is irritated
• Avoid before haircolor procedures

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Hairbrushes

• Natural bristles most highly recommended to
  clean and add luster to the hair
• Nylon bristles shiny, smooth, and more suitable
  for hairstyling

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Scalp Analysis

• Dry, dehydrated hair
• Thinning of the hair
• Excessive hair in sink
• Dry, tight scalp
• Oily scalp

• Abnormal flaking on scalp
• Open wounds or scalp irritations
• Scalp disorders or disease
• Tick or lice infestation

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Shampoo Selection

• As a professional, you must become skilled at
  selecting shampoos that support the health of the
  hair, whether the hair is natural, color-treated,
  fine and limp, or coarse and wiry.
• Product knowledge is critical (read labels).

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Selection Considerations

• Hair type dry, oily, normal, chemically treated
• Hair condition overprocessed, chemically
  treated, damaged by harsh products or improper
  care, exposure to elements
• Home maintenance
• pH-balanced shampoos

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Potential Hydrogen (pH)

• The small p represents a quantity.
• The capital H represents the hydrogen ion.
• The amount of hydrogen in a solution is measured
  on a logarithmic scale ranging from 1 to 14.

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Potential Hydrogen (pH) (continued)

• Acid 0 to 6.9 pH
• Neutral 7.0 pH
• Alkaline 7.1 to 14 pH
• pH-balanced shampoos 4.5 to 5.5 pH

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The Chemistry of Water

• Purification
• Sedimentation
• Filtration
• Chlorine added
• Boiling
• Distillation
• Soft water
• Hard water

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The Chemistry of Shampoos (continued)

• Water
• Surfactant Molecule (surface active agent)
• Hydrophilic end

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The Chemistry of Shampoos (continued)

• Lipophilic end

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Types of Shampoos

• pH-balanced
• Conditioning
• Medicated
• Clarifying

• Balancing
• Dry or powder
• Color-enhancing
• For hairpieces and wigs

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A Great Shampoo Experience

• Massage for client preference.
• Adjust water temperature for client choice.
• Dont wet clients face.
• Double-check nape area.
• Do not drench towel around neck.
• Blot hair, not face.
• Give relaxation massage.

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Shampooing and Retailing

• Use the shampoo time to better establish your
  professional relationship with the client and
  promote quality products for at-home use.
• During the shampoo give clients information about
  what you are doing and why.

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Understanding Conditioners

• Deposit protein and moisturizer
• Restore strength and give body
• Protect against breakage
• Types
• Rinse-out
• Treatment or repair
• Leave-in

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Formulation

• Silicone and moisture-binding humectants
• Emollients
• Synthetic polymers
• Proteins

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Other Conditioning Agents

• Spray-on thermal protectors
• Scalp conditioners
• Medicated scalp lotions
• Scalp astringent lotions

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Deep-Conditioning Treatments

• Also known as masks or conditioning packs
• Mixtures of concentrated protein in a heavy cream
  base of a moisturizer
• Penetrate the cuticle layer
• Used when an equal degree of moisturizing and
  protein is required

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Draping

• Client must be properly draped for each service.
• Shampoo (wet) draping two terry towels used, one
  under cape and one over replaced with neck strip
  and cape
• Chemical-service draping two terry towels used,
  one under cape and one over, which remain during
  service

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Three-Part Procedure

• Pre-service preparation
• Service practical service on client
• Post-service caring for client after service and
  clean-up

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Practical Class

• Pre-Service Procedure
• Post-Service Procedure
• Normal Hair and Scalp Treatment
• Dry Hair and Scalp Treatment
• Oily Hair and Scalp Treatment
• Antidandruff Treatment

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Practical Class (continued)

• Brushing the Hair
• Draping for a Shampoo
• Draping for a Chemical Service
• Basic Shampoo and Conditioning
• Scalp Massage

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Summary and Review

• What are the two most important requirements for
  scalp care?
• How should scalp and hair that are dry, oily, or
  with dandruff be treated?
• What are the benefits of scalp massage?

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Summary and Review (continued)

• Why is hair brushing important for maintaining a
  healthy scalp and hair?
• What shampoo is appropriate for use on dandruff?
  On product buildup? On damaged hair?
• What is the action of conditioner on hair?

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You have completed one unit of study toward
course completion.