Unit 5 skillS Preparing a colouring treatment B efore colouring hair, a stylist must make sure the client is properly protected because the chemicals used in colouring and lightening treatments can damage clothing, skin and hair. For this reason, it is recommended to use clean towels, gowns and waterproof capes and, in case, to apply a barrier cream along the edge of the hairline of the client. The colourist must wear protective equipment, too: an apron and gloves. Then, it is important to check the client s scalp, looking for any cuts or areas of irritation and choose the correct products to use. After that, the colourist can comb through the client s hair and remove tangles carefully. Before using the product, the colourist must not wash the hair because hair mustn t lose its protective natural oil. Always remember to make sure the client is comfortable and offer beverages and reading material since the waiting time may be boring. Before using chemicals, always read the manufacturer s instructions and handle the products with great care to minimise the risks of any accident. Your boss tells you to prepare a client for a colour treatment. Make a list of things you need according to the text. 3 For the client For the colourist Products 1. .......... ................................. 4. .......... ................................. 6. .......... ................................. 2. .......... ................................. 5. .......... ................................. 3. .......... ................................. 4 5.1 Listen to this dialogue and fill it in with the missing words. Client: Good morning Silvia, 1. ................................. Colourist: Hi Mary, fine! How can I Cl: I m here for a 3. ................................. Co: Ok, that s fine. Put on the 4. are you? 2. ................................. Some salons use a towel system: different colours for different treatments! you today? of the colour. ................................., please. Cl: Yes, sure, as usual. Co: Luke, can you pass me the waterproof please? It s over there, on the shelf. 5. ................................. for Mary, Luke: Sure, here it is! Co: Thanks Luke! Now where are my apron and 6. .................................? L: They re on the chair, next to the 7. .................................. Co: All right Mary, are you ready for the cream Cl: Of course, let s go ahead! 48 8. .................................? barrier: barriera beverage: bevanda care: cura hairline: attaccatura dei capelli to handle: maneggiare tangle: nodo