Hairdressing and Barbering, The Foundations

Leo Palladino (deceased), had a successful career in hairdressing, technology and education in the UK. He wrote the original chapters on the science of hairdressing, and these became the basis of the Official Guides to Hairdressing, published by Cengage in the UK Diploma in Salon Management Martin Green is a college lecturer and hairdresser in the UK. He has been a consultant to HABIA and has worked for the awarding organisation City and Guilds, London as a regional verifier.

• Part 1: GENERIC SALON SKILLS.1. Health and Safety.2. Professional Development.3. Professional Client Care.4. Reception.5. Promote Services and Products.Part 2: TECHNICAL SERVICES.6. Consultation and Advice.7. Shampooing and Conditioning Hair.8. Style and Finish Hair.9. Men's Styling and Finishing.10. Setting and Dressing Hair.11. Adding and Extending Hair.12. Cutting Hair.13. Cutting Men's Hair.14. Trimming Beards, Moustaches and Sideburns.15. Basic Hair Patterns and Designs.16. Colouring Hair.17. Perming and Neutralizing Hair.APPENDIX 1:Health and Safety Legislation.APPENDIX 2: Infections, Accidents and Emergencies.APPENDIX 3: Enviromental and sustainable working practicesUseful Addresses and Websites.Glossary. Index.