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A1. demonstrate an understanding of the structure and characteristics of hair, skin, and nails;
A2. describe a variety of common products, tools, and procedures that are used in the care of hair, skin,
and nails;
A3. demonstrate an understanding of lifestyle choices, attitudes, and behaviours that are important for personal and professional success in the hairstyling and aesthetics workplace.
A1. Hair,Skin,andNails A3. Lifestyle,Attitudes,andBehaviours
A2. Products,Tools,andProcedures
THE ONTARIO CURRICULUM, GRADES 9 AND 10 | Technological Education
A. HAIRSTYLING AND AESTHETICS FUNDAMENTALS
OVERALL EXPECTATIONS
By the end of this course, students will:
SPECIFIC EXPECTATIONS
By the end of this course, students will:
A1.1 describe the structure of the hair (e.g., medulla, cortex, papilla), skin (e.g., follicle, sebaceous gland, eccrine gland), and nails (e.g., eponychium, lunula, matrix, free edge);
A1.2 describe different characteristics of hair, skin, and nails that affect styling and treatment needs and options (e.g., porosity, elasticity, texture, den- sity, growth patterns, protection, pigmentation).
By the end of this course, students will:
A2.1 describe common hairstyling and aesthetics products and their uses (e.g., shampoos, condi- tioners, styling agents, skin care products, nail care products, make-up products, colouring agents);
A2.2 describe various processes and equipment that are used in the hairstyling and aesthetics industry (e.g., processes: spiral curl ironing, updos, round-brush blow drying, French braiding, facials,
manicures, make-up applications, hair removal; equipment: flat iron, cuticle pusher, razor);
A2.3 apply literacy skills (e.g., to read manufacturers’ instructions) and mathematical skills (e.g., to measure volume and/or proportions) to ensure
the safe and appropriate use of hairstyling
and aesthetics techniques, tools, and products.
By the end of this course, students will:
A3.1 explain how personal well-being and professional success are enhanced by a healthy lifestyle (e.g., adequate sleep, proper nutrition, regular exercise, a holistic approach to well-being as found in Aboriginal cultures);
A3.2 identify key attitudes and behaviours that contribute to success in the hairstyling and aesthetics workplace (e.g., attitudes: commitment to job, respect for different viewpoints, respect for cultural diversity; behaviours: professional dress, regular attendance, respect for confidentiality).
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