NATIONAL SKILL TRAINING INSTITUTE FOR WOMEN, KOLKATA

LESSON PLAN

Trade & Course: Cosmetology

Scope:

Lesson Plan No: 3

Subject/Module: Hair

Prepared by: Manjil Nojun Bhajani, TO (Cos)

Title: Head Massage

Objective/Specific aim: At the end of this lesson trainees shall be able to

1.       Explain the purpose of head massage

2.       Explain consultation techniques

3.       Explain different massage movements

4.        Explain about Product

5.        Follow Procedure of head massage

6.       State benefits of head massage

7.       State precautions of head massage

Teaching Aids- Power Point Presentation, Laptop and Videos

PRESENTATION

Days

Points

Information

Examples/ Spot Hints

1

Explain the purpose of head massage

The two basic requirements for healthy scalp are cleanliness and stimulation .

Power point presentation

Explain consultation techniques

The therapist needs to obtain relevant details from the client before commencing a massage treatment .

Power point presentation

Explain different massage movements

These are Several massage movement which are selected according to the desired effect. Basic scalp manipulation

1.        Effleurage (Stroking)

2.       Petrissage

3.       Friction

4.       Tapotement

Power point presentation and Video

2

Explain about Product

For head massage some products are required such as vegetable oil, essential oil etc.

Power point presentation

Follow Procedure of head massage

Head massage is to be done by following the steps systematically.

Animation/ Video

State benefits of head massage

1.       Relaxation of the nerves .

2.       Relief from the body tension

3.       Increases blood circulation

4.       Relieves eye strain

5.       Ease headache and migraine

6.       Stimulates the hair and scalp

7.       Dead cells are removed by the head massage.

8.       Hair follicles are stimulated.

Animation/ Video

State precautions of head massage

If there are scalp abrasions, or if there is a scalp disorder do not suggest a scalp treatment.

Power point presentation

Questions:                       1. What is the purpose of head massage ?

                                          2. What are the consultation techniques ?

                                          3. What are the different massage movements ?

Refs:      1.  NIMI Cosmetology Book

               2.  You Tube videos

               3.  Google.com

NATIONAL SKILL TRAINING INSTITUTE FOR WOMEN, KOLKATA

DEMO PLAN

Trade & Course: Cosmetology

Scope:

Demo Plan No: 2

Subject/Module: Hair

Prepared by: Manjil Nojun Bhajani, TO (Cos)

Title : Head Massage

Objective/Specific aim: At the end of this exercise trainees shall be able to

1.       Consult and handling a client for head massage

2.       Setting trolley and draping Client

3.       Analyze Scalp

4.       Select a product for head massage

5.       Follow and carry out head massage procedure

6.       Use Vibrator and High frequency

7.       Steam scalp and hair

8.       Observe the safety precautions

Training Aids- Raw materials and Tools & Equipment

PRESENTATION

Raw material required for each Trainee

Tools & Equipment required for Trainee

Towel

Neck cape

Cotton

Massage oil

Bowl (small)

As reqd.

As reqd.

As reqd.

As reqd.

As reqd.

Salon chair

Trolley

Comb/Tail comb

Scalp steamer

Vibrator

High frequency

1 no.

1 no.

1 no.

1 no.

1 no.

1 no.

Days

Steps

Procedure

Examples/ Spot Hints

Safety Precaution

1

Consult and handling a client for head massage

1.       Seat the client comfortably

2.       Consult with the client about their requirements and expectations.

3.       Enquire of any problem if she has

4.       Note down any specific choice of product

Live demo/ Role play

Careful in verbal and non verbal communication

Setting trolley and draping Client

1.       Arrange a trolley with the materials in working station

2.       Keep the tools & equipments within the reach

3.       Ask the client to remove all neck and hair jewelry and store it herself.

4.       Sanitize hands

5.       Drape a towel around the neck to protect her clothing

6.       Then neck cape to be draped

7.       Remove hair pins/accessories from the hair

8.       Check the hair if it is clean or not

Live demo/ Role play

Care must be taken not to stretch hair

Analyze Scalp

1.       Analyze the scalp for any abrasion, cut or signs of skin disease

2.       Analyze the hair for problems

3.       Analyze types of hair

Live demo/ Role play

1.Care must be taken not to stretch hair

2.If scalp or hair has any problem or disease, do not proceed further

Select a product for head massage

1.       Choose a hair oil according the types of hair- Olive oil, Almond oil, Coconut oil etc.

Live demo/ Role play

Select Right product

2

Follow and carry out head massage procedure

1.       Application of oil by parting hair into 4 basic sections

2.       Follow basic scalp massage movements

3.       Movements to be done with pressure

Live demo/ Role play

1.Care must be taken not to drip oil

2.Pressure should be comfortable for the client

Use Vibrator and High frequency

1.       Massage with vibrator machine

2.       Use high frequency machine for blood circulation

Live demo/ Role play

1. Handle machines carefully

2.Glass apparatus is to fix with care

Steam scalp and hair

1.       Use scalp steamer to steam

2.       Use hot towel to steam

3.       Carry out the process for 5-10 minutes

Live demo/ Role play

1.Adjust scalp steamer

2.Steam should not burn the skin

Observe the safety precautions

1.       Observe all the safety precautions to be taken with every step

Live demo/ Role play

Care must be taken to follow all safety measures