ICSE Class 10 Syllabus 2022 Hair Styling

BEAUTY AND WELLNESS: HAIR STYLING (61)
Aims:
1. To develop an understanding of basic hair care 8. To develop skills of preparing and maintaining
services and to develop skills in the same. a work area for providing a service.
2. To develop an understanding of Indian head 9. To create an awareness regarding health and
massage and to equip candidates with the safety hazards in the workplace and ways to
necessary skills to perform the same. prevent them.
3. To equip candidates with knowledge and skills 10. To create awareness regarding the importance of
to create basic hairdos. personal grooming and presentation.
4. To introduce candidates to hair styling and equip 11. To develop skills of handling clients using
them with the knowledge and skills to perform effective communication techniques.
hair straightening and curling.
12. To familiarise candidates with the different
5. To familiarise candidates with basic haircuts types of tools and products required for makeup
and equip them skills to perform the same. and to develop the ability to perform simple
makeup services.
6. To introduce candidates to the basics of colour
application to develop skills in applying root 13. To create awareness regarding the need for
touch up. adopting sustainable environmental practices.
7. To provide information about various home-
made organic products and to encourage
candidates to prepare the same.

Class IX

There will be one written paper of two hours Types of Hair: straight, wavy, curly, coily.
duration carrying 100 marks and Internal
Factors affecting Hair Styles: head shapes,
Assessment of 100 marks.
facial features, face shape, life style; effect of
The paper will be divided into two sections A and B. environmental factors on hair.
Section A (Compulsory) will consist of compulsory Tools and equipment: Combs, flat back brush,
short answer questions covering the entire syllabus. vent brush, radial brush, hair dryer, tong,
Section B will consist of questions which will straightening machine, razor, thinning scissors,
require detailed answers and there will be a choice cutting scissors, hood dryer, hair steamer, hot
of questions in this section. rollers. Basic knowledge of shampoos,
conditioners, hair packs, hair tonics, hair oils
PART I: THEORY-100 Marks available in the market, suitability of the
products according to hair type.
1. Basics of Hair Care
Anatomy of hair; hair and scalp conditions; 2. Basic Hair Care Services
contraindications; types of hair; factors affecting Tools and material required for shampooing,
hair styles; tools, equipment and products. conditioning and basic blow drying; steps
Anatomy of Hair: structure of hair, glands and involved.
muscles present in the hair follicle, hair follicle Tools and materials, client preparation and
cycle, hair porosity and elasticity test. steps of applying shampoo; steps of applying
Hair and Scalp conditions: hair loss, lice conditioner, post conditioner application
infestation and dandruff; diseases related to service.
hair and scalp: Alopecia Areata, Psoriasis, Basic blow drying, hair products, techniques
Litchen Planus (to be done briefly). (back combing, back brushing.), use of flat
Contraindications: effect of excessive heat on brush/paddle brush; use of thermal/rollers for
hair and scalp. setting curls.

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3. Basic Hairdos practices for prevention. Post incident
Common hairstyles: client preparation, types steps.
and equipment used. Chemical Safety: Names of commonly found
Preparing the client, shampoo and conditioning chemicals in beauty products.
before hairstyling; common hairstyles (plait, (iii) Threats and risks associated with postures;
twist, braids, knots, chignon, pleat, rolls, importance of correct posture for lifting and
ringlets, tonging) and their identification; carrying.
equipment used.
7. Personal Grooming and Personal
4. Indian Head Massage Presentation
Benefits, contraindications and steps involved; Personal appearance; Personal behaviour;
mediums used; techniques; post massage Verbal and non-verbal communication;
services. Professional etiquettes.
Benefits and contraindications of head Importance of personal grooming; personal
massage; Mediums: Oil (organic-sesame, hygiene; personal behaviour; elements: dress
coconut, almond, olive, mustard). code, makeup, hair and nail care, wardrobe.
Steps - selecting and preparing a suitable Verbal and Non-verbal communication;
medium and performing a head massage. Communication skills; Professional etiquettes.
Performing various massage techniques to
complete the service as required: effleurage, PART II
petrissage, tapotement, rotary, vibration,
INTERNAL ASSESSMENT- 100 Marks
friction.
After care advice. Candidates will be required to complete the practical
work listed below. They will also be required to
5. Home-made Products complete one assignment based on any topic from
Organic shampoos and conditioners. the syllabus.

Benefits of using organic shampoos and The Practical Work and the assignment will be
conditioners; preparation of organic shampoo assessed internally by the teacher.
and conditioner according to the hair type
(normal, fine or greasy, dry, combination). List of Practical Work to be done throughout the
year:
6. Management of Workplace
1. Basic Hair Care Services
Preparation and maintenance of Work Area;
(i) Prepare the client and demonstrate each
Hazards, Health and Safety at Workplace.
step of a shampoo and conditioning
(i) Preparation and Maintenance of Work service.
Area: maintenance of record cards; (ii) Perform basic blow drying.
essentials of work area; sterilisation and
disinfection methods; storage of tools and 2. Basic Hairdos
equipment; compliance of rules and norms Create a basic hairdo.
at workplace; trolley setting; setting up
equipment; safe disposal of waste. 3. Head Massage
Maintaining parlour hygiene. Carry out the Indian head massage technique
(ii) Hazards and risks at the Workplace. using any medium.
Fire Safety: Types of fires, types of fire 4. Home-made Products
extinguishers (briefly); action to be taken in
case of fire; basic first aid measures. Prepare home-made shampoos and conditioners
using basic products.
Electrical Safety: Common electrical
hazards in the workplace and good

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5. Management of Workplace Assignment on a topic from the syllabus
(i) Demonstrate the sterilisation and Candidates are to creatively execute ONE
disinfection process correctly. project/assignment on any aspect covered in the
(ii) Demonstrate the storage of products and syllabus. Teachers may assign or candidates may
equipment as per safety standards. select a topic of their choice.
(iii) Prepare a comprehensive checklist for the
cleaning and safety of a salon. Suggested List of Assignments:
(iv) Fill up client record cards according to 1. Collect data and prepare a report on the career
organisational policies. opportunities in the Beauty & Wellness
(v) Interpret information on product labels industry.
accurately.
2. Write a newspaper article on the growth of the
(vi) Interpret manufacturer’s instructions on Beauty & Wellness industry globally.
equipment accurately.
3. Create a Style Magazine for a salon, featuring
different hair styles.
4. Write an article on the correct way of
shampooing, conditioning and blow drying.

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Class X

There will be one written paper of two hours 5. Basic Colour Application
duration carrying 100 marks and Internal
Knowledge of Colour Wheel; Patch test and
Assessment of 100 marks.
Root touch up.
The paper will be divided into two sections A and B.
Basic Colour Wheel and how to use it for
Section A(Compulsory) will consist of compulsory selecting right hair colour; Huse, tints and other
short answer questions covering the entire syllabus. colour aspects relevant to hair colour.
Section B will consist of questions which will Conducting the patch test; Root touch up: client
require detailed answers. There will be a choice of
consultation, selecting products, materials and
questions in this section.
tools, mixing the colours accurately as per
PART I: THEORY- 100 Marks manufacturer instructions, client preparation
applying colour-root touch up, colour
1. Basic Haircuts
processing time, removing the colour products
Types, client consultation, techniques, products. thoroughly from the hair, applying a suitable
Procedure for basic haircuts: Straight cut, shampoo and conditioner, home care advice.
U cut, and V cut; Client consultation: using
suitable consultation techniques to identify the 6. Simple Makeup
client’s requirement for the desired look before Identification of basic skin types and skin tones;
cutting the hair. Hair sectioning; techniques Use of makeup removers, cleansers and toners;
used: clipper over comb, freehand, thinning. selection and application of the correct makeup
Types of products available for achieving the products to enhance facial features; types of
final look: gel, mousse, spray, oil, creams. makeup brushes; removal of makeup.
Client preparation; application of makeup
2. Styling Products and Hair Accessories according to basic skin types and skin tones
Styling products; range and suitability; hair (fair, dark, pink, yellow, pale); use of makeup
accessories. removers, cleansers and toners according to
skin type; selection and application of the
Use of styling lotions, mousse, styling gel, heat correct makeup products (base foundation,
protectants, serum, hairspray cream, finishing powder, mascara, eye shadow, eye liner, eye
gel, volume mousse, silicon shiner, wax, brow pencil, lipstick/gloss, etc.) to enhance
finishing spray. facial features.
Range and suitability of styling products. Types of makeup brushes and their use (face
Various hair accessories: Pins (types), clips powder brush, blusher, contour brush, eyebrow
(types), false hair, parandas, nets, veils, fresh brush, eye liner brush, angled eye shadow
flowers (gajra). brush, eye shadow brush, fluff brush, sponge
applicator, lip filler brush); removal of makeup.
3. Hair Treatment
7. Client Handling & Communication
Treatment for different hair conditions.
Making the client comfortable; communication
Treatment for dandruff, hair fall, thinning hair, skills; answering queries; following code of
dry and brittle hair: products and procedures. conduct; working efficiently as a team.
4. Hair Straightening and Curling Providing a caring environment to ensure the
client’s comfort; understanding the client’s
Procedure for Straightening and Curling Hair. expectations; communicating with the client and
Client preparation, protecting hair from heat, responding to queries; communicating
maintaining temperature, effects of heat on hair, effectively.
holding the iron, setting temperature, ironing Communicating by telephone keeping in mind
each section, curling tong, setting gels. one’s voice, words and body language;
answering the phone efficiently, responding to
the client’s needs, using appropriate questions,
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Following the code of conduct: conforming to Assignments on a topic from the syllabus:
standards of reasonable conduct which reflect
Candidate are to creatively execute ONE
professionalism; working efficiently as part of a
project/assignment on any aspect covered in the
team.
syllabus. Teachers may assign or candidates may
8. Green Skills select a topic of their choice.

Types of resources-exhaustible, inexhaustible, Suggested List of Assignments:
renewable, non-renewable; Pollutants and types 1. Make a short video on how to straighten hair
of pollution; human activities leading to climate using a straightening iron.
change; Conservation of resources, Reduce-
Reuse-Recycle. 2. Draw a colour wheel and explain its relevance
in hair colouring.
Self-explanatory.
3. Write a magazine article on styling products and
PART II accessories suitable for different scenarios and
occasions.
INTERNAL ASSESSMENT- 100 Marks
4. Prepare a checklist for client handling &
Candidates will be required to complete the practical communication in a salon.
work listed below. They will also be required to
complete one assignment based on any topic from Final Test
the syllabus. In addition to the Practical and Assignment/ Project
Work, the candidates will be tested in one or more
List of Practical Work to be done throughout the
aspect of practical work by the External Examiner.
year:
1. Basic Haircuts EVALUATION
Demonstrate a basic haircut: U cut, V cut, The Practical and Project work is to be evaluated by
Straight cut. the subject teacher and by an External Examiner.
The External Examiner shall be nominated by the
2. Straightening/Curling Head of the school and may be a teacher from the
faculty, but not teaching the subject in the
(i) Demonstrate the straightening of hair using
relevant section/class.
a straightening iron.
The Internal Examiner and the External Examiner
(ii) Demonstrate how to make curls.
will assess the candidate’s work independently.
3. Basic Colour Application Award of marks (100 marks)
Perform the root touch up service. Subject Teacher (Internal Examiner) : 50 marks

4. Simple Makeup Services External Examiner : 50 marks

(i) Prepare the client and demonstrate the The total marks obtained out of 100 are to be sent to
application of foundation, eyeliner, kajal the Council by the Head of the School.
lipstick and mascara. The Head of the school will be responsible for the
(ii) Demonstrate the removal of makeup. online entry of marks on the Council’s CAREERS
portal by the due date.
5. Client Handling & Communication
Conduct a mock call to show how to handle
client queries and book an appointment.

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