Consultation forms

Consultation forms should be done  before working on a client so that you know exactly what conditions you are working with also to check that you are able to carry out the processes you want to and use the products you want to. A consultation should include the following:

Name of Client

Hair type- e.g. thick, fine, curly, straight, frizzy, course

Length of hair

Extensions or not

Natural or coloured hair

Do they have any allergies?

Check for contra-indications

Are they on any medication?
Are you wearing contact lenses?

A contra- indication is something that may prevent the treatment form being carried out or the treatment may need to be adapted because of the contra- indication.

Check for head lice- The most common places for head lice are behind the ears and at the nape of the neck.

Throughout the treatment check for contra-actions which are bad reactions to products or processes such as an allergic reaction which may cause symptoms such as erythema, swelling and pain. If a contra- action occurs stop the process and remove the products straight away and if serious advise the client to seek medical advice.

When working on the hair be careful of any piercings that the client may have, either avoid the area they are in, be careful to work around piercings or ask the client to remove piercings.

Example consultation:

Name: Nicole

Hair type:  medium thickness, dry  and waved hair one layer

Length of hair: medium length hair 

Natural or coloured hair: Bleached and dyed

Extensions or not: No

Eye Colour: brown

Age: 23

Do they have any allergies? No

Are they on any medication? No

Are you wearing contact lenses? No

Contra-indications: No

Head lice: No

Notes: hair is dry due to bleaching

Name: Anna

Hair type: medium thickness, curly

Length of hair: long, past shoulders

Natural or coloured hair: natural brown

Extensions or not: No

Eye Colour: brown

Age: 20

Do they have any allergies? No

Are they on any medication? No

Are you wearing contact lenses? No

Contra-indications: No

Head lice: No

Name: Isley

Hair type: thin, straight

Length of hair: long past shoulders

Natural or coloured hair: natural

Extensions or not: no

Eye Colour: green

Age:20

Do they have any allergies? No

Are they on any medication? No

Are you wearing contact lenses? No

Contra-indications: No

Head lice: No