This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to design and apply customised or fantasy colouring and lightening effects to enhance a range of classic and creative haircuts, structures and lengths. It involves using specialist creative colouring and lightening techniques including multiple colour applications and freehand techniques, and using various application tools to achieve the effect.

This unit applies to senior hairdressers and barbers who work in salons or as session stylists or technical advisors to product companies. They work independently, have considerable specialist skills and knowledge and provide technical leadership, training and support to team members.

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.