In addition to the 30% of marks described below for the introduction/ conclusion/ use  of references, specific marks will be allocated as follows:  

 Outline the different ways that hair types can be classified. 

 Discuss whether the way that hair types are traditionally described has changed  and how.

 

 Look at commercial products that are claimed to be effective on specific hair  types and identify which ingredients are used to deliver the specified effect. 

 

 Carry out some consumer research with friends/ family/ work colleagues about  how they would describe their hair type and whether the products they use  meet their consumer needs 

 

 Discuss whether hair classification is helpful to identify consumer needs and  what are the challenges for hair care formulators.