AK Barber study plan

Define and correctly distinguish cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization, and state which is required for each category of implement

Classify at least 15 specific barbering tools and surfaces as single-use, reusable non-porous, or porous, and state the required decontamination process for each

List the correct sequence of steps for disinfecting clippers, shears, and combs, including pre-cleaning, immersion time, and storage

Explain the difference between hospital-grade disinfectants and EPA-registered tuberculocidal products, and identify which is required for blood exposure

Describe standard precautions and the correct procedure for handling a blood spill or a cut on a client

Identify the safety hazards and required guards for each major tool: clippers, trimmers, straight razor, shears, and blow dryer

Demonstrate the correct grip, hand position, and cutting angle for shears and for a straight razor without nicking yourself

List electrical safety rules for barbering equipment, including cord inspection, ground-fault protection, and wet-hand precautions

Describe the correct way to store, transport, and label disinfected implements in a working station

Explain the steps for sanitizing the workstation between clients, including chair, cape, and neck strip handling

Identify the four basic haircut sections and explain how sectioning controls balance and length

Describe the elevation, distribution, and projection used for a blunt, graduated, and layered cut

Explain the correct draping and shampoo setup sequence, including cape, neck strip, and towel placement

List the pH range of shampoos and conditioners and match product type to hair condition (oily, dry, damaged, color-treated)

Outline the scalp massage movements and state the contraindications for shampooing and scalp massage

Identify the bones of the skull and face and the major muscles involved in facial expression and mastication

Describe the direction of hair growth on the face and neck and explain how it dictates razor stroke direction

List the correct sequence of steps for a shave, from client consultation through post-shave finishing

Explain the causes and prevention of pseudofolliculitis barbae and razor burn, and state which skin conditions contraindicate shaving

Describe beard and mustache design principles including outline, symmetry, and face-shape considerations

Explain the difference between temporary, semi-permanent, and permanent color and where each sits in the hair structure

Describe the role of developer (volume and lift) and the relationship between peroxide strength and lightening

List the three primary and three secondary colors and predict the outcome of common color corrections using the color wheel

Explain the patch test, strand test, and skin-stain removal procedures and when each is required

Match product categories (shampoo, conditioner, color, relaxer, styling aid) to their chemical function and pH range

Explain the physical and chemical changes in the hair during permanent waving, including disulfide bond breakdown and reformation

Describe the purpose and timing of the waving solution, processing, rinsing, and neutralizer steps

Contrast the action of a relaxer on the hair with that of a permanent wave and state the risks of overlapping services

Identify the layers of the hair shaft and follicle and explain how each reacts to chemical services

List the contraindications and required testing for chemical texture services

Locate and read the Alaska statutes and board regulations governing barbering licensure, renewal, and continuing education

State the Alaska requirements for sanitation, establishment licensing, and display of licenses in the shop

Define the scope of practice for an Alaska barber and identify services that fall outside it

List the penalties and violations described in the Alaska barbering rules

Summarize the required infection-control practices as written in Alaska regulation and compare them with what you learned in week 1

Complete a full-length timed practice exam and record the score by domain

Re-review every missed item and write a corrected explanation for each

Re-drill the two weakest domains with targeted practice until each reaches 85% or better

Recite the Alaska law summary sheet from memory without notes

Run a full mock practical covering disinfection setup, a shave, and a haircut sectioning sequence