AZ Barber flashcards

32 cards. Read the term and the definition here. The deck at the top of this page is optional.

Clipper guard number rule

The guard number multiplied by one-eighth inch gives the cutting length, so a #2 guard leaves one-quarter inch and a #4 guard leaves one-half inch of hair.

Elevation of 90 degrees

Holding hair perpendicular to the head at 90 degrees produces uniform layers, removing weight while keeping the overall shape rounded and blended.

Taper versus fade

A taper keeps weight at the perimeter and shortens only toward the neckline, while a fade blends gradually down to skin or a very short length.

Cross-check technique

Cutting or clipping a section again from the opposite direction reveals uneven spots and missed hair strands before the client leaves the chair.

Wet sanitizer container

A closed container of EPA-registered hospital-grade disinfectant in which non-porous implements are fully immersed for the label contact time, usually about ten minutes.

Porous items are single-use

Items such as tissues, cotton, wooden sticks, neck strips, and paper towels absorb liquid and cannot be disinfected, so they are discarded after one client.

Clean before disinfecting

Visible debris such as hair and cream shields microbes from the disinfectant, so implements must be washed with soap and water and dried before immersion.

Blood exposure procedure

Stop the service, put on gloves, apply antiseptic and a bandage to the client, then clean and disinfect all contaminated tools and surfaces before continuing.

Razor shaving angle

Hold the razor at roughly a thirty-degree angle to the skin, flat enough to glide without scraping and steep enough to cut the hair cleanly.

Shaving with the grain

Moving the razor in the direction the hair grows reduces irritation and ingrown hairs and is the recommended first pass for coarse or curly beards.

Hot towel purpose

Warm moist towels soften the beard, relax the skin, and open pores before lathering, making the shave closer and more comfortable; a cool towel finishes the service.

Pseudofolliculitis barbae

A condition in which tightly curled hairs re-enter the skin after close shaving and cause bumps; advise shaving with the grain and avoiding a razor-close finish.

Developer volume percentages

Ten-volume developer is about three percent peroxide, twenty-volume six percent, thirty-volume nine percent, and forty-volume twelve percent; higher volumes lift more and stress hair more.

Patch test timing

Apply a small amount of the color or lightener behind the ear or in the elbow crease and wait twenty-four to forty-eight hours before the service to check for reaction.

Relaxer retouch application

Apply relaxer only to new growth rather than previously relaxed hair, because overlapping chemical on already straightened hair causes breakage and scalp burns.

How permanent waves work

A reducing agent breaks disulfide bonds in the cortex, the hair is wrapped into the new shape, and the neutralizer rebuilds the bonds so the curl holds.

Arizona barbering law source

Arizona barbering statutes appear in Arizona Revised Statutes Title 32, and the Board of Barbers adopts detailed implementing regulations in the Arizona Administrative Code.

License display requirement

Arizona requires the shop license and each barber's license to be posted in plain view in the shop so clients and inspectors can confirm credentials.

Unlicensed practice prohibited

Performing barbering for pay without an Arizona license is prohibited and subject to Board action and criminal penalties, and shops may not employ unlicensed workers.

Board inspection authority

Board representatives may enter a licensed shop during business hours to inspect sanitation, equipment, and records, and violations can lead to fines, suspension, or revocation.

Cortex function

The cortex is the middle layer of the hair and provides strength, elasticity, and melanin pigment; chemical services act here, so damage changes the hair permanently.

Elasticity strand test

Wet a strand and stretch it gently; healthy hair stretches about half its length and returns, while hair that snaps or stays limp is too damaged for chemical service.

Tinea is contagious

Ringworm of the scalp is a fungal infection marked by scaly patches and broken hair; it is contagious, so refuse the service and refer the client to a physician.

Low porosity hair

Hair with a tightly closed cuticle resists moisture and takes longer to process chemically, often needing heat and a longer development time with products.

Effleurage massage stroke

Effleurage is a light, continuous gliding movement applied with the palms, used to begin and end a facial massage and to spread product evenly.

Petrissage technique

Petrissage is a kneading, lifting, and rolling movement of skin and muscle that stimulates circulation and relaxes deeper tissue during facial massage.

Facial massage contraindications

Skip massage over open lesions, active acne, sunburn, recent chemical peels or waxing, and undiagnosed lumps, and refer clients with skin disease to a physician.

Clay versus cream mask

Clay masks absorb excess oil and suit oily or combination skin, while cream and gel masks add moisture and suit dry or sensitive skin.

Client consultation record

Note prior chemical services, medications, allergies, and the desired outcome on the client record before starting, since this information guides product choice and protects both parties.

Scope of practice limit

Barbers may recognize and describe scalp and skin conditions but must not diagnose or treat disease; suspected infections or lesions are referred to a physician.

Safety data sheets

OSHA requires the shop to keep safety data sheets for every chemical product on hand and to make them accessible to employees who handle those products.

Confidentiality duty

Client information shared during consultation stays private and is not discussed with others or in public areas of the shop without the client's consent.