CA Barber study plan

Map the head into the nine standard cutting sections and recite the guideline, elevation, and distribution used for each of the four basic cuts

Classify 20 shop items (clippers, combs, shears, capes, towels, razors) as requiring cleaning, disinfection, or sterilization and state the contact time for each

Execute a one-length blunt cut and a uniform-layer cut on a mannequin using 0-degree and 90-degree elevation

Recite the California barbering requirements for tool storage, wet sanitizer setup, and blood exposure response in order, without notes

Label the hair structures (cuticle, cortex, medulla, follicle, sebaceous gland) and state how each one changes a cutting or sanitation decision

Demonstrate clipper-over-comb, scissor-over-comb, and freehand clipper work on a mannequin, keeping each under 12 minutes

Cut one low fade and one mid fade with a blended guideline and no visible weight line

Explain when to use each of the four elevation angles and predict the resulting shape before cutting it

Apply the rules on client records, consent, and license posting to three written shop scenarios and identify the violation in each

Self-evaluate each finished cut against a five-point rubric covering blending, line-up, balance, and cleanliness

Convert developer volumes to lift levels and write the mixing formula for five on-scalp and off-scalp color applications

Perform a patch test and a strand test on a mannequin and record the timing, result, and what each test rules out

Section and wind a full-head permanent wave using the standard nine-section pattern with correct end papers and processing time

Apply a relaxer with proper base protection, smoothing, and the complete neutralization sequence

List the chemical-service safety rules covering gloves, ventilation, labeling, and client contraindications and match each to a regulation category

Diagnose and correct three failed chemical services (uneven lift, over-processed wave, under-relaxed section) by naming the cause and the fix

Reconstruct the pH scale and place ten barbering products on it with their effect on hair and skin

Recite the licensing, sanitation, and disciplinary provisions of the state barbering rules in a timed drill, targeting 90% recall

Re-cut one haircut from week 2 and compare the two results side by side

Strop and hone a straight razor, demonstrating the correct angle, stroke direction, and edge test

Perform the full sequence of shaving strokes in order, holding the razor at the correct angle for each facial zone

Prepare a client for shaving by draping, cleansing, softening, and identifying five contraindications that require refusal or referral

Design and execute a beard shape that balances three different face shapes drawn on a template

Demonstrate post-shave finishing: astringent, moisturizer, and massage with correct direction of movement

Identify the skin types and skin conditions that change a facial treatment, and select the correct product for each

Perform the standard facial sequence: cleanse, exfoliate, massage, mask, moisturize, with correct draping throughout

Demonstrate the basic facial massage movements and name the direction and purpose of each

Label the bones of the skull, the muscles of facial expression, and the main nerves and blood vessels of the head and neck

Explain the chemistry of surfactants, pH, and oxidation as they apply to shampoo, color, and neutralizer

Describe how bacteria, viruses, and fungi differ and state which disinfectant level controls each

Trace the infection cycle and name the point at which each sanitation step interrupts it

Match ten barbering chemicals to their hazards and to the required handling and storage rule

Re-drill the state rules on sanitation, advertising, and shop licensing until recall is automatic

Explain the physiology of hair growth cycles and how each phase affects cutting and chemical timing

Take two full-length timed practice exams under test conditions and log every missed question by domain

Re-study only the two weakest domains from the logged results and re-test each one

Rehearse the practical sequence for each hands-on domain end to end without prompting

Review all safety and sanitation procedures one final time, including blood exposure and tool maintenance