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- Cuticle
- The outermost layer of the hair; overlapping scale-like cells that protect the cortex and must be lifted or softened before chemicals can penetrate.
- Cortex
- The middle and thickest layer, about 90 percent of hair weight; it contains melanin and the bonds that give hair strength, curl, and color.
- Anagen phase
- The active growth phase of the hair cycle, lasting roughly two to seven years; most scalp hairs are in this phase at any given time.
- Telogen phase
- The resting phase of the hair cycle, lasting about three months and ending when the hair is shed and the follicle re-enters anagen.
- Disulfide bonds
- Strong chemical bonds between cysteine molecules in the cortex; permanent waves and relaxers break and re-form them to change the shape of the hair.
- Hydrogen bonds
- Weak physical bonds broken by water and heat; they let hair be temporarily reshaped during wet styling and blow-drying but reform as hair dries.
- Hair porosity
- The hair's ability to absorb moisture, determined largely by cuticle condition; highly porous hair absorbs and loses moisture quickly and takes color unevenly.
- Straight razor shaving angle
- Hold the blade at roughly a 30-degree angle to taut, stretched skin and make the first pass with the grain to remove the bulk of the beard.
- Sebaceous glands
- Oil glands located in the dermis and attached to hair follicles; they secrete sebum, which lubricates hair and skin and helps retain moisture.
- Chapter 476, Florida Statutes
- The Florida statute that governs barbering practice, licensure, barbershop regulation, and the disciplinary authority of the Board of Barbering.
- Board of Barbering
- The regulatory board within Florida's Department of Business and Professional Regulation that adopts barbering rules, approves schools, and disciplines licensees.
- DBPR
- Florida's Department of Business and Professional Regulation; it licenses barbers and barbershops and enforces barbering law through the Division of Professions.
- Barbershop license
- A license required for any establishment where barbering is performed for compensation; it must be current, and the shop is subject to state inspection.
- Unlicensed practice
- Performing barbering services for compensation without a valid Florida license; it is a criminal offense and a ground for denying a future license.
- Rule Chapter 61G3
- The Florida Administrative Code chapter containing Board of Barbering rules on licensure, sanitation, and barbershop operating standards.
- License renewal
- Barber and shop licenses must be renewed on the cycle set by DBPR rule; working on an expired license brings fines and disciplinary action.
- Standard precautions
- Treat all blood, body fluids, and non-intact skin as infectious; barriers such as gloves are used with every client, not only those who appear ill.
- Hospital-grade disinfectant
- An EPA-registered product labeled bactericidal, virucidal, and fungicidal; for blood exposure it must also be tuberculocidal, meaning it kills Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
- Blood spill procedure
- Stop the service, put on gloves, absorb the spill, clean the area with soap and water, then disinfect with an EPA-registered tuberculocidal product or a 1:10 bleach solution.
- Sharps container
- A rigid, leakproof, puncture-resistant, labeled container used to discard razor blades and other sharp items immediately after use.
- Neck strip
- A single-use paper strip placed between the client's skin and the cape so the cape never touches skin; a fresh one is used for each client.
- Single-use items
- Items such as razor blades, neck strips, cotton, and wooden sticks that cannot be effectively disinfected and must be discarded after one client.
- Handwashing
- Scrub hands and forearms with soap and warm running water for at least 20 seconds before and after every client and after removing gloves.
- OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
- Federal rule requiring employers to keep a written exposure control plan, offer hepatitis B vaccination, supply PPE, and train employees about bloodborne pathogens.
- Wet sanitizer
- A container of disinfectant solution in which cleaned combs and shears are fully immersed for the label contact time; the solution is changed per manufacturer directions.
- Safety Data Sheet
- A document supplied by the manufacturer listing a chemical's hazards, safe handling, and first-aid steps; shops must keep one accessible for each product.
- Booth rental
- A chair-rental arrangement in which the barber pays a fixed fee to the shop, sets his or her own hours and prices, and handles taxes and supplies.
- Commission arrangement
- A pay structure in which the barber receives a percentage of the service revenue generated, while the shop owner supplies the facility and covers most overhead.
- Cost per service
- Supplies, labor, and overhead added together and divided by the number of services performed in the period; it sets the floor for pricing.
- Par level
- The minimum quantity of a product kept on hand; when stock falls to this level a reorder is placed so service is never interrupted.
- Client record card
- A confidential card documenting services, formulas, products used, and known allergies or skin conditions; it supports consistent results and protects the shop legally.
- General liability insurance
- Coverage for third-party claims of bodily injury or property damage at the shop, such as a client injured by a fall or a burn.