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FL Barber study guide

FL Barber · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.

A Florida barber license authorizes a person to practice barbering in the state - shaving, cutting, trimming, coloring, shampooing, arranging, dressing, curling or waving the hair or beard, and applying oils, creams, lotions or other preparations to the face, scalp or neck, for remuneration and for the public, but not for the treatment of disease or physical or mental ailments. The Barbers' Board, within the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, licenses three credentials: Barber (BB), Restricted Barber (BR) - whose practice is limited to hair cutting, shaving, shampooing, blow drying, and applying hair tonics and hair sprays - and Barbershop (BS). The entry route most candidates use is the Barber License by Examination (BAR 1), which also exists in a Restricted Barber version. Candidates already licensed elsewhere may qualify by examination based on an out-of-state or out-of-country license, by state endorsement, or by out-of-country endorsement; military personnel, veterans and military spouses have dedicated applications. The FL Barber study guide has 4 sections and about 1,254 words.

01

Scientific Concepts and Practice of Barbering

Barbering science is mostly applied anatomy, hair biology, and product chemistry. Know the layers of skin (epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous), the hair follicle and its sebaceous gland, and the three hair layers: cuticle (outer, protective), cortex (middle, strength and pigment), and medulla (central core, sometimes absent).

302 words, about 2 min
02

Florida Barbering Laws and Rules

Florida barbering is regulated by state statute and board rules administered through the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The Board of Cosmetology regulates barbers along with cosmetologists, nail specialists, facial specialists, and hair braiders.

319 words, about 2 min
03

Sanitation, Safety, and Infection Control

Sanitation questions reward precise vocabulary. Cleaning removes visible debris with soap and water.

301 words, about 2 min
04

Shop Operations and Professional Practices

Shop operations questions blend business basics with professional responsibility. A shop needs the required state license posted, a safe and sanitary physical environment, and workers who are properly licensed.

332 words, about 2 min