FL Barber study plan

Label the structures of the hair root and shaft (follicle, bulb, papilla, sebaceous gland, arrector pili, cuticle, cortex, medulla) on a blank diagram with 90% accuracy.

Sequence the anagen, catagen, and telogen phases of the hair growth cycle and state the approximate duration and percentage of scalp hairs in each.

Distinguish lanugo, vellus, and terminal hair and explain how each develops and changes over a client's lifetime.

Perform a hands-on hair analysis on two practice partners, recording texture, density, porosity, and elasticity and writing the recommended service implication for each finding.

Define 30 core trichology terms in your own words without looking them up.

Compare the pH of shampoo, conditioner, relaxer, and haircolor and explain the effect each has on the cuticle and cortex.

Describe the layers of the skin and the function of each appendage (glands, hair follicle, nail) in barbering services.

Identify the bones of the skull and face and the muscles of the head, neck, and face together with the action of each muscle.

Demonstrate the basic facial massage manipulations in the correct direction and sequence on a mannequin.

Explain the chemistry of water, surfactants, and conditioning agents as they apply to shampoo selection for different hair types.

Define and distinguish cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization, and state which level of decontamination each barbering implement requires.

Classify shop tools as porous or nonporous and as single-use, reusable-disinfectable, or heat-sterilizable, and sort a written tool list into the correct category.

Identify the pathogenic bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites of concern in a barbershop and name the disease or condition each causes.

Read three real disinfectant labels and extract dilution ratio, contact time, efficacy claims, and required personal protective equipment.

Recite and rehearse the handwashing sequence and the standard precautions used before, during, and after every service.

Narrate and demonstrate a complete sanitation cycle for a wet shave, including pre-service setup, mid-service handling, post-service breakdown, and end-of-day procedures.

Describe, step by step, the procedure for a blood or body-fluid exposure and for the disposal of sharps as required by Florida rule.

Summarize electrical, chemical, and fire safety practices in the shop, and state where the Safety Data Sheets must be kept and how to read one.

Sit a cumulative timed mock covering Domains 1 and 3 without notes.

Outline the structure of Chapter 476, Florida Statutes, and Rule Chapter 61G3, Florida Administrative Code, and locate the sections governing barbers.

State the Florida barber licensure requirements, including required training hours, minimum age, education, examination, and fees.

List the composition, appointment, and powers of the Board of Barbers and the role of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

Distinguish the barbering scope of practice from cosmetology and specialty licenses, and give two examples of services a barber may not perform.

Describe shop licensure, inspection, and certificate-posting requirements, and list what an inspector will check on a routine visit.

State the license renewal cycle, required continuing education hours, and the content areas the hours must cover.

Identify common violations and match each to its statutory penalty range, including fines, suspension, and revocation.

Explain the rules on advertising, client records, price posting, and client disclosure, and apply them to three written scenarios.

Calculate service price, cost per service, product markup, and break-even point for a given shop scenario.

Compare commission, salary, and booth-rental compensation models and explain the Florida tax and licensing implications of each.

Outline the client consultation, record-keeping, and complaint-handling steps a barber follows from arrival to follow-up.

Describe the professional and ethical standards, including confidentiality, punctuality, and communication, that govern client relationships and shop conduct.

Complete two timed 100-question full-length practice exams under exam-day conditions with no notes or interruptions.

Re-teach every missed objective to yourself in writing, grouped by domain, and rank the domains from weakest to strongest.

Drill the 60 most frequently missed facts using spaced repetition until recall reaches 95%.

Walk through the exam-day logistics: identification, scheduling, and the rules for the testing center.