GA Barber II study plan
GA Barber II · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 7 hours per week
Sanitation, Safety, and Infection Control
Define the difference between cleaning, sanitizing, disinfecting, and sterilizing, and state which one applies to each tool type in a barbershop
Sequence the full hand-washing procedure and identify the points at which gloves must be changed during a service
Classify twenty common barbershop items as porous, non-porous, or single-use, and name the required handling for each class
Describe the correct handling of a blood or body-fluid exposure, from stopping the service through reporting and cleanup
Your checkpoint
A one-page sanitation map listing at least 20 tools/items, their class, the disinfectant contact time, and the storage method, scored 100% correct on a self-check against product labels
Sanitation, Safety, and Infection Control & Haircutting, Tapering, and Styling
Demonstrate the setup-to-breakdown sanitation cycle for a full haircut, including the chair, cape, and shears
Identify the safety and infection-control violations in ten written shop scenarios and state the correction for each
Diagram the head into its reference points, sections, and angles, and label natural distribution, growth patterns, and parting lines
Relate head shape and facial structure to the choice of sectioning and elevation for a haircut
Your checkpoint
A 30-question self-written quiz combining sanitation and haircutting fundamentals, completed closed-book with at least 85% accuracy
Haircutting, Tapering, and Styling
Execute a tapered haircut using clipper-over-comb and guard technique, cutting each side to match the opposite side
Differentiate the shear-over-comb, clipper-over-comb, and freehand taper methods by elevation and the effect each produces
Explain the geometry of a 0-degree, 45-degree, and 90-degree cut and predict the resulting weight line for each
Compare the four basic haircut forms and identify which form fits a given client consultation description
Your checkpoint
A photo-logged practical sheet of three taper cuts on mannequins or models, each rated against a six-point blend-and-symmetry checklist
Shaving, Beard Design, and Facial Hair Services
Sequence the fourteen steps of a professional shave, from client draping and skin assessment through the final cold towel and aftershave
Demonstrate correct razor angle and stroke direction for the face, neck, jawline, and under-nose areas without stretching skin incorrectly
Identify the causes, recognition, and response for razor burn, ingrown hairs, and pseudofolliculitis barbae, and state when a shave must be refused
Design three beard shapes by outlining the guide lines, cheek line, and neckline for different face shapes
Your checkpoint
A written shave-and-beard-design protocol listing each step, the tool used, the safety check at that step, and the client aftercare advice
Chemical Services: Haircoloring, Waving, and Relaxing
Interpret manufacturer mixing ratios and developer volumes, and calculate the correct amount of product for a given service
Differentiate the level system, the law of color, and undertone correction, then select a formula for three written client scenarios
Describe the patch test, strand test, and porosity assessment, and state the action to take when each indicates a contraindication
Explain the chemistry of waving and relaxing, including the role of the reducing agent, the neutralizer, and the risk of overlapping services
Your checkpoint
A formula card set of three completed scenarios, each showing the analysis, the chosen formula and developer, the processing time, and the reason for the choice
Shampooing, Scalp Care, and Conditioning & Anatomy, Physiology, and Disorders of Hair, Skin, and Scalp
Demonstrate the shampoo and scalp massage routine, including draping, water temperature, product selection, and the massage manipulations
Match each scalp and hair condition to an appropriate shampoo or conditioner type and state what the service must not include
Label the structures of the hair root and shaft and describe the three growth stages and their durations
Diagram the layers of the skin and identify the glands and structures relevant to barbering services
Distinguish the contagious disorders of the hair, skin, and scalp from the non-contagious ones and state the barber's required action for each
Your checkpoint
A two-column disorder reference sheet with at least 15 conditions, each marked contagious or non-contagious and paired with the correct service decision
Facial Treatments, Massage, and Skin Care & Georgia Barber Law, Board Rules, and Professional Ethics
Perform the facial treatment sequence, including skin analysis, cleansing, exfoliation, massage manipulations, and mask removal
Identify contraindications for facial massage and treatment and state which services require a physician's release
Summarize the Georgia licensing pathway for barbers, from application through renewal, using the current board rules as the source
State the shop sanitation, record-keeping, and advertising requirements imposed by Georgia board rule and the penalties for noncompliance
Apply the standards of professional ethics and client confidentiality to five written practice scenarios
Your checkpoint
A one-page Georgia law and ethics cheat sheet covering licensing, sanitation duties, prohibited practices, and penalties, written from the current official rules without prompts
Sanitation, Safety, and Infection Control & Haircutting, Tapering, and Styling & Shaving, Beard Design, and Facial Hair Services & Chemical Services: Haircoloring, Waving, and Relaxing & Shampooing, Scalp Care, and Conditioning & Facial Treatments, Massage, and Skin Care & Anatomy, Physiology, and Disorders of Hair, Skin, and Scalp & Georgia Barber Law, Board Rules, and Professional Ethics
Complete two full-length timed practice exams and log every missed item by domain
Re-teach the three weakest domains from the error log using notes and hands-on redemonstration
Recite the sanitation, shaving, and chemical-service safety checklists from memory without notes
Simulate a full practical run covering a taper cut, a shave, and a facial on the same day to build stamina
Your checkpoint
An error log with at least 60 reviewed missed questions, each rewritten as a corrected fact, plus a final practice score of 85% or higher
Milestones
Week 2: Explain and physically demonstrate the complete sanitation cycle for a haircut without reference notes, and score 85%+ on the combined sanitation and haircutting quiz
Week 4: Deliver a taper cut and a full shave in one sitting, each passing the symmetry/blend and no-nick criteria on the practical checklist
Week 6: Correctly classify all 15+ disorders as contagious or non-contagious and name the required barber action for each, with zero errors
Week 8: Score 85% or higher on a timed full-length practice exam and have zero unresolved items in the domain error log