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- Epidermis
- The outer, avascular layer of skin that protects underlying tissue; barber services such as shaving and massage act primarily on this layer and the upper dermis.
- Anagen phase
- The active growth phase of the hair cycle, lasting years, during which the follicle produces new hair; most scalp hairs are normally in this phase at any time.
- Hair porosity
- The cuticle's ability to absorb and retain moisture. Low-porosity hair resists penetration; high-porosity hair absorbs quickly and loses moisture easily, affecting product choice.
- Hair density versus texture
- Density is the number of hairs per square inch; texture is the diameter of each strand. They are independent, so fine hair can still be dense.
- Disinfection
- A process using an EPA-registered, hospital-grade product that kills most pathogenic organisms on nonporous implements, following label dilution and contact time.
- Sterilization
- The complete destruction of all microbial life, including spores, on an implement; it is a higher standard than disinfection and uses heat, steam, or chemical sterilants.
- Universal precautions
- An infection-control rule treating all blood and body fluids as potentially infectious, requiring gloves and barriers for every client regardless of known health status.
- Porous items
- Materials such as towels, cotton, neck strips, and wooden sticks that cannot be reliably disinfected; they must be single-use and discarded or laundered after use.
- Hand hygiene
- Washing hands with soap and warm water before and after each client, then using an approved sanitizer; it is the single most effective infection-control measure in the shop.
- Blood spill procedure
- Wear gloves, absorb the spill with a disposable towel, clean with soap and water, then disinfect the surface with an EPA-registered product and discard waste properly.
- Scalp analysis
- A pre-service check of the scalp for redness, lesions, flaking, oiliness, or tenderness that determines product choice and whether service must be deferred.
- Effleurage
- A light, gliding massage stroke used at the start and end of a shampoo or facial massage to warm tissue and promote relaxation and circulation.
- Petrissage
- A kneading massage manipulation that compresses and lifts tissue, used on the scalp and face to relax muscles and increase circulation.
- Contagious scalp conditions
- Ringworm, impetigo, and lice are contagious and require medical care; barber services are deferred and tools are disinfected to prevent spread.
- Conditioner placement
- Conditioner is applied from mid-shaft to ends rather than the scalp, smoothing the cuticle and reducing static and friction during combing.
- Cutting elevation angles
- Elevation controls the result: 0 degrees gives a blunt one-length line, 45 degrees graduated layers, 90 degrees uniform layers, and 180 degrees long layers.
- Stationary guide
- A section of hair held at a fixed position that serves as the length reference for all surrounding sections, producing a consistent shape.
- Traveling guide
- A guide that moves progressively up the head, with each cut section becoming the reference for the next, used in layered and tapered cuts.
- Clipper guard sizing
- Guard numbers correspond to length in eighths of an inch, so a #1 guard leaves one-eighth inch, a #3 leaves three-eighths, and a #8 leaves one inch.
- Thinning shears
- Shears with one toothed blade that remove bulk without shortening the perimeter; used sparingly on fine or curly hair to avoid frizz and gaps.
- Cross-checking
- Cutting across a completed section against the original guide to verify balance and evenness, catching any uneven areas before finishing the haircut.
- Shaving with the grain
- Shaving in the direction of hair growth on the first pass reduces friction and irritation; against-the-grain passes increase razor burn and ingrown hair risk.
- Razor angle
- Holding the razor at roughly 30 degrees to the skin with light pressure while stretching skin taut, which prevents nicks, cuts, and irritation.
- Pseudofolliculitis barbae
- An inflammation caused by ingrown hairs, common in curly hair after close shaving; managed by shaving with the grain and avoiding repeated against-the-grain passes.
- Beard neckline
- The lower boundary of a beard, set about one to two finger-widths above the Adam's apple or along the jaw curve, then blended for symmetry.
- Shaving lather function
- Lather lubricates the skin, holds water against the hair to soften it, and lifts hair for a closer, more comfortable cut during the shave.
- Facial massage direction
- Strokes move upward and outward on the face and downward on the neck, following muscle and lymph drainage toward the collarbone.
- Tapotement
- A percussion massage manipulation using quick, rhythmic tapping or hacking movements that stimulates circulation and tones tissue.
- Facial contraindications
- Active acne, open lesions, sunburn, recent peels or waxing, and contagious conditions mean facial services are deferred or referred for medical care.
- Kansas Board of Barbering
- The state board that licenses barbers, instructors, and barbershops, enforces the Barbering Act and regulations, and inspects shops for compliance.
- Scope of practice
- The services a licensed barber may legally perform, including cutting, shaving, shampooing, styling, and facial hair work; services outside this scope are prohibited.
- Professional ethics
- Conduct standards including client confidentiality, informed consent, clear pricing disclosure, and refusing service when a condition is contraindicated or unsafe.