NC Barber study guide
NC Barber · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The North Carolina Barber Licensing Examination is the written assessment used by the North Carolina Board of Barber Examiners as part of the pathway to becoming a licensed barber in the state. It is intended for students completing an approved barber program, apprentices finishing their supervised hours, and barbers transferring or reinstating a license who are directed to test. The NC Barber study guide has 7 sections and about 2,076 words.
01Sanitation, Sterilization, and Client Safety
Cleaning removes visible soil with soap and water. Disinfection destroys most pathogens on nonporous implements and surfaces.
339 words, about 2 min02Haircutting and Hair Styling
Haircutting is geometry. Sectioning divides the head into manageable areas.
330 words, about 2 min03Shaving and Facial-Hair Services
A professional shave is a skin service as much as a hair service. Consult for allergies, medications, skin conditions, and beard growth direction.
291 words, about 1 min04Chemical Services: Texture, Relaxers, and Color
Chemical services require a consultation, a patch test when the product label requires it, and a strand test. Relaxers break disulfide bonds; no-lye and lye formulas are both strongly alkaline and require a base or protective cream at the hairline and ears.
284 words, about 1 min05Hair and Scalp Care; Applied Sciences
Hair is composed of the cuticle, cortex, and medulla. The cuticle is the protective outer layer; the cortex contains pigment and gives strength and elasticity; the medulla is often absent in fine hair.
285 words, about 1 min06Facial Massage and Basic Skin Care
Basic facial care includes consultation, cleansing, skin analysis, massage, mask, and moisturizer. Identify skin type: normal, dry, oily, combination, or sensitive.
244 words, about 1 min07North Carolina Barber Laws, Rules, and Board Regulations
North Carolina barbering is regulated by the Board of Barber Examiners under its statutes and administrative rules. The Board licenses barbers, apprentices, and barbershops; sets curriculum and examination requirements; inspects shops; and handles complaints and discipline.
303 words, about 2 min