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- Ohio barber licensing board
- The State Cosmetology and Barber Board issues and renews barber, instructor, and shop licenses and enforces Ohio barbering rules through inspections and discipline.
- Barber course hours
- Ohio barber applicants must complete a board-approved barbering program, commonly cited at 1,800 training hours, before sitting for the licensing exam.
- Exam requirements
- Applicants must pass both a written and a practical examination covering barbering theory, sanitation, and hands-on techniques before a license is issued.
- Age and education minimum
- Ohio barber applicants must be at least 16 years old and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent to qualify for licensure.
- Shop license requirement
- Each barber shop must hold its own current shop license, display it on site, and operate under a licensed owner or manager.
- License display rule
- A current license or renewal certificate must be available for inspection at the workstation or shop at all times during business hours.
- Expired license practice
- Performing barbering services while a license is expired or lapsed is a violation, even if a renewal application is pending with the board.
- Two-tier cleaning rule
- All implements are cleaned and disinfected after each client; sterilization is reserved for items exposed to blood or requiring a higher level of control.
- Hospital-grade disinfectant
- An EPA-registered, tuberculocidal disinfectant is used for implements contacting blood or broken skin, mixed and timed per the manufacturer's label.
- Disinfection contact time
- Implements must be washed, dried, and fully immersed in disinfectant for the full contact time stated on the product label before reuse.
- Single-use porous items
- Items that cannot be disinfected, such as neck strips, cotton, and wooden sticks, must be discarded after one client and never reused.
- Handwashing requirement
- Barbers must wash hands with soap and water before and after every client; sanitizer does not replace handwashing when hands are visibly soiled.
- Blood exposure procedure
- Stop the service, don gloves, clean the area, apply an EPA-registered disinfectant, and follow exposure-control reporting and disposal rules.
- Disinfectant container labeling
- Disinfectant containers must be labeled, covered, and changed per manufacturer instructions; dilution records or test strips document efficacy.
- Slip and fall control
- Spills, dropped tools, and wet floors must be cleaned immediately, and wet-floor signage plus non-slip footwear reduce shop liability.
- Unannounced board inspection
- The board may inspect a shop during business hours without notice; refusing or obstructing an inspection is itself a violation subject to discipline.
- Grounds for discipline
- Unlicensed practice, sanitation violations, unsafe services, client harm, and false advertising are common bases for board complaints and sanctions.
- Board disciplinary process
- A complaint triggers investigation, notice to the licensee, and an opportunity for hearing before the board imposes any sanction.
- Range of sanctions
- Board sanctions may include reprimand, fines, suspension, revocation, or required remedial education, depending on the severity of the violation.
- Advertising truthfulness
- Advertising must not be false or misleading; claiming credentials, services, or license numbers the licensee does not hold violates board rules.
- Name and address changes
- A licensee must report a legal name change or change of address to the board within the timeframe set by rule.
- Shop owner responsibility
- Shop owners must ensure every worker holds a valid license and that the shop continuously meets sanitation and safety standards.
- Elevation and graduation
- Elevation controls graduation: 0 degrees gives a blunt one-length cut, 45 degrees a graduated shape, 90 degrees uniform layers, and 180 degrees long layers.
- Clipper guard numbering
- Guards are numbered by length; larger numbers leave more hair, so confirm the guard number before starting a fade or taper.
- Fade blending technique
- A fade starts from a short baseline such as a #0 or #1 and blends upward; check the blend line from multiple angles in good light.
- Straight razor angle
- A straight razor shave uses roughly a 30-degree blade angle with light pressure and stretched skin to cut closely and reduce nicks.
- Cutting against the grain
- Cutting against the hair growth pattern removes more length than cutting with it, so confirm direction before making the first cut.
- Beard trimming sequence
- Comb beard hair against the grain to expose length, then trim with the grain for a natural, even finish along the jaw and neckline.
- Scalp massage technique
- Shampoo and scalp massage use fingertips rather than nails, with comfortably warm water, to clean the scalp without irritating the skin.
- Service pricing formula
- Price must cover product cost, rent, insurance, and taxes before margin is added; pricing below cost loses money on every client served.
- Booth renter records
- Booth renters must track rent, supply costs, and revenue separately to meet self-employment tax and recordkeeping obligations.
- Professional liability insurance
- Liability coverage protects against claims arising from services performed; it typically does not cover general business debts or rent.