OR Barber case studies
OR Barber · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The Oregon Barber Licensing Examination is the written, knowledge-based assessment that Oregon uses as one part of qualifying a candidate for a barbering license. It is intended for people who have completed the required barbering training or apprenticeship and are ready to demonstrate that they understand both the practical craft and the rules that govern working in a licensed Oregon shop. The OR Barber case studies are 5 cases and about 4,096 words.
1The Mid Fade With Old Clipper Lines and a Nape Whorl
Marcus, 34, wants a mid fade with a hard part. His hair is straight, coarse, and dense - about four inches on top - and his sides grow almost straight out rather than down.
796 words, about 4 min2The Straight-Razor Request on Warfarin
Alvarez, 58, is in for his monthly beard trim and wants a full straight-razor shave with hot towels 'like he used to get.' During the consultation he mentions he started warfarin three weeks ago after a clot and takes a daily aspirin. He points out a raised, slightly red bump about the size of a pea on his upper lip under his nostril that he says has been there 'a few months' and bleeds a little when he shaves it.
814 words, about 4 min3Saturday Afternoon: The Cloudy Jar and the Dropped Comb
It's Saturday afternoon and three chairs are running. The shop's quat disinfectant was mixed Thursday at 9 a.m.
837 words, about 4 min4The Chair Rental Shop Wants Three Favors
Dana has held an Oregon barber license for six years and rents a chair in a four-chair shop. On Friday the owner asks her to do three things: (1) 'just work the second chair' while the barber who rents it is out - his license lapsed about three weeks ago and he's renewing 'any day now'; (2) take a Sunday cash job at a client's home for a six-person wedding party, cutting hair and doing beard lineups in the client's kitchen; (3) let an unlicensed friend who is 'good with clippers' practice on a walk-in at half price, with Dana 'supervising.' A 16-year-old also walks in alone asking for a beard lineup and a taper.
824 words, about 4 min5The Flaky Crown, the Temple Bump, and the Numb Feet
Ray, 47, is a regular who wants a taper and a hot-lather neck shave. Today he mentions two things.
825 words, about 4 min