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- Stationary guideline
- A section of hair cut first that establishes the length and shape; every following section is cut to match it, so the guideline itself does not move.
- Traveling guideline
- A guideline that moves forward as each new section is cut. It is used in layered and graduated cuts where the length changes gradually across the head.
- Projection (elevation)
- The angle at which a subsection of hair is held away from the head before cutting. Zero degrees gives one length, 90 degrees gives layers.
- Blunt cut
- A one-length cut performed at zero elevation with the ends cut straight across. It creates a solid, heavy perimeter line with no layering.
- Point cutting
- A texturizing technique in which the shear tips cut into the ends of a section at an angle, softening the line and removing bulk without creating a visible blunt edge.
- Clipper-over-comb
- A cutting technique in which the clippers ride along the comb to remove length. It is used for short tapers, fades, and blending the sides into the top.
- Apex
- The highest point on the top of the head, found by crossing the front-to-back and ear-to-ear lines. It is a key reference point for sectioning and layering.
- Freehand stroke
- A straight-razor stroke in which the razor travels toward the barber while the free hand stretches the skin. It is typically used on the right side of the face.
- Backhand stroke
- A razor stroke in which the palm is turned up and the razor travels away from the barber. A right-handed barber uses it on the left side of the face.
- Stropping
- Drawing the razor across a leather strop with the spine leading and the edge trailing. It aligns and polishes the edge and is done before each shave.
- Honing
- Grinding a razor on a sharpening stone to restore a dull or damaged edge. It is done only when stropping can no longer bring up the edge.
- Skin tension
- Pulling the skin taut in the direction opposite the razor stroke. Firm, even tension lets the blade cut cleanly and reduces nicks and skipped strokes.
- Shaving lather
- Soap or cream whipped with water and applied warm to the beard. It softens the hair, holds moisture against the skin, and lubricates the razor's path.
- Tuberculocidal disinfectant
- An EPA-registered hospital-grade disinfectant proven to kill Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Barbering implements that contact skin are disinfected in it by full immersion.
- Cleaning before disinfection
- Removing visible hair, oil, and debris with soap and water before any disinfectant is used. Disinfectants do not work on soiled surfaces or tools.
- Sterilization versus disinfection
- Sterilization destroys all microorganisms including spores, usually in an autoclave. Disinfection kills most pathogens on surfaces but may leave spores alive.
- Blood spill procedure
- Stop the service, put on gloves, spray the spill with disinfectant, blot with disposable absorbent material, double-bag and discard it, then wash hands.
- Single-use items
- Porous or porous-type supplies such as razor blades, neck strips, cotton, wooden sticks, and emery boards. They cannot be disinfected and are discarded after one client.
- Quaternary ammonium compounds
- A common class of disinfectant that is bactericidal and often fungicidal but frequently not tuberculocidal. The label must be checked against the required kill claim.
- Safety Data Sheet
- A document listing a chemical product's hazards, first aid, and handling instructions. One must be kept on site for every chemical in the shop.
- Oregon Health Licensing Office
- The state agency that licenses and regulates barbers, hair designers, estheticians, and nail technicians in Oregon under the authority of ORS 690.
- ORS 690
- The chapter of Oregon Revised Statutes that governs barbering, hair design, esthetics, and nail technology practice, licensing, and enforcement in the state.
- OAR chapter 817
- The Oregon Administrative Rules adopted by the Board of Barbers and Hairdressers. Division 007 within this chapter contains the sanitation rules for licensees.
- Person in charge
- The licensee designated at a facility as responsible for ensuring the shop, its equipment, and all staff comply with Oregon licensing and sanitation rules.
- Oregon barber training hours
- Oregon requires completion of an approved barbering program of 1,100 clock hours, followed by passing written and practical examinations for licensure.
- Booth renter licensing
- Independent contractors and booth renters must hold their own current Oregon license even though they are not employees of the shop where they work.
- Epidermis
- The outermost skin layer, which has no blood vessels. Its deepest basal layer contains melanocytes that produce the melanin giving color to skin and hair.
- Dermis
- The middle skin layer, containing blood vessels, nerves, sweat glands, sebaceous glands, and hair follicles. It supplies nutrients to the epidermis above it.
- Arrector pili muscle
- A small smooth muscle attached to each hair follicle. When it contracts in cold or fear, the hair lifts and the skin forms goose bumps.
- Anagen phase
- The active growth stage of the hair cycle, lasting roughly two to six years. During this phase the follicle produces a new hair shaft.
- Fifth cranial nerve
- The trigeminal nerve, which is the chief sensory nerve of the face. It carries sensation from the forehead, cheeks, nose, and lower jaw.
- Masseter muscle
- A chewing muscle lying at the angle of the jaw that raises the mandible. It is a common site for facial massage and must be worked with care.