OR Barber study plan

Inventory every cutting and styling tool you own or will use, and classify each as a tool, implement, or supply that requires disinfection

Demonstrate and label the four base sectioning patterns (horizontal, vertical, diagonal, radial) on a mannequin head

Execute a complete station setup and breakdown routine using the correct disinfectant contact time for each item

Explain the difference between cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting, and state which one applies to shears, clipper blades, capes, and floors

Cut one mannequin section to a uniform (zero-elevation) length using consistent subsection size and tension

Cut one mannequin section to a graduated elevation using a 45-degree projection, holding the shear in a stable, non-tilting position

Perform a blunt one-length cut with a clean, level perimeter and verify the perimeter on both sides of the head

Document how you handled hair clippings, contaminated linens, and blood exposure scenarios during practice

Demonstrate the standard razor holds and freehand strokes on an inflated balloon, then on a mannequin face, without breaking skin contact control

Build and apply a lather with correct consistency, and sequence a hot-towel, shave, and cool-towel service from start to finish

Recite the skin and hair conditions that contraindicate shaving, and state the action to take for each

Identify every point of cross-contamination in a shaving service and describe the single-use versus disinfectable items

Outline and shape a beard and mustache line on a mannequin using clippers and edging tools, keeping lines symmetrical

Trim and detail facial hair with shears and a razor outline, then verbally justify the tool choice for each step

Perform a neck shave with correct stretching, direction, and finishing technique

Re-cut one mannequin style from week 2 and self-identify two errors you corrected

Locate and outline the Oregon barbering rules sections covering licensure, license display, and renewal requirements, and summarize each in your own words

Outline the Oregon rules governing salon/shop sanitation, equipment requirements, and inspection, and map each rule to the disinfection practices you already perform

State the scope of practice and the services a licensed barber may and may not perform under Oregon rules

Build flashcards for every Oregon rule category you identified, using your own wording rather than copying rule text

Label the bones of the skull and face and the muscles of the head, face, and neck that affect barbering services

Trace the circulation of blood through the head and neck and identify the arteries and veins relevant to service safety

Describe the structure and growth cycles of hair and the layers of the skin, and connect each to a specific barbering service decision

List the recognizable skin and scalp disorders and state, for each, whether a barber may serve the client

Diagnose scalp and hair conditions from written case descriptions and select the correct service response

Explain the practical effects of hair texture, density, porosity, and growth pattern on cutting decisions

Perform two full styling finishes (blow-dry and product-based) and identify the anatomy or physiology reasoning behind the technique

Re-take your weakest self-scored rubric from weeks 2 through 4 and raise the score

Complete five timed mixed-domain practice sets of 25 questions each and log every missed item with a corrected explanation

Re-drill every missed item from weeks 1 through 7 until each is answered correctly twice in a row

Rehearse the full sanitation and shaving sequences out loud as if explaining them to an examiner

Review your Oregon rules summary sheet and confirm each item still matches the current published rule text