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- EPA-registered hospital disinfectant
- A disinfectant labeled for hospital use and effective against bacteria, viruses, fungi, and tuberculosis; reusable barber implements are immersed in it for the label contact time after each patron.
- Wet sanitizer
- A covered container holding a properly diluted disinfectant solution; combs and shears soak in it between patrons and the solution is changed when soiled or daily.
- Single-use implements
- Porous or difficult-to-clean items such as emery boards, pumice stones, and foam wedges; they cannot be disinfected reliably and must be discarded after one patron.
- Neck strip
- A disposable strip placed between the cape and the patron’s neck; it prevents hair and product from contacting skin and is discarded after each service.
- Sharps container
- A puncture-resistant, labeled container for used razor blades, needles, and broken glass; it keeps contaminated sharps out of ordinary trash and laundry.
- Cross-contamination
- Transfer of microorganisms from a soiled tool, hand, or surface to a clean tool or patron; separate clean and dirty storage and handwashing prevent it.
- Blood spill procedure
- Stop the service, put on gloves, remove visible material with a disposable towel, disinfect the area with an EPA-registered product, and discard contaminated single-use items.
- Stationary guide
- A section of hair cut first and used as the fixed length reference for all remaining sections; it keeps the final outline even and controlled.
- Traveling guide
- A guide that moves as each section is cut, with each new section serving as the reference for the next; it creates graduated or layered shapes.
- Elevation
- The angle at which hair is held away from the head before cutting; 0° gives a blunt line, 45°–90° gives graduation, and 180° gives long layers.
- Cross-checking
- Cutting across the previously cut sections at a different angle to verify length and balance; it reveals missed strands and uneven guide lines.
- Shear-over-comb
- A cutting technique in which shears cut hair held against the comb; the comb controls length and the method blends short perimeters into longer lengths.
- Cowlick
- A growth pattern where hair stands away from the scalp or swirls in a different direction; cut it longer and work with the pattern to avoid a gap.
- Shaving angle
- The angle between the straight razor blade and the skin, ideally about 30 degrees; a lower angle reduces irritation and a higher angle increases nick risk.
- Hot towel prep
- A warm, damp towel applied to the beard area for one to two minutes; heat and moisture soften hair and relax skin before lather and shaving.
- With the grain
- Shaving in the direction of hair growth; it is the least irritating pass and is performed before any optional against-the-grain pass.
- Styptic
- A pencil or powder containing astringent ingredients used to stop minor bleeding from a shaving nick; it is applied after cleansing the area.
- Beard neckline
- The lower boundary of a beard, set just above the Adam’s apple and following a natural curve; placing it on the neck crease looks uneven when the head moves.
- Skin stretching
- Using the free hand to pull skin taut ahead of the razor; it lifts hair for a closer cut and reduces the chance of nicks and razor burn.
- Patch test
- A small amount of hair color or chemical applied to skin 24–48 hours before the service to check for an allergic reaction; a positive result cancels the service.
- Strand test
- A test on a small section of hair to predict how a color or relaxer will process; it determines timing and whether the desired result is achievable.
- Developer volume
- The strength of hydrogen peroxide in hair color; 10 volume deposits, 20 volume lifts one to two levels, 30 volume lifts two to three, and 40 volume lifts three to four.
- Relaxer neutralizer
- An acidic shampoo or solution applied after a relaxer to stop chemical processing and restore the hair’s normal pH; thorough rinsing precedes it.
- Scalp analysis
- Examining the scalp for sores, redness, flakes, or irritation before a chemical service; open lesions are a contraindication to color, relaxers, and strong treatments.
- Hot oil treatment
- A warmed oil product applied to the scalp and hair, massaged in, and processed according to the manufacturer; it adds shine and softness and is rinsed thoroughly.
- Pennsylvania barber license
- A credential issued by the State Board of Barber Examiners after 1,250 hours of approved training and a passing examination; it must be current to practice barbering.
- Shop license
- A license issued to a barber shop after inspection; barbers may legally practice only in a shop that holds a current license.
- Board inspection
- An examination of a licensed shop by the State Board of Barber Examiners during business hours; inspectors check sanitation, licenses, equipment, and records.
- License display
- The requirement to keep the current barber license visible at the workstation and the shop license displayed in the shop; both must be available for inspection.
- Biennial renewal
- Pennsylvania barber and shop licenses renew every two years; practicing after the expiration date is unlicensed practice and subject to discipline.
- Unlicensed practice
- Performing barbering without a valid license or allowing an unlicensed person to perform services in a licensed shop; it is a violation subject to fines and license action.
- Change of ownership
- A transfer of a shop to a new owner; the new owner must notify the Board and obtain a new shop license before operating.