SC Barber study plan
SC Barber · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 7 hours per week
Sanitation, Sterilization, and Infection Control
Define and contrast sanitizing, disinfection, and sterilization, and state which one applies to each category of barber implement
Classify at least 15 common barber implements as porous/non-porous or as single-use, and select the correct processing method for each
List the required contact times and mixing ratios for the two disinfectant types used in your program's dispensary
Demonstrate the four-step sequence for handling a blood or body-fluid exposure, including which items must be discarded rather than disinfected
Write out the handwashing steps and the situations in which handwashing is mandatory before client contact
Your checkpoint
A one-page implement-processing chart covering 15 tools plus a 20-question self-quiz scored at 80% or higher
Sanitation, Sterilization, and Infection Control & Anatomy, Physiology, and South Carolina Barber Law and Regulations
Recite South Carolina Board of Barber Examiners rules on shop sanitation, inspections, and closure authority without notes
Match each violation category (sanitation, licensure, recordkeeping) to its stated consequence in the SC statutes
Explain the requirements for obtaining and renewing a barber license in South Carolina, including hour and fee thresholds
Diagram the chain of infection and identify at least three points where a barber interrupts it during a service
Differentiate a bloodborne pathogen exposure from a contact-transmitted infection and select the correct control measure for each
Your checkpoint
A one-page South Carolina law and sanitation fact sheet containing 25 verified facts, self-tested orally with no more than 3 errors
Anatomy, Physiology, and South Carolina Barber Law and Regulations
Label the bones of the skull, face, and neck that a barber must avoid or work around
Identify the muscles of the face, jaw, and neck and state the action of each
Trace the facial and neck circulation and name the arteries a barber must protect during shaving and massage
Name the cranial nerves that supply facial sensation and motor control, and describe what a nick on each side would affect
Describe the layers of the skin and the location of the hair follicle, sebaceous gland, and arrector pili muscle
Your checkpoint
A hand-drawn, fully labeled diagram of the skull, facial muscles, and facial circulation reproduced from memory, checked against the textbook
Chemical Services and Scalp/Hair Treatments & Anatomy, Physiology, and South Carolina Barber Law and Regulations
Distinguish the hair and scalp conditions that permit a chemical service from those that require referral or refusal
Explain the pH scale and place shampoos, relaxers, and color products correctly on it
Sequence a virgin relaxer application and a relaxer retouch, stating the purpose of each step
Differentiate sodium hydroxide and no-lye (guanidine) relaxers, including the neutralization requirement for each
Identify the signs of chemical burn and chemical damage and state the required response
Your checkpoint
A written chemical-service decision tree that routes 10 case scenarios to proceed, patch test, or refuse
Milestones
Week 2: Score 80% or higher on a 25-question sanitation and SC law quiz covering Domains 1 and 5
Week 4: Score 75% or higher on a mixed 30-question quiz weighted toward sanitation, SC law, and chemical services, and be able to route 10 chemical case scenarios correctly
Week 6: Complete a hands-on demonstration of a full shave and beard trim sequence with correct skin tension, stroke direction, and two documented contraindication checks
Week 8: Score 85% or higher on a timed 100-question mock exam across all five domains, with no single domain below 70%