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- Disinfection
- Disinfection is the process that destroys most pathogenic microorganisms on nonporous surfaces and implements, but it does not reliably destroy bacterial spores.
- Sterilization
- Sterilization destroys all microorganisms, including bacterial spores, on an object; it is required for items that penetrate skin or contact blood.
- EPA-registered disinfectant
- An EPA-registered disinfectant is a chemical product approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for specified kill claims and must be used according to its label.
- Contact time
- Contact time is the period an implement must remain fully immersed in disinfectant, as stated on the product label, to achieve the labeled kill claims.
- Single-use items
- Single-use items are porous or sharp objects such as razors, blades, cotton, and wooden sticks that cannot be safely cleaned and disinfected for reuse.
- Blood spill
- For a blood spill, stop the service, wear gloves, absorb the spill, clean the area, and disinfect with an EPA-registered tuberculocidal disinfectant following label directions.
- Hand washing
- Hand washing with soap and warm water removes soil and transient microorganisms; alcohol-based hand sanitizer is not a substitute when hands are visibly soiled.
- Contagious condition
- A contagious condition such as impetigo, ringworm, lice, or scabies requires refusing service and referring the client for medical evaluation to prevent transmission.
- Zero-degree elevation
- Zero-degree elevation means cutting hair with no lift from the head, producing a blunt, one-length line.
- 45-degree elevation
- Forty-five-degree elevation means lifting hair away from the head at a 45-degree angle, producing graduated or stacked layers.
- 90-degree elevation
- Ninety-degree elevation means holding hair perpendicular to the head, producing uniform layers with equal length throughout the section.
- Stationary guide
- A stationary guide is a subsection of hair that remains in place while all other hair is cut to its length, creating uniform length.
- Traveling guide
- A traveling guide is a moving subsection of hair that is cut and then used as the reference for the next subsection, creating increasing length.
- Clipper-over-comb
- Clipper-over-comb is a technique in which clippers cut hair held between the comb teeth and the scalp, used for close tapering and blending.
- Shaving lather
- Shaving lather lubricates the skin, softens the beard by holding moisture, and helps the razor glide while reducing friction and irritation.
- Razor angle
- A straight razor is held at approximately a 30-degree angle to the skin, with light pressure and short strokes to reduce nicks.
- With the grain
- Shaving with the grain means moving the razor in the direction of hair growth; it reduces irritation but may leave a less close shave.
- Pseudofolliculitis barbae
- Pseudofolliculitis barbae is razor bump inflammation common in tightly curled hair; shaving against the grain increases the risk of ingrown hairs.
- Styptic
- A styptic is an astringent preparation such as alum that stops minor bleeding from shaving nicks by constricting blood vessels.
- Hair pH
- Normal hair and scalp have a mildly acidic pH near 4.5 to 5.5, which helps maintain the cuticle and scalp barrier.
- Surfactant
- A surfactant is a cleansing agent with molecules that attract both water and oil, allowing shampoo to lift sebum and debris from hair and scalp.
- Conditioner
- Conditioner deposits conditioning agents and lowers pH, smoothing the cuticle, reducing tangling, and improving combability after shampooing.
- Scalp massage contraindication
- Scalp massage is contraindicated with open lesions, recent scalp surgery, active infection, or uncontrolled hypertension because it may worsen the condition.
- Tinea capitis
- Tinea capitis is a contagious fungal infection of the scalp that causes scaling and hair loss; barbers should not treat it and should refer the client.
- Protein treatment
- A protein treatment adds hydrolyzed proteins to temporarily strengthen damaged hair; excess protein can make hair stiff and brittle.
- Virginia Board for Barbers and Cosmetology
- The Virginia Board for Barbers and Cosmetology regulates barbers, cosmetologists, nail technicians, estheticians, and related shops under the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation.
- Barber license required
- Virginia law requires a valid barber license to perform barbering for compensation; practicing without one is unlawful.
- License display
- A Virginia barber license must be conspicuously displayed at the workplace so clients and inspectors can verify current licensure.
- Barbershop license
- A Virginia barbershop must hold a current shop license issued by the Board in addition to each barber holding an individual license.
- Inspection authority
- Virginia Board inspectors may enter licensed barbershops during business hours to inspect sanitation, equipment, and records for compliance with Board regulations.
- Unlicensed practice
- Unlicensed practice includes performing barbering without a license or allowing an unlicensed person to provide services in a licensed shop.
- Barbering scope
- Virginia barbering includes haircutting, styling, shaving, beard and mustache trimming, shampooing, and scalp treatments within the licensed scope.