barber history
What is a tonsure?
a shaved patch on the head
What is an MSDS?
Material Safety Data Sheets
What style of comb is generally used for haircutting?
all purpose comb
What is the difference between sebaceous glands and sudoriferous glands?
sebaceous glands are oil glands
sudoriferous are sweat glands
What is a taper?
haircuts in which there is an even blendfrom very short at the hairline to longer lengthes as you move up the neck.
What is he origin of the word barber?
the word barber is derived from the Latin word Barba meaning beard
What is the highest form of disinfection?
sterilization
What is the difference between German and French shears?
German does not have a tang and French has a tang
3 layers of the hair shaft
cuticle cortex and medulla
What were the duties of the barber-surgeons?
cut hair, shaved and performed bloodletting and dentistry.
What is a contagious disease?
communicable disease that spreads from one person to another
What are thinning and blending shears used for?
Used for blending hair ends and removing bulk or weight
3 types of side bonds
salt hydrogen and disulfide
What reference point help guide your fade range?
parietal ridge
Which state was the first to pass a barbers license law, and in what year was it passed?
Minnesota, 1897
What does sanitize mean?
to clean with soap and water
What are the 3 types of clipper motor?
Rotary, pivot and magnetic
what are the 3 steps in the hair growth cycle
anagen catagen and telogen
what are the 2 types of guidelines?
stationary and traveling
What is the primary function of the state barber boards?
the state boards are primarily concerned with the protection of the healthy, safety and welfare of the public
What is the bacteria that causes tuberculosis?
Bacilli
Name 2 types of straight razors?
conventional and changeable blade
What is vitiligo?
hypopigmented spots and splotches on the skin
What is overdirection?
combing a section away from its natural falling position