History of Barbering
What ancient civilization is credited with starting the barbering profession?
Egypt
What tool is primarily used to cut hair to the scalp?
Clippers
What is the part of the hair located below the scalp?
The hair root
What angle should a straight razor be held for a smooth shave?
30°
What should be done to tools after each use?
They should be disinfected
What does the red white and blue in The Barber pole represent?
Blood, bandages , and veins
Which tool is best for creating texture and layering?
Shears
Name the structure that produces hair
Hair follicle
What is the purpose of using hot towels before a shave?
To soften the beard and open the pores
What is the purpose of a Barber side solution?
To kill germs and bacteria on tools
In which century did barber surgeons separate from medicine to focus solely on barbering?
18th century
What does a barber use to straighten a razor blade?
A Strop
What is dandruff scientifically known as?
Seborrheic dermatitis
What shaving method requires moving the razor against the grain
The second pass or close shave
What type of razor is considered single use only?
A disposable blade razor
Who is known as the “Father of Barbering” in America?
A. B. Moler
Name the tool used to trim and shape a beard?
Trimmer
What is the natural color pigment found in hair?
Melanin
What is the name of the shaving method where the skin is held tight with the non-shaving hand?
Stretching
What should be worn to protect against blood-borne pathogens?
Latex gloves
What tool did Barbers originally use for surgery and dental work?
The straight razor
What is a razor fade?
A fate that’s cut with a straight razor to achieve an extremely close cut
What is the term for abnormal hair loss?
Alopecia
What type of shave removes all visible hair on the face?
A full head shave
What is the standard term for cleaning products that kill bacteria?
What are disinfectant?