Barber History
What is the origin of the word barber?
The word barber comes from the Latin word barba.
What is the technical term for dandruff?
Pityriasis
What is pediculosis capitis?
The infection of the hair and scalp with head lice.
What is an SDS? Where can they be obtained?
A SDS is a safety data sheet and they can be obtained from the chemical manufacture.
If you accidentally cut a client, what should you do first?
stop service immediately.
What is a tonsure?
A shaved patch on the head.
What are the two FDA approved treatments for hair loss?
Minoxidil and finasteride.
What’s the normal amount of hair to lose every day?
75-100 hairs per day.
What is complete immersion?
Fully submerging an item in a disinfectant solution.
What are tuberculocidal disinfectants often referred to as?
phenolics.
The symbol of the barber pole is thought to have evolved from what technical procedure performed by the barber surgeons?
Bloodletting.
What shampoos help control dandruf?
Antifungal shampoos.
How are hydrogen bonds broken?
Hydrogen bonds are broken when hair gets wet
What is a barber responsibility?
One of the barber’s responsibility’s is to be aware of changes to rules and regulations.
What disease breaks down the body's immune system?
AIDS.
Barbering was available to the general population during the lifetime of
Moses
What type of hair is the long, coarse hair found on the scalp, legs, and arms?
Terminal hair
How long can head lice live away from the human body?
48 hours
What clients should you assist in and out of hydraulic and shampoo chairs?
The elderly.
Who should be instructed in fire extinguisher use?
All employees.
Where did barber surgeons form their first organization in 1096?
France
Why is the study of properties and disorders of the hair and scalp important to barbers.
The study of properties and disorders of the hair and scalp is important for barbers because it helps them understand how to care for different hair types and address specific scalp issues. It also helps barbers recommend suitable products to their clients.
What is Hypertrichosis?
Hypertrichosis is abnormal hair growth.
Disinfectants must be registered with the
EPA
What should you wear when pouring or mixing products?
Goggles.