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Scientific Concepts: National Barber Styling Theory Examination topic guide

Scientific Concepts carries 35% of the National Barber Styling Theory Examination blueprint used in this course, the second-largest of its 4 weighted areas. It spans 16 concepts. The course teaches it in 2 study units: Infection Control & Bloodborne and Anatomy & Chemistry.

What Scientific Concepts covers

  • What is the difference between cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing? — CDC infection prevention & control guidance
  • What level of decontamination is standard in a barbershop, and which tool sterilizes? — U.S. EPA registered antimicrobial products
  • Which bloodborne pathogens are the main concern from razor cuts? — OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1030
  • Can a razor blade be reused on another client? — OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1030
  • How are used razor blades and other sharps disposed of? — OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1030
  • What must you do if you nick a client and draw blood? — OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1030
  • Which agency registers disinfectants and which protects workers from bloodborne pathogens? — OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1030
  • How do you use a disinfectant correctly on implements? — U.S. EPA registered antimicrobial products
  • What is the difference between a disorder you can service and a disease you must refer? — Milady Standard Barbering, 7th ed
  • Name the three layers of the hair shaft from outside in. — Milady Standard Barbering, 7th ed
  • Name the three main layers of the skin from outside in. — Milady Standard Barbering, 7th ed
  • What does the pH scale measure and what is neutral? — Milady Standard Barbering, 7th ed
  • What is the natural pH of hair and skin? — Milady Standard Barbering, 7th ed
  • Which cranial nerve is the chief sensory nerve of the face, and which moves the facial muscles? — Milady Standard Barbering, 7th ed
  • Which muscle closes the jaw for chewing? — Milady Standard Barbering, 7th ed
  • What does the pH difference between acidic and alkaline products mean for the cuticle? — Milady Standard Barbering, 7th ed

How Scientific Concepts connects to other areas

Official references for Scientific Concepts

In the app this area comes with 16 memory cards and 17 module-quiz questions in the full course.

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