California State Board Certification Requirements

Laws & Regulations (Barbering & Cosmetology Act, Board rules & regulations)

Hair Styling (Theory and composition of all hair types; hair analysis, shampooing, skin and hair disorders/diseases, various types of scalp manipulations; finger waving, pin curling, comb outs, straightening, waving, blow drying and hair styling)

Hair Cutting (use of scissors , razor shaper, electrical clippers, trimmers, thinning shears haircutting tools & haircutting techniques)

Shaves (rest facials, facial manipulations, steaming, skin types, creams and chemicals for the skin and safety anatomy, skin types, razor techniques and safety; the study of anatomy and composition, massage techniques)

Health & Safety (training in chemical and health in establishments, material safety data sheets, protection from hazardous chemicals and preventing chemical injuries, health and safety laws, and agencies, ergonomics, communicable diseases)

Disinfection & Sanitation (procedures to protect the health and safety of the consumer as well as the technician; all necessary functions for disinfecting instruments and equipment as specified in Section 979 and 980; disinfection is emphasized throughout the entire training period and must be performed before use of all instruments and equipment)

Bacteriology, Anatomy, and Physiology (human anatomy and physiology)

Sales Techniques (product knowledge, application, client suitability, salesmanship; career and employment information specific to barbering; compensation packages and payroll deductions, licensing requirements and regulations and fundamental of business management)

Additional Training (professional ethics, effective communication, human relations)