Standard Professional Barbering:
Chapter 11 Questions and Answers |
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What happens if you use a disinfectant that isn’t approved for barbershop use?
✔✔ It may not effectively kill harmful germs, putting clients at risk.
How can you ensure your razor remains free of contaminants between uses?
✔✔ Clean the razor after each use, then store it in a dry, sanitized case.
Why is using disposable gloves not just a good idea but a necessity?
✔✔ They provide a protective barrier between you and potential contaminants, ensuring a safe
experience.
What’s the best way to disinfect the handle of your clipper?
✔✔ Wipe it with a disinfecting wipe or cloth after each use to remove oils, hair, and bacteria.
How can you tell if a disinfectant has expired?
✔✔ Check the expiration date on the bottle or package; expired products lose effectiveness.
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, What’s a creative way to keep your tools sharp without going to a professional sharpener?
✔✔ Regularly clean your tools, carefully sharpen with a honing stone, and oil them to keep them
in good shape.
What’s the most effective way to handle hair clippings after a cut?
✔✔ Sweep them up immediately, and dispose of them in a sealed trash bag to avoid spreading
germs.
Why should you always use a neck strip for every client, even regulars?
✔✔ It provides an extra layer of hygiene by preventing direct contact between the client’s skin
and your cape.
If a tool falls on the floor during a haircut, what should you do?
✔✔ Pick it up carefully, disinfect it before continuing, and make sure the client is still
comfortable.
What’s one essential step when sanitizing tools between clients that’s often overlooked?
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Chapter 11 Questions and Answers |
Latest Version | 2024/2025 | Rated A+
What happens if you use a disinfectant that isn’t approved for barbershop use?
✔✔ It may not effectively kill harmful germs, putting clients at risk.
How can you ensure your razor remains free of contaminants between uses?
✔✔ Clean the razor after each use, then store it in a dry, sanitized case.
Why is using disposable gloves not just a good idea but a necessity?
✔✔ They provide a protective barrier between you and potential contaminants, ensuring a safe
experience.
What’s the best way to disinfect the handle of your clipper?
✔✔ Wipe it with a disinfecting wipe or cloth after each use to remove oils, hair, and bacteria.
How can you tell if a disinfectant has expired?
✔✔ Check the expiration date on the bottle or package; expired products lose effectiveness.
1
, What’s a creative way to keep your tools sharp without going to a professional sharpener?
✔✔ Regularly clean your tools, carefully sharpen with a honing stone, and oil them to keep them
in good shape.
What’s the most effective way to handle hair clippings after a cut?
✔✔ Sweep them up immediately, and dispose of them in a sealed trash bag to avoid spreading
germs.
Why should you always use a neck strip for every client, even regulars?
✔✔ It provides an extra layer of hygiene by preventing direct contact between the client’s skin
and your cape.
If a tool falls on the floor during a haircut, what should you do?
✔✔ Pick it up carefully, disinfect it before continuing, and make sure the client is still
comfortable.
What’s one essential step when sanitizing tools between clients that’s often overlooked?
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