Milady's Standard Professional Barbering Chapter Review Question Study Guide

1. What is the origin of the word barber? The word barber is derived from the latin word barba, meaning beard 2. What is the name of the Egyptian barber commemorated with a sculpture? Meryma’at 3. Which country is credited with being the first to cultivate beauty in an extravagant fashion? The egyptian Culture 4. Name the person credited with bringing barbering and shaving to Rome. Ticinius Mena 5. Explain the duties of Egyptian barbers associated with the priests of that culture. Every third day, Meryma’at would shave the priests’ entire bodies to ensure their purity before entering the temple. 6. List the human characteristics sometimes associated with the wearing of a beard. In early times, most groups considered the beard to be a sign of wisdom, strength, or manhood. In some cultures, the beard was a sacred symbol. In rome a young man’s first shave on his 22nd birthday constituted a rite of passage from boyhood to manhood and was celebrated with great festivity. 7....

What ability is one of the most important keys to your success as a student? Good study skills. Identify an information-processing method that can be used to enhance short-term memory. Repetition improves short-term memory. Identify an information-processing method that can be used to enhance long-term memory. You can use Organization to process new information for both short-term and long-term memory use. Create a mind-map for this chapter. *see figure 1-1 What are the four steps of the writing process? Planning. Drafting. Revising. Editing. What is your preferred learning style? *you choose (Interactive, Reader/Listener, Systematic, Intuitive) Design a form or template for note taking based on your preferred learning style. Interactive - Apply personal meaning to the topic. Reader/Listener - Analyze the concepts during study time for greater clarity and understanding as to why the facts are what they are Barber Tools https://www.amazon.com/shop/reggie_w...

Define professional image. What personal elements does a professional image consist of? The impression that you project as a person engaged in the profession of barbering. Define life skills. List five skills that you would like to enhance for your own professional growth. The tools and guidelines that prepare you for living as a mature adult in a challenging and often complicated world. Genuine concern and caring for other people. The ability to adapt to different situations. The development and achievement of goals. Persistence and a “can-do” attitude. Follow-through in the completion of jobs, tasks, and commitments. The development and use of common sense. The establishment of positive and healthy relationships. Approaching everything with a strong sense of responsibility and a positive attitude. Feeling good about yourself. Being cooperative. Being organized. Maintaining a sense of humor. Being patient with yourself and others. Being honest and tr...

What are bacteria? Bacteria are one-celled (unicellular) microorganisms that exist almost everywhere: on the skin; in water, air, and decayed matter; and in bodily secretions. Name and describe the two main types of bacteria. Nonpathogenic bacteria make up the majority of bacteria.  Pathogenic bacteria, although in the minority, are harmful and can cause considerable damage by invading plant or human tissues. Name and describe three forms of pathogenic bacteria.  Cocci are round shaped organisms that appear singly or in the following groups (Staphylococci, Streptococci, and Diplococci) Bacilli are short, rod-shaped organisms. They are the most common bacteria Spirilla are curved or corkscrew-shaped organisms.  How do bacteria move about? Different bacteria move in different ways. Cocci rarely show active motility (self-movement). They may be transmitted in the air, in dust, or within the substance in which they settle. Bacilli and spirilla are both mot...

Identify the two ways in which infectious materials may be transmitted in the barbershop. Transmission can occur through the use of contaminated combs, clippers, razors, shears, or other tools and implements. . Why is it important to maintain an MSDS notebook in the school or barbershop? MSDS provides vital information about each product, ranging from ingredient content and associated hazards to combustion levels and storage requirements. List three federal agencies that help regulate infection control and safe work practices in the barbershop. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Define decontamination. List and explain the three levels of decontamination. List the three steps of decontamination and identify the two steps most often used in barbering. The removal of pathogens and other substances from tools or surfaces is called decontamination. The three levels of decontamina...

List the principal tools and implements used in barbering. The principal “tools of the trade” are combs, brushes, shears, clippers, trimmers, and razors. What style of comb is generally used for haircutting? The all-purpose comb Name three services in which tapering combs may be used. Trimming mustaches, tapering necklines, and blending around the ear areas. Identify the parts of haircutting shears. Moving point Moving blade Pivot Screw Finger grip Finger brace Shank Thumb grip Still blade Still point Cutting edges What is the difference between German and French shears? The french style has a brace for the little finger, and the German type does not include the finger rest. How are the lengths of shears usually measured? Which sizes are used often? Shears are measured in inches and half inches. There are two common methods used to measure the size of shears: from tip to the end of the longest finger grip (Japanese method) or from the ...