Cutting facial hair

Question 1

Explain the importance of using the correct type of barber chair.

Answer 1

Client comfort. Support client’s head. Avoid injury. Easy positioning of client for barber. Prevents barber fatigue.

Question 2

Explain why client’s must be gowned properly.

Answer 2

To protect from hair clippings. Client comfort.

Question 3

Explain why tools must be in easy reach for the barber.

Answer 3

To prevent injury caused by stretching over the client. For service to be completed efficiently. Avoids accidents (dropping tools).

Question 4

Why does a client’s face shape need to be considered prior to cutting facial hair?

Answer 4

The style and length of the beard/moustache will be influenced by the face shape.

Question 5

What is the average growth rate of facial hair?

Answer 5

1.25 cm (1/2 inch)

Question 6

What can be an effect of continually cutting facial hair too close to the skin?

Answer 6

Skin can become irritated and inflamed.
Can cause ingrowing hairs.
Keloids may form

Question 7

Explain how you would maintain clippers and trimmers.

Answer 7

Remove excess hair. Sterilise after every use. Visually check casing/plug/flex.

Question 8

Explain how you would maintain clipper attachments.

Answer 8

Remove excess hair. Sterilise after use.

Question 9

What length of hair is left with No 1 clipper attachment?

Answer 9

3mm

Question 10

What length of hair is left with No 4 clipper attachment/

Answer 10

13mm

Question 11

Why is it important to cross check your facial hair cut?

Answer 11

To ensure balance and accuracy.