BARB 1040 Syllabus

Subject Code

BARB

Course Number

1040

Course Title

Shaving

Prerequisites

Program admission

Corequisites

BARB 1000

Terms Offered

Credit Hours

Course Description

Introduces the theory and skills necessary to prepare and shave a patron. Simulated shaving procedures will precede practice on live models. Topics include patron preparation, beard preparation, shaving techniques, once-over shave techniques, and safety precautions.

Course Outcomes

Patron Preparation

• Conduct patron preparation and setup for a shave.
• Perform proper seating procedures, to include locking the chair.
• Confer with customer to obtain desired styles.
• Perform proper draping procedures.

Beard Preparation

• Perform proper beard and skin analysis.
• Demonstrate lathering of patron's beard.
• Demonstrate steaming of patron's beard.
• Demonstrate relathering of patron's beard.

Shaving Techniques

• Conduct patron preparation and setup for a shave.
• Properly lather the beard.
• Properly steam the beard.
• Properly relather the beard.
• Identify the standard positions and strokes for razor handling.
• Identify the 14 shaving areas of the face.
• Perform a proper shaving of the patron's face by following the 14 shaving areas.
• Perform the final cleansing of face and neck.

Once-over Shave Techniques

• Identify the four shaving positions and strokes.
• Identify beard growth patterns.
• Demonstrate proper barber positions.

Safety Precautions

• Identify antiseptics for minor cuts.
• Identify techniques to avoid cuts.
• Apply lather to avoid contact with eyes, nose, mouth, and ears.
• Identify and discuss direct contact health concerns.
• Identify and discuss airborne health concerns.