Free OR Barber Exam Prep
Oregon Barbering Examination (HLO)
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Prepare for the separate Oregon Laws & Rules exam
Study OAR chapter 817 facility standards, definitions, licensing and certification requirements, and practice standards for the 90-question Oregon Laws and Rules examination required alongside the barbering exam.
Master sanitation, disinfection, and infection control
Drill disinfection of shears and razors, bacteriology, and the OSHA, FDA, EPA, and CDC standards tested in the Safety and Infection Control and Microbiology domains.
Review barbering theory: cutting, shaving, and hair science
Work through haircutting, straight-razor shaving, facial hair design, histology of the hair, scalp and skin, and product chemistry — Barbering Services and Anatomy and Physiology together are 67% of the exam.
Complete timed full-length Oregon barber practice exams
Take 100-question timed practice exams spanning anatomy, barbering services, implements, chemistry, and infection control to find weak areas before your 90-minute Oregon exam.
Can You Take the OR Barber Exam?
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Free OR Barber Prep Tools
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What You'll Study
21 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Introduction & Oregon Barber Exam Overview
3 sections
Hair Structure, Trichology & Growth
3 sections
Hair Loss, Hair Disorders & Scalp Disorders
3 sections
Skin Histology
3 sections
Anatomy of the Head and Face
3 sections
Microbiology for Oregon Barbers
2 sections
Client Consultation, Analysis & Treatments
3 sections
Hair Care & Skin Care Procedures
2 sections
Design Elements
3 sections
Cutting and Styling Procedures
4 sections
Shaving Procedures
3 sections
Implements, Tools and Equipment
3 sections
Product Knowledge and Chemistry
3 sections
Safety, Infection Control & Federal Standards
2 sections
Oregon Definitions & Scope of Barbering
4 sections
Facility Licensure & Physical Standards
3 sections
Infection Control in the Oregon Shop
4 sections
Shop Hygiene, Equipment & Client Protection
3 sections
Practice Standards & Business Authorizations
3 sections
Examinations, Licensing & Renewal
3 sections
Chemicals, Storage & Civil Penalties
3 sections
OR Barber-Specific Topics Covered
OR Barber Exam Details
Oregon Barbering Examination (HLO)
Administered by Oregon Health Licensing Office, Board of Cosmetology
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official Oregon Health Licensing Office, Board of Cosmetology content outline
What's Included
21 Chapters
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What's Next After the OR Barber?
After passing the OR Barber, you can pursue these career paths
Licensed Barber
Work in Oregon barbershops cutting hair, shaving, and providing facial-hair services under your Health Licensing Office barbering certificate.
Barbershop Owner
Open and operate your own Oregon barbershop under a Health Licensing Office facility license, managing staff, sanitation compliance, and shop business.
Multi-Field Practitioner
Add hair design, esthetics, or nail technology to your certificate by passing that field's written exam; barbering certificate holders may also practice natural hair care.
Freelance & Independent Contractor
Register with the Health Licensing Office as a freelance practitioner or independent contractor to rent a chair or work across Oregon locations.
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