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Virginia Barber License Examination (NIC Barber 1 Theory and Practical)
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Virginia Law and the NIC Exam Format
Study 18VAC41-20 entry rules, fees, renewal and reinstatement, shop licenses, display rules, sanitation standards and grounds for discipline, which supply the 10 Virginia law questions, plus the NIC Barber 1 theory and practical formats.
Infection Control & Decontamination
Master the 18VAC41-20-270 rules: 10-minute immersion in EPA-registered bactericidal, virucidal and fungicidal disinfectant, clipper-blade disinfection, single-use items, sterile styptics, the blood spill kit and double-bagging.
Anatomy, Body Systems, Skin, Hair and Scalp Science
Learn the bones, muscles and nerves of the head, neck and shoulders, the nervous, circulatory, endocrine and integumentary systems, skin layers and lesions, hair growth phases, hair loss, and contagious scalp disorders.
Barber Implements, Haircutting & Shaving
Study clipper and shear technique, tapers and fades, outlining and the straight-razor neck shave, the 14 shaving areas and four razor strokes, facials, and the shave strokes the NIC Barber 1 practical calls for.
Practical Exam Rehearsal
Rehearse the five NIC Barber 1 practical sections under time: setup with disinfectant wipes, a 40-minute tapered cut with a straight-razor neck shave, the shave strokes in areas 1, 2, 3, 11, 13 and 14, and the blood exposure procedure.
Barbershop Operations & Business Ethics
Review Virginia shop licensing and responsible management, booth rental versus employee status, self-employment tax and tip reporting, liability insurance and ADA accessibility for barbershops.
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What You'll Study
10 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Chapter 1: The Virginia Barber Exams, Licensing and Board Regulations
5 sections
Chapter 2: Infection Control, Microbiology and Decontamination
4 sections
Chapter 3: Blood Exposure, Chemical Safety and Shop Safety
3 sections
Chapter 4: Anatomy of the Head, Neck and Shoulders; Hair and Scalp Science
5 sections
Chapter 5: Body Systems, Skin Science, Product Chemistry and Electricity
5 sections
Chapter 6: Barbering Tools, Implements and Maintenance
3 sections
Chapter 7: Haircutting, Outlining and Head Shaving
5 sections
Chapter 8: Shampoo and Scalp Care, Hair Styling and Hair Enhancements
3 sections
Chapter 9: Shaving, Facial Hair Design and Facials
5 sections
Chapter 10: Barbershop Business, Ethics and Risk Management (Supplementary)
4 sections
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VA Barber Exam Details
Virginia Barber License Examination (NIC Barber 1 Theory and Practical)
Administered by Virginia Board for Barbers and Cosmetology
Exam Content Breakdown
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What's Next After the VA Barber?
After passing the VA Barber, you can pursue these career paths
Licensed Barber
Provide professional haircutting, facial shaving, beard trimming, and scalp treatments in licensed Virginia barbershops and styling salons.
Virginia Master Barber
Complete the 250-hour master barber program (or a 1,000-hour dual barber/master barber program) and pass the NIC Barber Styling exams to add waving, bleaching, relaxing and straightening, wig and hairpiece work, and scalp waxing.
Barbershop Owner/Manager
Obtain a Virginia shop license ($220) for your firm, disclose its responsible management, keep the shop compliant with 18VAC41-20-270, and display every license in plain view.
Barber Instructor
Earn a Virginia instructor certificate by passing the instructor exam or a post-secondary course in teaching techniques, then teach in a licensed Virginia barber school (18VAC41-20-100).
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