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NATIONAL BARBER 1 NO-CHEMICAL PRACTICAL EXAMINATION CANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETIN (CIB) EXAMINATION CONTENT AND IMPORTANT ADMINISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS Please visit yur fficial examinatin prvider website OR www.nictesting.rg, fr the mst current bulletin prir t testing. Natinal Barber Styling Practical Examinatin is the licensure examinatin fr Barber 1 N-Chemical, which is develped by the Natinal-Interstate Cuncil f State Bards f Csmetlgy (NIC). This bulletin cntains IMPORTANT INFORMATION regarding the NIC Natinal Barber 1 N-Chemical Practical Examinatin cntent and administratin fr Barber 1 N-Chemical cre services and additinal sectins. Fr each NIC Natinal Practical Examinatin, there are multiple parts t every Candidate Infrmatin Bulletin (CIB) stred as separate dcuments: Imprtant Instructins and Examinatin Cre Dmain Cntent This dcument prvides infrmatin and guidelines related t administratin f the Practical examinatin and infrmatin abut the scpe f cntent cvered in the cre sectins f the Practical examinatin. Additinal Services These individual dcuments prvide infrmatin abut additinal sectins ffered by NIC fr examinatin. Check with yur State regulatry agency r examinatin administratin vendr t determine which f these sectins yur State requires as part f their Practical examinatin. References This dcument prvides a list f references used t develp and supprt the cntent cvered in NIC examinatins. The references will always be the same fr bth Thery and Practical examinatins. BE CERTAIN TO DOWNLOAD AND/OR PRINT AND REVIEW ALL DOCUMENTS THAT MAKE UP THE NIC EXAMINATION CIB. PLEASE REVIEW ALL INFORMATION CAREFULLY! IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS D nt leave the examinatin area withut permissin. Permissin must be btained t leave the examinatin area fr any reasn, including restrm usage r at the cmpletin f the examinatin. Picture ID is required fr re-entry int the examinatin. Candidates are required t bring a supply kit fr their wn use. It is the candidate s respnsibility t make certain they have a sufficient quantity f supplies that have been prperly cleaned and disinfected and that implements are in prper wrking rder. The kit will be used during the examinatin as dry strage and is cnsidered part f the wrk area. The kit must be kept clsed (e.g., cmpletely zipped r lid tightly clsed) except when remving materials fr a particular service. Candidates may remve items, supplies, etc., frm the kit at any time, hwever nthing may be returned t the kit. All examinatins are administered in a testing envirnment. Candidates are evaluated at all times. Cntinue wrking until yu have cmpleted the entire sectin r time has elapsed. NIC CIB Barber 1 N-Chemical (Rev07/2016, Eff. 01/2017) 1 Cpyright 2016 NIC All rights reserved

NIC Natinal Barber 1 N-Chemical Practical Examinatin Due t standardizatin f the NIC Natinal Examinatins. Prctrs and examiners are required t adhere t the fllwing standards: The verbal instructins will be read twice fr each sectin f the examinatin. With the exceptin f verbal instructins, the prctrs are nt allwed t cmmunicate with candidates. Candidates requesting infrmatin during the examinatin will be tld ne f the fllwing statements: D the best yu can with what yu have available. D as yu were taught. Examiners are nt allwed t speak with candidates. If a candidate experiences an emergency situatin, please ntify the prctr by raising yur hand. Candidates will be given time t set up the universal (als knwn as general) supplies they will use thrughut the examinatin. Each sectin f the examinatin has a maximum time allwance, with the exceptin f thse specified as untimed sectins. Once a candidate has cmpleted all tasks in the sectin, please step back r turn the hand tward the examiner (in the case f nail sectins) t indicate they have finished. In the event that all candidates cmplete a sectin befre the time has elapsed, the examiners will prceed t the next sectin f the examinatin. When the timer ges ff, all candidates must stp wrking and step back r turn the hand tward the examiner (in the case f nail services) IMMEDIATELY. During all phases f the examinatin, candidates must fllw all apprpriate public prtectin and infectin cntrl prcedures and maintain a safe wrk area. In the event f a bld expsure incident, candidates will be expected t fllw the NIC Health and Safety Standards. Failure t d s may result in yur dismissal frm the examinatin. Be sure t cntact yur examinatin prvider t btain the mst current versin f, and any addendums, t the NIC Health and Safety standards, OR g t www.nictesting.rg fr a current dwnladable cpy. If a candidate des nt fllw infectin cntrl prcedures r allws the wrk area t becme and remain unsafe, the result may be a failing scre fr the examinatin. The fllwing prvides examples f materials and actins that are prhibited during the examinatin administratin: Pssessin f cellular phnes, pagers, tablets, cmputers, prjectrs, cameras, r any ther electrnic r recrding devices, printed materials, r handwritten ntes. Purses, bags, cats, hats, and any ther persnal items nt directly needed t cmplete the examinatin, are nt allwed. Exhibiting disruptive behavir. Cmmunicating t ther candidates r any examiner. The abve referenced items r actins are nt an exhaustive list. Failure t cmply with any f these cnditins r exhibiting ANY behavir that suggests an effrt t cheat will result in the immediate dismissal frm the examinatin and the candidate s actins reprted t the prper authrities. All supplies must be labeled in English. When an riginal manufacturer's label is required, there can be NO handwritten r any ther type f labeling. Original manufacturers labels must have English and may als include ther languages. All nn-manufacturers created labels must be nly in English. Original manufacturer s labels are required fr all disinfectants and hand sanitizers. NIC CIB Barber 1 N-Chemical Practical Examinatin Cpyright 2016 NIC All rights reserved (Rev07/2016, Eff.01/2017)

NIC Natinal Barber 1 N-Chemical Practical Examinatin An EPA-registered, hspital-grade disinfectant that demnstrates bactericidal, fungicidal, and virucidal prperties must be used. Please refer t the Suggested Examinatin Supplies sectin t see any further state specific requirements fr supplies and prducts. Simulated prducts are nt allwed fr disinfectants and hand sanitizers. NO AEROSOLS are allwed in the testing envirnment Candidates are t perfrm all tasks, utilizing prducts and supplies, and as they were taught. There is hwever, a sectin titled Suggested Examinatin Supplies prvided fllwing the Cntent Dmains sectin f this bulletin fr items that a candidate may pssibly utilize in a sectin. NIC MODEL OR MANNEQUIN REQUIREMENTS Please refer t yur state specific guidelines fr mdel and mannequin requirements. If yur state requires that yu use a mannequin head(s) r hand(s): Candidates wh are required t use a mannequin head(s), it is the candidate s respnsibility t cme prepared fr the examinatin. Mannequin heads that are premarked r presectined are nt allwed fr any part f the practical examinatin. SPECIAL ATTENTION The fllwing infrmatin is vital and specific t the NIC Natinal Barber 1 N-Chemical Practical Examinatin: Candidates will be evaluated n prper designatin f materials that are dispsed. Candidates are required t bring and use the fllwing supplies fr the apprpriate dispsal f materials: Cntainer labeled T be disinfected Cntainer labeled Siled linens Cntainer labeled Trash Candidates are expected t brace any time they are wrking arund the eye and muth areas. Candidates are nt allwed t label prducts as single-use items. Use f single-use prducts may result in a failing scre fr the examinatin. NIC CIB Barber 1 N-Chemical Practical Examinatin Cpyright 2016 NIC All rights reserved (Rev07/2016, Eff.01/2017)

NIC Natinal Barber 1 N-Chemical Practical Examinatin BARBER 1- NO CHEMICAL PRACTICAL EXAMINATION CONTENT DOMAIN SECTIONS The scpe f the Natinal Barber 1-NChemical Practical Examinatin includes 9 (nine) cre dmain sectins. The Cre Dmain Sectins are based n the natinal jb analysis and are nted in bld. 1. Wrk Area and Client Preparatin, and Set Up f Supplies (First client (15 minutes) 2. Haircutting (30 minutes) 3. Shaving With a Straight Razr (Untimed) 4. +Basic Facial (10 minutes) 5. +Blw Dry Styling (15 minutes) 6. +Thermal Curling (10 minutes) +Dentes Additinal Sectins fr States that elect t test these sectins. Administratin f any f these sectins will be perfrmed in the numerical rder utlined. NIC CIB Barber 1 N-Chemical Practical Examinatin Cpyright 2016 NIC All rights reserved (Rev07/2016, Eff.01/2017)

1. WORK AREA AND CLIENT PREPARATION, AND SET UP OF SUPPLIES (10 minutes) Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read t all candidates: Yu will prepare yur wrk area fr yur client. Yu will set up the universal supplies that yu will use thrughut yur examinatin. Yu will als set up supplies t perfrm a haircut. Yu will prepare yur client fr services. Yu will have 10 minutes t cmplete this sectin. Yu will be infrmed when yu have 5 minutes remaining. (2) Yu may begin set up. Candidates will be evaluated n the fllwing tasks: 1.1 Disinfects all wrk areas cmpletely with prduct labeled in English as EPA-registered, hspital-grade disinfectant 1.2 Sanitizes hands with prduct labeled in English 1.3 Sets up wrk area with supplies labeled in English 1.4 Implements and supplies are visibly clean 1.5 Practices infectin cntrl prcedures thrughut sectin 1.6 Maintains safe wrk area thrughut sectin 1.7 Items t be disinfected, siled linens, and trash are dispsed f in a crrect manner thrughut sectin Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read if all candidates have stepped back t indicate they have All candidates have indicated they have cmpleted this sectin f the examinatin, we will nw prceed.. NIC Critical Standards Barber/Barber Styling (Rev. 07/2015, Eff. 1/2017) 5

2. HAIRCUTTING (30 minutes) Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read t all candidates: Yu will perfrm a Haircut. Yu will cmplete a tapered haircut using clippers with and withut guards and shears. Yu will cut at least 1/2 inch f hair thrughut the haircut. Yu will be expected t cmplete and blend the haircut. D nt remve yur hair clippings frm yur wrk area until yu are instructed individually by the examiner t d s. Yu will have 30 minutes t cmplete this sectin. Yu will be infrmed when yu have 15 minutes remaining. Candidates will be evaluated n the fllwing tasks: 2.1 Sanitizes hands 2.2 Uses clipper and cmb withut guard t perfrm a tapered haircut belw the ccipital bne (nape) with n blcked line 2.3 Uses clippers with guard t perfrm a tapered haircut frm the frnt f the ear t the parietal ridge 2.4 Uses cmb and shears t perfrm haircut abve the parietal ridge and n the tp f the head 2.5 Establishes utline arund ears and sides f neck that fllws natural hairline 2.6 Demnstrates safe use f shears 2.7 Demnstrates safe use f clippers Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read if all candidates have stepped back t indicate they have All candidates have indicated they have cmpleted this sectin f the examinatin. Please d nthing until the next verbal instructins are given. Please stp wrking. Please d nthing until the next verbal instructins are given. Examiner Verbal Instructins: Read t each candidate individually: May I please use yur cmb t check the haircut? 2.8 Hair in frnt f ear is unifrm in length (sideburns) 2.9 Haircut blended evenly withut weight line 2.10 At least ½ inch f hair is cut thrughut NIC Critical Standards Barber/Barber Styling (Rev. 07/2015, Eff. 1/2017) 6

NIC Barber/Barber Styling Practical Examinatin Haircutting (cntinued) Examiner Verbal Instructins: Read t each candidate individually after the final appearance f the haircut has been examined: Please clean up yur hair at this time. Upn cmpletin, please d nthing until the next verbal instructins are given." 2.11 Remves hair clippings frm skin, drape, and wrk area 2.12 Remves hair frm flr 2.13 Maintains drape thrughut sectin 2.14 Practices infectin cntrl prcedures thrughut sectin 2.15 Maintains safe wrk area thrughut sectin 2.16 Items t be disinfected, siled linens, and trash are dispsed f in a crrect manner thrughut sectin Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read t candidates when all examiners have indicated they have cmpleted their assessment: "All examiners have indicated they are ready t prceed." NIC Critical Standards Barber/Barber Styling (Rev. 07/2015, Eff. 1/2017) 7

3. SHAVING WITH A STRAIGHT RAZOR (Untimed) Prctr Verbal Instructins fr Set Up: Read t all candidates: Yu have 2 minutes t set up the supplies fr the Shaving with a Straight Razr sectin f this examinatin. Please d nt begin any prcedures until the verbal instructins have been read and yu are instructed t begin. Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read if all candidates have stepped back t indicate that they have All candidates have indicated that they have cmpleted this sectin f the examinatin, we will nw prceed. Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read t all candidates: Yu will prepare yur mdel fr the shave. Yu will drape yur mdel fr a shave Yu will prepare the face fr shaving by lathering and steaming. This is an untimed sectin. D nt begin t demnstrate the shaving strkes until instructed individually by the examiner t d s." Candidates will be evaluated n the fllwing tasks: 3.1 Sets up implements that are visibly clean 3.2 Sets up wrk area with supplies labeled in English 3.3 Sanitizes hands t include wrist 3.4 Applies drape acrss frnt f mdel cvering shulders but nt tuching the skin f the neck 3.5 Applies twel securely by tucking int neckband 3.6 Places residue twel acrss chest/shulder area 3.7 Lathers beard and mustache area using a circular mtin with cushin f fingers 3.8 Wrings wet steam twel thrughly, test temperature f wet steam twel n inside f wrist, and applies steam twel arund face flding ends ver frehead and leaving nstrils expsed NIC Critical Standards Barber/Barber Styling (Rev. 07/2015, Eff. 1/2017) 8

NIC Barber/Barber Styling Practical Examinatin Shaving with a Straight Razr (cntinued) Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read t all candidates after all candidates have stepped back t indicate that they have cmpleted their preparatin: All candidates have stepped back t indicate they have cmpleted their preparatin. Yu will perfrm Shaving with a Straight Razr. Yu will be instructed individually by the examiner when t remve the twel, re-lather, and begin the shave. This is an untimed sectin. D nt remve the steam twel r demnstrate any strkes until instructed individually by the examiner t d s." Examiner Verbal Instructins: Read t each candidate individually: Please remve the steam twel, re-lather, and demnstrate the first 5 shaving strkes. 3.9 Remves steam twel and lather tgether in a cntinuus mtin 3.10 Re-lathers beard and mustache area using a circular mtin with cushin f fingers 3.11 Demnstrates freehand strke in areas 1, 3, and 4 3.12 Hlds straight razr in crrect freehand psitin with palm facing tward mdel while shaving 3.13 Demnstrates backhand strke in area 2 3.14 Hlds straight razr in crrect backhand psitin with palm facing away frm mdel 3.15 Uses reverse freehand strke in area 5 3.16 Hlds straight razr in crrect reverse freehand psitin with palm facing tward mdel Examiner Verbal Instructins: Read t each candidate individually after first 5 strkes are evaluated: Please cmplete yur shave at this time. 3.17 Keeps stretching hand dry and lather-free t prevent slipping 3.18 Strkes straight razr at 20º- 40º angle 3.19 Demnstrates shaving strke(s) with leading pint f straight razr 3.20 Cmpletes the shave. Wrings wet steam twel thrughly, tests temperature f wet steam twel n inside f wrist, and applies steam twel t remve all residue 3.21 Applies tner r astringent 3.22 Maintains drape thrughut sectin 3.23 Practices infectin cntrl prcedures thrughut sectin 3.24 Maintains safe wrk area thrughut sectin Examiner Examiner Verbal Instructins: Read t each candidate individually after the shaving with a straight razr has been examined: Please step back and wait fr further instructin. NIC Critical Standards Barber/Barber Styling (Rev. 07/2015, Eff. 1/2017) 9

NIC Barber/Barber Styling Practical Examinatin Shaving with a Straight Razr (cntinued) 3.25 Items t be disinfected, siled linens, and trash are dispsed f in a crrect manner thrughut sectin Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read t entire grup when all examiners have graded the shave: All examiners have indicated they have cmpleted their assessment. 4. BASIC FACIAL (10 minutes) + ADDITIONAL SECTION + Prctr Verbal Instructins fr Set Up: Read t all candidates: Yu have 2 minutes t set up the supplies fr the Basic Facial sectin f this examinatin. Please d nt begin any prcedures until the verbal instructins have been read and yu are instructed t begin. Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read if all candidates have stepped back t indicate that they have All candidates have indicated that they have cmpleted this sectin f the examinatin, we will nw prceed. Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read t all candidates: Yu will perfrm a Basic Facial. Yu will prepare yur client fr the service. Yu will have 10 minutes t cmplete this sectin. Yu will be infrmed when yu have 5 minutes remaining. Candidates will be evaluated n the fllwing tasks: 4.1 Implements and supplies are visibly clean 4.2 Sets up wrk area with supplies labeled in English 4.3 Sanitizes hands NIC Critical Standards Barber/Barber Styling (Rev. 07/2015, Eff. 1/2017) 10

NIC Barber/Barber Styling Practical Examinatin Basic Facial (cntinued) 4.4 Applies hair drape t secure hair away frm face 4.5 Re-sanitizes hands t include wrist 4.6 Remves cleanser frm cntainer 4.7 Cleanses entire face safely 4.8 Wrings wet steam twel thrughly, tests temperature f wet steam twel n inside f wrist, and remves all cleanser using steam twel safely 4.9 Remves massage prduct frm cntainer 4.10 Distributes massage prduct ver face 4.11 Demnstrates massage while maintaining cntinuus cntact 4.12 Wrings wet steam twel thrughly, tests temperature f wet steam twel n inside f wrist, and remves massage prduct using steam twel 4.13 Applies tner r astringent 4.14 Maintains drape thrughut sectin 4.15 Practices infectin cntrl prcedures thrughut sectin 4.16 Maintains safe wrk area thrughut sectin 4.17 Items t be disinfected, siled linens, and trash are dispsed f in a crrect manner thrughut sectin Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read if all candidates have stepped back t indicate that they have All candidates have indicated that they have cmpleted this sectin f the examinatin, we will nw prceed t the next sectin f the examinatin. 5. BLOW DRY STYLING (15 minutes) + ADDITIONAL SECTION+ Prctr Verbal Instructins fr Set Up: Read t all candidates: Yu have 2 minutes t set up the supplies fr the Blw Dry Styling sectin f this examinatin. Please d nt begin any prcedures until the verbal instructins have been read and yu are instructed t begin. NIC Critical Standards Barber/Barber Styling (Rev. 07/2015, Eff. 1/2017) 11

NIC Barber Styling/Barber Practical Examinatin Blw Dry Styling (cntinued) Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read if all candidates have stepped back t indicate that they have All candidates have indicated that they have cmpleted this sectin f the examinatin, we will nw prceed. Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read t all candidates: Yu will perfrm Blw Dry Styling. Prepare by wetting the tp and ne side f the head. Yu will blw dry nly the tp and ne side f the head. Yu will have 15 minutes t cmplete this sectin. Yu will be infrmed when yu have 8 minutes remaining. Candidates will be evaluated n the fllwing tasks: 5.1 Implements and supplies are visibly clean 5.2 Sanitizes hands 5.3 Applies drape 5.4 Demnstrates safe use f blw dryer 5.5 Cntrls hair with a brush r cmb 5.6 Perfrms blw dry styling n tp and ne side f head 5.7 Dries hair frm scalp t ends t create vlume 5.8 Maintains drape thrughut sectin 5.9 Practices infectin cntrl prcedures thrughut sectin 5.10 Maintains safe wrk area thrughut sectin 5.11 Items t be disinfected, siled linens, and trash are dispsed f in a crrect manner thrughut sectin Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read if all candidates have stepped back t indicate they have cmpleted the sectin befre timing has elapsed: All candidates have indicated they have cmpleted this sectin f the examinatin, we will nw prceed. NIC Critical Standards Barber/Barber Styling (Rev. 07/2015, Eff. 1/2017) 12

6. THERMAL CURLING (10 minutes) + ADDITIONAL SECTION+ Prctr Verbal Instructins fr Set Up: Read t all candidates: Yu have 2 minutes t set up the supplies fr the Thermal Curling sectin f this examinatin. Please d nt begin any prcedures until the verbal instructins have been read and yu are instructed t begin. Plug in yur curling irn at this time. (Additinal verbal instructin if ht irn is used) Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read if all candidates have stepped back t indicate that they have All candidates have indicated that they have cmpleted this sectin f the examinatin, we will nw prceed. Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read t all candidates: Yu will perfrm Thermal Curling. Yu will frm three curls n the tp f the head and fur curls n ne side f the head. Yu will have 10 minutes t cmplete this sectin. Yu will be infrmed when yu have 5 minutes remaining. Candidates will be evaluated n the fllwing tasks: 6.1 Implements and supplies are visibly clean 6.2 Sanitizes hands 6.3 Tests temperature f irn PRIOR t applying t hair 6.4 Subsectins hair same width as barrel f irn 6.5 Subsectins hair n wider than 3 inches 6.6 Establishes a base 6.7 Distributes hair evenly arund irn 6.8 Frms a cmplete curl 6.9 Prtects scalp frm irn with cmb 6.10 Frms curl s that the hair is smth and unmarked 6.11 Demnstrates safe use f irn 6.12 Maintains drape thrughut sectin NIC Critical Standards Barber/Barber Styling (Rev. 07/2015, Eff. 1/2017) 13

NIC Barber Styling/Barber Practical Examinatin Thermal Curling (cntinued) 6.13 Practices infectin cntrl prcedures thrughut sectin 6.14 Maintains safe wrk area thrughut sectin 6.15 Items t be disinfected, siled linens, and trash are dispsed f in a crrect manner thrughut sectin Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read if all candidates have stepped back t indicate that they have All candidates have indicated that they have cmpleted this sectin f the examinatin, we will nw prceed. 7. CHEMICAL WAVING (20 minutes) Prctr Verbal Instructins fr Set Up: Read t all candidates: Yu have 2 minutes t set up the supplies fr the Chemical Waving sectin f this examinatin. Please d nt begin any prcedures until the verbal instructins have been read and yu are instructed t begin. Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read if all candidates have stepped back t indicate that they have All candidates have indicated that they have cmpleted this sectin f the examinatin, we will nw prceed. Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read t all candidates: Yu will perfrm Chemical Waving. Yu will prepare yur client fr chemical services. Yu will wrap the entire center back sectin f the head, frm crwn t nape. Once yu are finished wrapping, please step back and wait fr the next verbal instructins t be given. D nt perfrm saturatin r a test curl until instructed individually by the examiner t d s. D nt remve the remaining rds until yu are instructed t d s. NIC Critical Standards Barber/Barber Styling (Rev. 07/2015, Eff. 1/2017) 14

NIC Barber Styling/Barber Practical Examinatin Chemical Waving (cntinued) Yu will have 20 minutes t cmplete this sectin. Yu will be infrmed when yu have 10 minutes remaining. Candidates will be evaluated n the fllwing tasks: 7.1 Implements and supplies are visibly clean 7.2 Sets up wrk area with supplies labeled in English 7.3 Sanitizes hands 7.4 Subsectins hair straight and evenly 7.5 Subsectins hair n lnger than length f rd 7.6 Subsectins hair same width as rd 7.7 Wraps hair evenly and smthly arund rd 7.8 Distributes hair evenly acrss end paper 7.9 Extends end papers beynd hair ends 7.10 Places bands crrectly 7.11 Uses same rd base placement thrughut sectin 7.12 Wraps hair arund rd at least 1½ times Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read if all candidates have stepped back t indicate they have cmpleted the sectin befre timing has elapsed: All candidates have indicated they have cmpleted this sectin. Please d nthing until the next verbal instructins are given. Please stp wrking. Please wait until the next verbal instructins are given Examiner Verbal Instructins: Read t each candidate individually after all candidates have stepped back r timing has elapsed: Please demnstrate saturatin. 7.13 Applies cttn and/r prtective cream 7.14 Wears glves 7.15 Applies simulated prduct acrss length f all rds Examiner Verbal Instructins: Read t each candidate individually: Please demnstrate a test curl. 7.16 Unwraps rd at least 1 ½ turns and hair is held t relax Examiner Verbal Instructins: Read individually t candidate: D nt remve the remaining rds until instructed t d s. NIC Critical Standards Barber/Barber Styling (Rev. 07/2015, Eff. 1/2017) 15

NIC Barber Styling/Barber Practical Examinatin Chemical Waving (cntinued) Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read when all examiners have indicated they are ready t prceed: All examiners have indicated they are ready t prceed." Yu will remve all remaining rds frm the head and create 4 sectins fr the remaining chemical services." Yu will have 5 minutes t cmplete this sectin. Yu will be infrmed when yu have 2 minutes remaining. "Step back t indicate yu have finished. 7.17 Maintains drape thrughut sectin 7.18 Practices infectin cntrl prcedures thrughut sectin 7.19 Maintains safe wrk area thrughut sectin 7.20 Items t be disinfected, siled linens, and trash are dispsed f in a crrect manner thrughut sectin Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read if all candidates have stepped back t indicate they have All candidates have indicated they have cmpleted this sectin f the examinatin, we will nw prceed. NIC Critical Standards Barber/Barber Styling (Rev. 07/2015, Eff. 1/2017) 16

8. VIRGIN HAIR LIGHTENING AND HAIRCOLOR RETOUCH (20 minutes, in tw 10-minute segments) Prctr Verbal Instructins fr Set Up: Read t all candidates: Yu have 2 minutes t set up the supplies fr the virgin hair lightening and hair clr retuch sectin f this examinatin. Please d nt begin any prcedures until the verbal instructins have been read and yu are instructed t begin. Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read if all candidates have stepped back t indicate they have All candidates have indicated they have cmpleted this sectin f the examinatin, we will nw prceed. Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read t all candidates: Yu will perfrm Virgin Hair Lightening. Yu will cmplete a virgin hair lightening applicatin n the first quadrant f hair. Yu will have 10 minutes t cmplete the virgin hair lightening. Yu will be infrmed when yu have 5 minutes remaining. Upn cmpletin f the virgin hair lightening sectin, please d nthing until the next verbal instructins are given. D nt perfrm the hairclr retuch sectin until instructed t d s. Candidates will be evaluated n the fllwing tasks: (First 10-minute segment) 8.1 Sets up wrk area with supplies labeled in English 8.2 Implements and supplies are visibly clean 8.3 Sanitizes hands 8.4 Demnstrates predispsitin test behind the ear 8.5 Divides head int fur equal sectins 8.6 Applies prtective cream 8.7 Wears glves NIC Critical Standards Barber/Barber Styling (Rev. 07/2015, Eff. 1/2017) 17

NIC Barber Styling/Barber Practical Examinatin Virgin Hair Lightening and Hair clr Retuch (cntinued) Demnstratin f Virgin Hair Lightening Applicatin 8.8 Subsectins hair 1/4 inch wide r less 8.9 Applies simulated prduct 1/2 inch frm scalp 8.10 Applies simulated prduct up t but nt including last 1 inch f hair 8.11 Cmpletely cvers mid shaft with simulated prduct Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read t entire grup if all candidates have stepped back t indicate that they have All candidates have stepped back t indicate that they have cmpleted this sectin f the examinatin. We will nw prceed t the next sectin f the examinatin. Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read t entire grup if timer ges ff: Demnstratin f Hair clr Retuch (10 minutes) Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read t all candidates Yu will perfrm a Hairclr Retuch. Yu will cmplete a hairclr retuch applicatin n the secnd quadrant f hair. Yu have 10 minutes t cmplete the hair clr retuch sectin. Yu will be infrmed when yu have 5 minutes remaining. Candidates will be evaluated n the fllwing tasks: 8.12 Outlines hair clr retuch quadrant 8.13 Subsectins hair 1/2 inch wide r less 8.14 Applies simulated prduct n the scalp ut t 2 inches 8.15 Cmpletely cvers new grwth with simulated prduct 8.16 Keeps perimeter skin free f prduct 8.17 Maintains drape thrughut sectin 8.18 Practices infectin cntrl prcedures thrughut sectin 8.19 Maintains safe wrk area thrughut sectin 8.20 Items t be disinfected, siled linens, and trash are dispsed f in a crrect manner thrughut sectin NIC Critical Standards Barber/Barber Styling (Rev. 07/2015, Eff. 1/2017) 18

NIC Barber Styling/Barber Practical Examinatin Virgin Hair Lightening and Hairclr Retuch (cntinued) Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read if all candidates have stepped back t indicate they have All candidates have indicated they have cmpleted this sectin f the examinatin, we will nw prceed t the next sectin f the examinatin. 9. CHEMICAL RELAXING VIRGIN APPLICATION AND RETOUCH (20 minutes, in tw 10-minute segments) Prctr Verbal Instructins fr Set Up: Read t all candidates: Yu have 2 minutes t set up the supplies fr the Chemical Relaxing Virgin Applicatin and Retuch sectin f this examinatin. Please d nt begin any prcedures until the verbal instructins have been read and yu are instructed t begin. Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read if all candidates have stepped back t indicate they have All candidates have indicated they have cmpleted this sectin f the examinatin, we will nw prceed. Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read t all candidates: Yu will perfrm Chemical Relaxing. Yu will cmplete a virgin chemical relaxer applicatin n the third quadrant f hair. Yu will have 10 minutes t cmplete the virgin relaxer applicatin sectin. Yu will be infrmed when yu have 5 minutes remaining. Upn cmpletin f the virgin relaxer sectin, please d nthing until the next verbal instructins are given. D nt perfrm the relaxer retuch sectin until instructed t d s. (2) Yu may begin NIC Critical Standards Barber/Barber Styling (Rev. 07/2015, Eff. 1/2017) 19

Candidates will be evaluated n the fllwing tasks: (First 10-minute segment) 9.1 Sets up wrk area with supplies labeled in English 9.2 Implements and supplies are visibly clean 9.3 Sanitizes hands 9.4 Applies prtective cream arund hairline 9.5 Wears glves Demnstratin f Virgin Relaxer Applicatin 9.6 Subsectins hair 1/4 inch wide r less 9.7 Applies simulated prduct 1/2 inch frm scalp 9.8 Applies simulated prduct up t but nt including last 1 inch f hair 9.9 Cmpletely cvers mid shaft with simulated prduct Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read t entire grup if all candidates have stepped back t indicate that they have All candidates have stepped back t indicate they have cmpleted this sectin f the examinatin. We will nw prceed t the next sectin. Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read t entire grup if timer ges ff: Demnstratin f Relaxer Retuch (10 minutes) Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read t all candidates Yu will perfrm a Relaxer Retuch. Yu will cmplete a relaxer retuch applicatin n the remaining quadrant f hair. Yu have 10 minutes t cmplete the relaxer retuch sectin. Yu will be infrmed when yu have 5 minutes remaining. Candidates will be evaluated n the fllwing tasks: 9.10 Subsectins hair 1/4 inch wide r less 9.11 Applies simulated prduct starting slightly ff scalp, up t 1/4 inch frm scalp and ut t 2 inches 9.12 Cmpletely cvers new grwth with simulated prduct NIC Critical Standards Barber/Barber Styling (Rev. 07/2015, Eff. 1/2017) 20

NIC Barber Styling/Barber Practical Examinatin Chemical Relaxing, Virgin and Retuch (cntinued) Examiner Verbal Instructins: Read t each candidate individually after timing is cmpleted r all candidates have stepped back: Please demnstrate smthing the relaxer retuch prduct. 9.13 Demnstrates smthing f subsectin 9.14 Keeps perimeter skin free f prduct 9.15 Maintains drape thrughut sectin 9.16 Practices infectin cntrl prcedures thrughut sectin 9.17 Maintains safe wrk area thrughut sectin 9.18 Items t be disinfected, siled linens, and trash are dispsed f in a crrect manner thrughut sectin CANDIDATE CLEANUP AND FINAL SUMMARY Prctr Verbal Instructins: Read t all candidates at the cnclusin f the examinatin: All examiners have indicated they have cmpleted their assessment. Make sure that all kit supplies and dispsable materials are taken with yu. This cncludes the Natinal Interstate Cuncil f State Bards f Csmetlgy, Natinal Barber/Barber Styling Practical Examinatin. Thank yu fr yur participatin. NIC Critical Standards Barber/Barber Styling (Rev. 07/2015, Eff. 1/2017) 21