Ethics & California LawQuestion 118 of 484
A licensed barber wants to add chemical perms and color services to his menu. May he?
a.Yes, the barber scope in California includes hair coloring and chemical services
b.No, perms require a separate chemical permit
c.No, only cosmetologists may perform color
d.Only on male clients
Explanation
In California, the barber scope of practice covers cutting, styling, shaving, and chemical hair services including color and perms. The license is not restricted to one gender.
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