CSLB General Building (B) — All Questions

In California, barbering is regulated under the Barbering and Cosmetology Act by the:

• a.Department of Motor Vehicles
• b.Board of Barbering and Cosmetology✓
• c.Federal Trade Commission
• d.Local police department

The California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, within the Department of Consumer Affairs, licenses and regulates barbers and shops. It enforces the Barbering and Cosmetology Act and its regulations in the Business & Professions Code and CCR Title 16.CA Business & Professions Code

To legally perform barbering services for pay in California, a person must:

• a.Simply own clippers
• b.Have a business card
• c.Hold a current, valid barber license issued by the Board✓
• d.Have five years of unlicensed experience

Practicing barbering for compensation requires a valid license issued by the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. Working without a license, or with a lapsed one, is a violation subject to enforcement.CA Business & Professions Code

A barber's license and the establishment license must generally be:

• a.Displayed or available at the licensed establishment✓
• b.Kept at the licensee's home
• c.Mailed to each client
• d.Posted on social media only

Licenses are required to be displayed or made available at the place of business so clients and inspectors can verify them. This transparency supports public protection and enforcement.CA Business & Professions Code

The main reason the Board regulates barbering is to:

• a.Set haircut prices
• b.Control advertising
• c.Limit the number of barbers
• d.Protect the health and safety of the public✓

Licensing laws and health and safety regulations exist chiefly to protect consumers from unsafe or unsanitary practices. Standards for disinfection, training, and establishment conditions all serve public protection.CA Business & Professions Code

During an inspection, a Board inspector may check that the establishment:

• a.Has the most expensive equipment
• b.Follows disinfection and sanitation rules and has proper licenses✓
• c.Uses a specific brand of shampoo
• d.Charges a set price

Inspectors verify compliance with sanitation, disinfection, and licensing requirements to ensure a safe environment. They do not dictate brands or prices; their focus is public health and legal operation.CCR Title 16 §979

If a barber changes the address of their establishment, they should:

• a.Do nothing
• b.Only tell clients
• c.Notify the Board and ensure the new location is properly licensed and inspected✓
• d.Wait until renewal years later

Establishment licenses are tied to a specific location, so a move requires notifying the Board and meeting licensing and inspection requirements at the new site. Operating an unlicensed location is a violation.CA Business & Professions Code

A barber license in California must be:

• a.Renewed periodically to remain valid✓
• b.Renewed only once in a lifetime
• c.Never renewed
• d.Renewed weekly

Barber licenses are issued for a set term and must be renewed on schedule, typically every two years, to stay valid. Practicing on an expired license is unlawful.CA Business & Professions Code

Establishment sanitation requirements in California include:

• a.Only a clean front window
• b.Only background music
• c.Only a waiting area
• d.Clean floors and surfaces, proper disinfection of implements, hot and cold running water, and clean linens✓

Barbershops must maintain clean premises, supply hot and cold running water, disinfect tools, and use clean towels and linens for each client. These conditions are inspected to safeguard public health.CCR Title 16 §979

Which is within the legal scope of practice for a licensed barber in California?

• a.Prescribing medication
• b.Cutting hair, shaving, and trimming beards✓
• c.Performing surgery on the scalp
• d.Diagnosing skin diseases

A barber may cut and style hair, shave and trim facial hair, and perform related grooming services. Diagnosing or treating disease is outside the scope of practice and is reserved for medical professionals.CA Business & Professions Code

If a client shows signs of a possible infectious disease, the law and safe practice require the barber to:

• a.Perform the service anyway
• b.Charge extra for the risk
• c.Decline the service and refer the client to a physician✓
• d.Keep no record of the incident

Barbers are prohibited from servicing clients who appear to have an infectious or contagious condition, both to protect others and to comply with health regulations. The appropriate response is to decline and refer the client to a physician.CA Business & Professions Code