Title: Demonstrate safe and effective handling of haircutting implements.
Course: Master Barber I (Two-year Program) (19002-2YI) > Section: Cutting Hair

Demonstration should include handling of

- shears
- razors
- clippers
- thinning shears.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What safety procedures should be used when handling cutting implements?
- How is the guard and/or blade safely removed from a razor?
- Where should one properly dispose of a used blade?
- When should a razor blade be changed?
- What is palming of shears, razors, and clippers?
- How does one transfer the comb while using shears, razors, or clippers/trimmers?