Barbering Practical Examination | State Board Review

Are you studying for the barbering state board practical exam in California? We are here to help you pass your exam and become a licensed barber! Ms. Britt of Salon Success Academy: Riverside gives you a step by step walkthrough of the practical portion of barbering state board examination as per the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology.
This is the video for you if you are a barbering student or graduate studying to pass your state board exam.
National Barber Styling Practical Examination is the licensure examination for Barbering, which is developed by the National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC). Please reference the National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology Practical Examination Candidate Information Bulletin for full official instructions.
Visit www.nictesting.org and www.barbercosmo.ca.gov for the most current bulletin before testing. Here is the PDF version of the bulletin: www.barbercosm...
- Introduction: 00:04
- Work Area and Client Preparation, and Set up Of Supplies (first Client): 06:32
- Haircutting: 21:03
- Haircutting (haircut Check): 1:09:09
- Work Area and Nec Client Preparation, and Set up Of Supplies (second Client): 1:12:58
- Shaving Pt.1: 1:21:53
- Shaving Pt.2: 1:26:20
- Shaving Pt.3: 1:31:56
- Blood Exposure: 1:35:33
- Transitional Setup:: 1:42:22
- Chemical Waving: 1:54:02
- Demonstrate Saturation and Test Curl: 2:19:10
- :5 Minute Setup for Chemical Services: 02:25:26
- Predisposition Test and Strand Test with Simulated Product: 02:30:38
- Chemical Relaxer - Virgin Application: 02:38:22
- Hair Color - Retouch Application: 02:55:59
- Blow Dry Styling: 03:00:43
- Thermal Curling: 03:13:29
- Conclusion: 03:30:35
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[@uptopswag8446]

Thank you Miss Britt for doing this video. I'm from Charleston SC and nobody has a barber practical for my state so I watched yours over and over for the past few days. I just want to say thank you if not for your video I would have not known what to be prepared for. I passed my Barber Pratical just 30 mins ago, with lots of help from your video, Thank you again for taking your time to help ppl. God Bless

[@samuelponcejr3900]

Yeah that’s what

[@Jay_FunkyPlays]

About to do mine Monday out here in yakima

[@uptopswag8446]

@@Jay_FunkyPlays good luck, remember sanitize as much as you can.

[@DrTrydsim]

ha, I'm from the charleston area as well and there aren't any locations that have a consistent curriculum specific for this in preparation. Once I get my Master Hair Care License, I intend to change that.

[@demetriahardy6561]

Passed my stateboard thanks to you in 2021! big ups. I am now a barber instructor as of february 2024 and I will use this for preparing my freshmen even though the practical is no longer required at stateboard. You are appreciated.

[@mohanadyaifyouwantthatokka9301]

I just passed the practical exam; I would like to thank you about this video.

[@JetsoverLA]

Quick question please due to covid do we have to wear gloves during the whole exam? Or only during the pd test?

[@JetsoverLA]

Quick question please due to covid do we have to wear gloves during the whole exam? Or only during the pd test?

[@oledevon]

Thank you for what you do. Although not all the stuff was the same in my state but watching your video you gave me some tips that helped me pass. I am now a master barber in Tennessee.

[@dirtmcgirt1643]

Hey bro does the Tennessee test do the blow drying and thermal curling? And what else is different from this video?

[@hardyproductions8880]

i will watch this video every day until state board you are in point much love. thank you for looking out for the up and coming.

[@Sox575]

Hi Ms. Britt, I just finished watching your State Board Tutorial and I must say that it was EXCELLENT! I didn't realize it was over 3.5 hours long when I started it but you made the time fly by. I really enjoyed how you explained everything in detail so that viewers can get a clear understanding of what's expected of them when they go before the board. I'm in cosmo so our test is slightly different but everything else is the same. I'm also in Calif and I took my exam Dec 2 but I failed the practical portion because I wasn't prepared for it. I went on leave of absence last March during the first shut down and I had pre-applied for the test like 2-3 weeks before the shut down happened. Long story short after being away from school for 6 months I was forced back and within 1-week I get a letter from state board with a testing date that was less than 4-weeks away! I literally reached my 1600 hours about 4 days before my exam date. Here's some tips I like to offer other cosmo and barber students who are going to take the exam: DO NOT BRING A DOLL HEAD YOU HAVEN'T WORKED ON BEFORE. This is why I failed. I had ordered more heads on Amazon, but like a dummy I didn't press "submit order" so they sat in my cart. When I didn't get them by the Friday before my test I went on Amazon and discovered my mistake. I had one doll head that was not used, ironically it was the male doll head that I wanted to keep as is, which I got when I took a specialty hair cutting class at school. I didn't bother to test it out before hand and when I got there the first test was the Thermal curling. I did some mock state board classes about 3- 4 times before, so I knew some of the procedures and what to do, and I should've used that doll head because it curled and stayed in formation, on base, but I had cut it several times practicing the razor and shear cut and was afraid it was too short, which wouldn't have been an issue if I had gotten my new doll heads. Anyway, the way that the hair was rooted and the texture of it on the man doll, it was like fine silk that would do nothing; the curl would not hold and would fall immediately into his face. Oh it worked me the entire time! And I kept trying to get that first curl to stay but to no dice. And you know at that point I was panicking! That brings me to my next tip: DO NOT GET STUCK ON STEP ONE AND USE UP YOUR TIME. I was constantly getting stuck on the first procedure, which of course ate up my time, so many of the services I couldn't finish. They really take away chunks of points when you don't finish, which is why I failed. If you encounter the first part not going smoothly, unless the next part is dependent on the first part being correct (like creating a traveling guide for example, or sectioning for the chemical wave), move on and finish the steps and come back to the first part to fix it if time allows. You'll lose more points from not finishing than if you had one part of the service that wasn't successful. I'll be ready for round 2. I have already submitted my reapplication, and for those in CA who were wondering what happens if you fail part or all of the exam, you have to reapply within one year of the testing date and pay $75 (I don't know if you have to pay more if you fail both parts?). Thanks Ms. Britt again for the great lesson, I'll email you. I'm also sending this video to my friend at school who is in the Barbering Program and is about to graduate

[@lilskipp9395]

Thank you thank you thank you. I passed my practical exam today 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽‼️

[@melinamelina8891]

Tenes algún consejo para regalarme? Tendre el examen en los próximos días 😱

[@lilskipp9395]

@@melinamelina8891 if you do exactly as she does in this video you will pass with no issues

[@melinamelina8891]

Paul Whitener thank you 😊 🤗

[@melinamelina8891]

Paul Whitener no lo pase 😔, nose que hice mal..

[@freddrickwilson6527]

Congratulations

[@woodiiewoods]

I just finished my first week of barber school and I’m already watching this cause I’m anxious!

[@ATRUDAMG]

Just passed my Practical Exam! I want to thank you and Salon Success for your amazing Video! Much respect Ms. Britt! #LicensedBarber #Professional

[@jalenboss7667]

Thank you very much I just passed the PA examination 🧐

[@tiffanyjordan5222]

I just want to say THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO. I went to the worse school past year , DIDN’T Teach EVERYTHING About state Board test . With this video help me get 80% on the first try. Thank you 🥰🥰

[@joshuacaldwell7154]

Thank you for doing this. I'm taking my practical in Missouri in a few days and I haven't been able to find anything helpful. I wasn't able to do mock boards at the barber school, so this was a life saver. I'm glad we don't have to do the blow dry stuff at the end.

[@christianshroyer7233]

this is super helpful. I take my test tomorrow. Thank you for taking the time to do this!

[@collindirks9061]

This is hands down the key to the test. Well put together video. It is the reason i passed first go. I am a barber stylist as of 2 days ago in a state, (South Carolina) that arguably has the harshest practical exams, at least it seems so talking to other barbers.. In this video is all you need to pass. Watch it 10 times and you will pass. I was a ojt student and didn't learn a lot of chemical, but with this I passed. I was in the 2 out of 9 who passed in my exam room! Some of the others seemed very good but still didn't make it! Its all about client safety and disease infection control, dont rush to get done the service. If you dont get it done the points you lose are much less than if you skipped one safety item. Two of the people testing had been there 3 times already and still failed. I told some about this video and i think they will get it next time. Hit me up and i will help if i can as not many people helped me and it was frustrating. Yall got this!

[@eliasveracruz2759]

Yes. South Carolina. Yessssss. Thank you my instructor never does hands ons he believes just videos will do the trick

[@gutierrez8o5]

So helpful !! Thank you so much, my stateboard is in 3 months. Thank you for more information 🙏🏻🙏🏻 you’re definitely right the barbering schools are all taught differently.

[@salonsuccess]

Glad it was helpful!

[@oliviareynolds7353]

So glad I found this video, I'm taking the Georgia Master Barber exam in the morning and I came across this video just in time. I didn't learn anything in school, or even really practice state board so this is very helpful

[@lourdesmontes3132]

when do you have your test? I have my test in june in california and they said that we will use sanitizing wipes instead than the spray, and the said that in june we will not do the blower dryer and the curling iron procedures, but I am not sure, sorry for my english is not good

[@oaxacoace]

Just passed my state board today!! Thank you 🙏🏽 this video helped me out a lot!

[@michaelnii2340]

This video helped me pass SC state boards 2 weeks ago...very helpful, thank you for this information!

[@massterrbarber]

Your videos are amazing thank you for letting me know what I’m up against and as well as anyone taking this test

[@amandalewis8462]

Wow, great video. Thank you for the instructions. This is a WELL put together video

[@AT-no6xd]

Just passed my board exam yesterday and I credit it to this video! no idea why there are any thumbs down... this is the most thorough state board overview I have ever watched! if it wasn’t for this review I’m not sure I would have passed!! Thank you so much for making this public! They never taught state board like this at my school AT ALL! I watched it twice then went over it along with her a third time. Great advice, you’re a blessing thank you!!

[@lourdesmontes3132]

do you used number 4 or number 2 guide on state board?

[@AT-no6xd]

@@lourdesmontes3132 I kinda made a mistake by bringing a doll head with almost should length hair and it was a struggle with all the hair on the floor and not trying to slip so I would cut it down to. 3 inches and bring a 3 or 2 guard, whatever u comfortable with to be safe u can always bring more whatever it takes to help you blend it out! and on some parts of the test I forgot steps, I just did them right away in the beginning of next timed section!

[@enrique.vntonio]

So thankful for this video! Instructions were so precise. My state board is in 3 days, and I feel much more prepared now. I'm gonna watch it a couple more times just to be safe though lol

[@andyreyna2198]

Good luck

[@jalzkiez]

Did you pass????

[@aimeeg6637]

Thank you Salon Success Academy and Ms. Britt!! I took my exam today and passed with flying colors!! This video was extremely helpful and the best video I have seen. My school did not offer mock boards so this was so very helpful to me for prep. I felt super confident and prepared walking into boards today, thanks again!

[@kylej8493]

I just want to say thank you for making this video, I learned a ton from you!

[@TheNdnutube]

Thank you so much Miss Britt for doing this extensive and informative video. It help me very much!!!

[@jdbwjbdw8474]

This is really stupid exam , nobody works like this , a lot of states dont have practical exams anymore, but thank you for the video!

[@headspace4hair184]

Thank you soo much!!! Very INSPIRATIONAL on many levels...Pray your students seek your guidance as I shall pass this on...Great Job!!!

[@anaalvarado663]

Muchísimas gracias Ms Britt por el instructivo tutorial, gracias por la instruccion paso a paso lo miré una y otra vez y gracias a eso pase con éxito mi examen práctico y obtuve mi licencia de barbería, el pasado mes de julio 2021 😘😘

[@aliciaortiz3466]

Thank you for this video! Its so detailed im everything. Way more detailed than the actual barbering school I went to. So thank you!

[@deloscustomamogul26]

Thank you Miss Britt, I passed my test after watching your full video. I have pass your link on to friends as well!!!

[@tuyetanhtranthi8580]

Where are you living?

[@rodricutz737]

Fahsoure appreciate you making this video! vey professional and informative. Defenitly taught it better than any teacher at my school so it was great to see it done properly especially since I haven't done mock for 4+ months. Will be reframing back to this video to follow along with the procedures. thanks once again, our and I couldn't stop staring at your hair it was a perfect ass cut too ahaha !!

[@tlacaeleltzinhernandez7025]

Thank you for this amazing free content!! one of the very few schools Ive seen thus far.

[@mobigg7192]

Very informative video. Just wanted to point out that the music in the video is too loud and it's kinda distracting. But very good content. Thank you for uploading!

[@mitchellstites8025]

This video has been incredibly helpful. Not sure I could have got properly prepared with out it. Thank you!

[@benjaminacuna8013]

As an apprentice this is the most in-depth video I have seen for the barbering section thank you so much.

[@salazara559]

Video would’ve been better without the music playing in the background

[@andreamartin2953]

This is extremely helpful and good but damn the music is so unnecessary, loud, annoying, and causes it to be hard to focus on the instructor!

[@cool.guy777]

would you be able to upload this without the background music?

[@Riches2Rural]

This is incredible!!! I took the state board 11 years ago in CA and passed just fine, however, I've moved and my new state requires I take the practical again for my new state. When I took it, I had a nail service and ethnic hair service, I didn't have a shave or a mens hair cut. Is this the new standard for the national test? And when I was trained we were told that sanitation and safety were top priority and the actual look of the cut was not. Has this changed? Thank you again!

[@andyreyna2198]

so helpful. Thanks

[@ashleyroyster469]

Can u do another video on thermal curling and styling

[@raythecaribbeanbarber1027]

thanks soo much I pass today I am a Master barber

[@holymolibbq]

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!

[@isayit143s]

I see that you are not wearing gloves when using the disinfectant.. State Board requires the candidates to where gloves when using all chemicals.. including the disinfectant.

[@cr6907.]

Does this still video still work for 2021 Barbering stateboard exams ? Have my test in a few days so just wondering if anything new

[@tsuguizumi1883]

Do you have any tips for the theoretical exam?

[@massterrbarber]

Also I have a question for people who have a felony that still allows people to get their license.what is going to be the future of a felony barber what needs to be shown and explained??

[@victoredwards8921]

I need to see one on foil highlights

[@blessedbysteezy]

Would this one be for the California one as well?

[@yuhboi8559]

I’m in Arkansas. Is it worth to watch ?

[@starringangel_]

Can they fail you for not wearing gloves while performing shave ?

[@fredyecheverria3828]

Hi Ms Britt ,Excellent Explanation I'm a little confused 🤔 about the practical exam I have my exam this coming may 21 Wish exam do I has to go to Old exam or the new.? New exam.state board requirements Use Gloves and Wipes ,no labels On the storage bags like you know old kit 7 months ago Like haircutting, shaving,Quimical wave ect. Please any Suggestions that you can provide me . thank you very much

[@shinobijomar4977]

is it a priority to bring a male doll head? for the haircut and shave?

[@hobbslacy]

Does this apply for Michigan?

[@robertbarbercuba7934]

Excellent video

[@jwheeler2155]

We are in Atlanta GA and my husband took his written exam and passed. But he never took his practical. This was in 2012. Do you know if he is able to still take his practical exam and get his license?

[@oliviareynolds7353]

I'm from Georgia and I have cosmetology license, going for my barber license tomorrow but you have either 12 or 24 months from the time you complete school to test and retest as many times as you need so if it was from 2012 things have changed so much he probably cannot take his practical exam without going back to school or at least paying again

[@gutierrez8o5]

Is it fine if we take paper bags instead of the fabric ? For our 3 bags. My school provides the exact same ones you showed in the video

[@lourdesmontes3132]

we have to use number 4 or number 2 guide on state board? because you are using number 4

[@47channelfortyseven77]

What size is the curling iron suppose to be for state board

[@trentonrobles2796]

Will this help me with the Pennsylvania practical test

[@fredyecheverria3828]

Can somebody help I'm a barber Have my exam on May 21 wish exam I'm suppose to do Old or new?! Thanks

[@ryannovotney1720]

Since when are guards permitted for the test?

[@mrwilliams_78]

Will this apply to most states? I’m in South Carolina.

[@salonsuccess]

Every state is different so you should check with your states guidelines! 😊

[@kut_throat_kris]

does this apply for texas ? does anyone know?

[@lourdesmontes3132]

how old is this video? they said that now we will use disinfected wipes, and that in june we will not do the blow dryer and the curling iron prodedure is true?

[@fredyecheverria3828]

That's taking place on July 1 According NIC

[@ahlamabdalla6771]

The video very good but the music is very loud

[@parezmohammad2166]

I just wish you didn’t have the music on so I could’ve had you properly

[@cool.guy777]

So much work for what? Most shops only do haircuts and shaves. It’s simple, why does the state have to over complicate it? So time consuming.

[@oliviareynolds7353]

Chemical services are more popular I higher end barber shops today, when I got my cosmetology license in 2010, Barbers could not do chemical services but since 2016 that has changed in the state of Georgia so now the boards are very similar but there's a higher demand for these services in some areas and many men who are willing to pay for them so it's good that you are qualified and licensed to perform those services if it ever does come up. I've been doing hair for so long now that the only way that I can make more money is by offering more services and raising my prices

[@Lauta.o]

what is that liitle bag at the minute 14:24, I am not able to understand what she says at that moment because I do not speak english. i need to know what it is

[@cullymac14]

It's "nick relief," sometimes called styptic powder. It is used to stop bleeding on a cut. Hope that makes sense!

[@Lauta.o]

@@cullymac14 Thank you!!

[@cutsbychief]

Anyone here recently taken the Wisconsin barber practical?

[@TheVillesBarber]

Ayyyye

[@rreemayo88]

👩🏻😎👀💋💋💋