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CANDIDATE FOR EXAMINATION INFORMATION
PSI ASSESSMENTS

 

Barber Examinations are given at several new Testing Locations [PSI]. Click Here to obtain the locations of the testing centers and the candidate information bulletins. Each profession has a different bulletin. You may download your bulletin from their site.

 
Application for Examination Special Arrangements

 

Complete the examination application and send it to the board of Barber Examiners at the following address. The bottom portion should be sent to PSI with the proper fee.

Board of Barber Examiners
Division of Regulatory Boards
Dept. of Commerce and Insurance
500 James Robertson Parkway
Nashville, TN 37243-1148

NO PERSONAL CHECKS ACCEPTED

 

Once your application and papers have been sent to the State Board for approval, you will need to contact PSI to schedule your exam.

PSI Examination Service
3210 East Tropicana Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89121
1.800.733.9267

PSI will send you an admission letter listing the date and time of the examination.

 

Examination Attendance


Prepare and bring the following materials to the examination:

  1. Admission letter with corrections, if any
  2. Photo ID-Driver's license, state ID, passport, military ID, or signed and notarized photo
  3. Materials for the practical examination as listed in the candidate information brochure
  4. Clothing-Arrive with a neat, clean appearance. You must wear a smock. Do not wear any mark or uniform of a school or any personal identification. If your smock has your name on it, please cover it with tape. You must not wear open-toed shoes.

Arrive at the examination site before the examination start time listed on the admission letter to allow time for the admission procedure.

  1. Review the personal information listed on the admission letter. If you have any changes, please call PSI at (800) 733-9267.
  2. If a visual or physical disability or other special need prevents you from taking the examination under regular conditions, you may request special arrangements. Please submit written documentation of your disability to help PSI determine the arrangements to be made. PSI complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Rescheduling


If you cannot attend your scheduled examination date or fail to appear for your scheduled examination, PSI will reschedule you for the next available date. You must submit an additional $15.00 rescheduling fee for this service.

 

Examination Results

  1. As of January 1, 1997 same day scoring is available. If you receive a passing score on both parts of the exam, you will receive information on obtaining your license. If you do not pass both parts, you will receive information for retaking those parts.

For confidentiality, scores will not be given over the telephone.

Click here for Fees.

 

 

MASTER BARBER EXAMINATION


Please bring the following items to the examination:

 

Theory


Two sharpened, number-two pencils

 

1. Equipment and Supplies
Blow dryer
Adjustable clippers, T-edgers
Straight razor, blades, and shaving cream
Combs, hairbrush, shears
Hair cloth, neck strip, and smock
Six to eight (minimum) clean towels
Shampoo and conditioner
Five permanent rods and retention papers
Plastic bag for wet towels
Dry sanitation supplies
Aftershave, Face cream, Astringent,Powder
Gloves

2. Model or mannequin with at least four inches of hair.

 

You must bring a live model for the practical portion of your examination. All models must be male and at least 16 years of age.

Models may not be an owner of a barber school or college of barbering, a barber student, barber instructor, master barber or applicant for examination.

Theory Examination Outline

 
1. Patron protection
a. Public sanitation
b. Sanitation methods
c. Product chemistry
d. Storage and safety
e. Medical precautions
f. Conditions and disorders

2. Hair and scalp
a. Structure
b. Composition
c. Blood, nerve, and muscle
d. Growth and regeneration
e. Analysis
f. Conditions and disorders

3. Physical services
a. Shampoo and rinses
i. Purpose and effects
ii. Materials and supplies
iii. Types of shampoos
iv. Procedure
v. Product chemistry
vi. Types of rinses

b. Scalp and hair care, facials

i. Condition
ii. Massage
iii. Procedures
iv. Product chemistry
v. Scalp treatments

 4. Chemical services

a. Hair coloring
i. Materials and supplies
ii. Techniques
iii. Scalp and hair
iv. Corrective methods
v. Product chemistry
vi. Safety precautions

b. Chemical waving
i. Procedures
ii. Techniques
iii. Materials and supplies
iv. Scalp/hair analysis
v. Product chemistry
vi. Application

c. Chemical hair relaxing
i. Purpose and effects
ii. Materials and supplies
iii. Scalp/hair analysis
iv. Product chemistry
v. Safety measures
vi. Application

5. Hairstyling and shaping
a. Hairstyling
i. Hairstyling
ii. Finishing techniques
b. Haircutting
i. Use of implements
ii. Shaping theory
iii. Techniques
iv. Product chemistry
6. Tennessee laws and Board rules

 

Practical


The barber practical examination is performed using a live model. The examination consists of six sections and lasts approximately three hours.

1. Appearance
No open-toed shoes.
2. Haircut (40 minutes)
Using scissor, razor, and clippers, perform a standard tapered haircut, removing at least 1/8" of hair.
3. Blow drying (15 minutes)
Demonstrate proper blow-drying techniques.
4. Mock shave procedures and strokes (30 minutes)
Demonstrate a shave with emphasis placed on patron protection and sanitation.
5. Facial (15 minutes)
Demonstrate draping and simulated facial manipulations.
6. Permanent waving (15 minutes)
Wrap at least four rods on one section of the head.

Reference Materials


The following texts may be helpful in preparing for your examination.

Tennessee Barber Laws; Rules and Regulations,
Department of Commerce and Insurance,
500 James Robertson Parkway, Nashville,
TN 37243-1148,1991

 

Milady's Standard Textbook of Professional
Barber-Styling, Revised Ed. Albany, NY
12212: Milady Publishing Company, 1993
(800) 836-5239

 

 

BARBER TECH EXAMINATION


Please bring the following items to the examination:

 

Theory


Two sharpened, number-two pencils

 

Practical

  1. Equipment and Supplies
  • Pair of snippers
  • Orangewood stick
  • Emery board
  • Cuticle pusher
  • Finger bowl
  • File
  • Nail brush
  • Cape
  • Shaving cream to simulate hair coloring and Applicator brush to apply it with Shampoo, conditioner, Clean towels
  • Plastic bag for wet towels
  • Smock
  • Dry sanitizer
  • Gloves
  • Wet sanitizer

 

2. Model

 

You must bring a live model for the practical portion of your examination. All models must be male and at least 16 years of age.

Models may not be an owner of a barber school or college of barbering, a barber student, barber instructor, master barber or applicant for examination.

Theory Examination Outline

  • Patron protection
    a. Sanitation
    b. Product chemistry
    c. Storage and safety
    d. Medical precautions
    e. First aid
    f. Conditions and disorders
  • Hair, scalp, skin, and nails (emphasis on hair and nails)
    a. Structure
    b. Composition
    c. Blood, nerve, and muscle
    d. Growth and regeneration
    e. Analysis
  • Physical services
    a. Shampoo and rinses
    b. Facials, scalp, and hair care
  • Hair coloring
    a. Chemistry
    b. Techniques
    c. Safety precautions
  • Laws and rules
    a. Tennessee Code, annotated
    b. Title 62, Chapter 3, Barber
    c. Rules of the Tennessee Board of Barber Examiners

 

Practical Examination Outline


The barber technician examination is performed using a live model. The examination lasts ap proximately 1 1/2 hours. It consists of four sections:

  1. Appearance
  2. Equipment and supplies
  3. Coloring (simulated-aniline derivative)
  4. Manicuring-basic

Reference Materials


The following texts may be helpful in preparing for your examination.

Tennessee Barber Laws; Rules and Regulations,
Department of Commerce and Insurance,
500 James Robertson Parkway, Nashville,
TN 37243-1148,1991

 

Milady's Art and Science of Nail Technology,
Albany, NY 12212: Milady Publishing
Company, 1992. (800) 836-5239.

 

Milady's Standard Textbook of Professional
Barber-Styling, Revised Ed. Albany, NY
12212: Milady Publishing Company, 1993
(800) 836-5239

 

 

BARBER INSTRUCTOR EXAMINATION
Please bring the following items to the examination:

Theory
Two sharpened, number-two pencils

Practical

  1. Bring all materials and visual aids necessary to complete the practical as outlined in this bulletin of information.
  2. You must bring a live model for the practical portion of your examination. All models must be male and at least 16 years of age.

Models may not be an owner of a barber school or college of barbering, a barber student, barber instructor, master barber or applicant for examination.

Theory Examination Outline

  • Motivation and learning
    a. Learning processes
    b. Curriculum
    c. Course development
    d. Individual differences
  • Teacher preparation
    a. Methodology
    b. Presentation
    c. Objectives
  • Teaching methods
    a. Communication techniques
    b. Course development
    c. Instructional aids
    d. Discussion
    e. Lecture
    f. Demonstration
    g. Performance
  • Classroom management
    a. Safety
    b. Discipline
    c. Supervision
  • Testing
    a. Purposes
    b. Methods
    c. Test construction
    d. Administration
  • Instruction evaluation
    a. Effects on students
    b. Teaching plans
    c. Performance
    d. Student evaluation

Practical Examination Outline
The instructor practical examination is performed in a classroom setting and lasts approximately I 1/2 hours. A specific assignment will be mailed to you ten days in advance of your scheduled examination date.

1. Lesson Plan: Prepared in advance.

Develop step-by-step plan for conducting a class using appropriate principles of learning, motivation, presentation, application, and evaluation.

2. Theory Presentation. 25-30 minutes

Present theory lecture showing proper implementation of lesson plan. You are graded on proper procedure and content, presentation and communication skills, and use of appropriate teaching methods. Requires the use of adequate instructional aids.

3. Demonstration 30 minutes

Perform demonstration technique for teaching manipulative skills. You are graded for procedure, technical skill, content, and delivery.

Reference Materials
The following texts may be helpful in preparing for your examination.

Tennessee Barber Laws; Rules and Regulations,
Department of Commerce and Insurance,
500 James Robertson Parkway, Nashville,
TN 37243-1148,1991

Cosmetology Hairstyling Teacher-Training
Manual, Albany, NY 12212: Milady Publishing
Company, 1989. (800) 836-5239.

Milady's Standard Textbook of Professional
Barber-Styling, Revised Ed. Albany, NY
12212: Milady Publishing Company, 1993
(800) 836-5239