CANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETIN (CIB)

BLOW DRY STYLING (10 minutes)

Domain Details

The following outlines the scope of content covered by the NIC National Examination Barber 1 (No Chemical)-Barber Styling Blow Dry Styling Additional Section CIB.

BLOW DRY STYLING (10 minutes)

Proctor – Verbal Instructions: Read to all candidates:

You will have 2 minutes to set up the supplies for the Blow Dry Styling section of this examination.

Do not demonstrate any procedures until the verbal instructions have been given and you are instructed to begin.

Step back to indicate you have finished.

(1) The instructions will be repeated.

(2) You may begin.

Proctor – Verbal Instructions: Read if all candidates have stepped back to indicate that they have completed the section before the timing has elapsed:

All candidates have indicated that they have completed this section of the examination, we will now proceed.

Proctor – Verbal Instructions: Read if the timer goes off before all candidates have stepped back:

Please stop working.

Proctor - Verbal Instructions for Set Up: Read to all candidates:

You will perform Blow Dry Styling.

You will prepare your client for the service.

The hair must be wet.

You will blow dry only one front quadrant/section using a brush.

You will be expected to follow all client protection, safety and infection control procedures.

You will have 10 minutes to complete this section.

You will be informed when you have 5 minutes remaining.

Step back to indicate you have finished.

(1) The instructions will be repeated.

(2) You may begin.

  • Candidates will be evaluated on the following tasks:

  • 1 Blow dry styling supplies are labeled in English

  • 2 Implements and supplies are visibly clean

  • 3 Demonstrates safe use of blow dryer

  • 4 Controls hair with brush

  • 5 Final result of blow dry styling

  • 6 Maintains drape throughout section

  • 7 Places items to be disinfected, soiled linens, and trash in correct containers throughout section

Proctor – Verbal Instructions: Read if all candidates have stepped back to indicate that they have completed the section before the timing has elapsed:

All candidates have indicated that they have completed this section of the examination, we will now proceed.

Proctor – Verbal Instructions: Read if the timer goes off before all candidates have stepped back:

Please stop working.


SUGGESTED EXAMINATION SUPPLIES

Suggested supply list:

  • This is a list of suggested supplies for the practical examination.
  • Candidates are responsible for bringing all needed materials, even if not included on this list.
  • Tools must be in good working order.

Information related to labeling of supplies:

  • ALL supplies must be labeled in English
  • No other languages can be present unless an original manufacturer’s label is present in English
  • All other created labels must be only English
Suggested Supplies
  • Blow Dryer
  • Brush(es)
  • Comb(s)
  • Neck Strip(s)
  • Protective Capes (Child Size Capes may be Used for Mannequin)