Florida Restricted Barber Practice Exam 2025

During which service is a neck strip commonly used?

1. Shampooing

2. Shaving

3. Blow-drying

4. Coloring

The correct answer is: Shaving

A neck strip is commonly used during shaving services primarily to protect the client's skin and clothing from hair and shaving products. It serves as a barrier, helping to keep the area clean while ensuring that hair clippings do not irritate the skin or stain clothes. This is particularly important as shaving often involves the removal of hair very close to the skin, where cuts or nicks could occur. The neck strip is placed around the collar area to secure it in place, providing comfort and safety throughout the shaving process. In contrast, while shampooing, blow-drying, and coloring services are also important aspects of barbering, they typically do not require the use of a neck strip for hygiene and protection in the same way that shaving does. During these services, other tools or coverings are used to protect the client, such as towels or capes. Therefore, the neck strip's specific application and purpose make it essential during shaving.