BARBICIDE certification is a proof of an individual‘s expertise in infection control within the beauty and barber industries, and is administered by Barbicide. This certification is essential for barbers, hairdressers, and other cosmetologists who use Barbicide, a blue disinfectant solution, to sterilize hair-cutting tools. The certification can be obtained through online classes, and is often provided for free by employers, with a minimal cost of $15 to $20 for those who have to pay. The training covers six different qualifications and takes one to two hours to complete, and is widely utilized by professionals and establishments in the beauty and barber industries.