California Barber Written Exam
Questions with 100% Detailed Answers
What is a steatoma? - ✔✔Sebaceous cyst of subcutaneous tumor filled with
sebum
The cause of acne vulgaris is - ✔✔Chronic inflammation of hair follicles and
associated sebaceous glands, 1. hormone associated increase in sebum
production and excess keratin production block follicles, forming comedones
What are levels of color - ✔✔Lightness to darkness
What is seborrhea? - ✔✔Severe oiliness of the skin
What is a subjective symptom found during a skin analysis? - ✔✔Inflamed skin
What are subjective symptoms? - ✔✔A symptom apparent to the individual
afflicted but not observable by others
Acid-balanced shampoo - ✔✔Shampoo that is balanced to the pH of skin and
hair (4.5 to 5.5)
Set of the shears - ✔✔The manner in which the blades and shanks of the shears
align with each other and are joined at the tension screw or rivet
Highest form on decontamination - ✔✔sterilization
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, Tinea favosa - ✔✔(tinea favus) fungal infection characterized by dry, sulfur-
yellow, cup-like crusts on the scalp called scutula.
Good skin has a balance of - ✔✔Oil and water
pH of temporary hair color - ✔✔3.5-4.5
Natural pH of hair - ✔✔4.5-5.5
Sinusoidal current is used during: - ✔✔scalp and facial manipulations
Sinusoidal current is - ✔✔A smooth, repetitive alternating current; the most
commonly used alternating current waveform, used in the high frequency
machine and can produce heat.
Four types of muscle tissue - ✔✔epithelial, connective, muscle, nerve
To hone is - ✔✔to sharpen
The aponeurosis is found on what part of the skull - ✔✔top of the skull
Stages of hair growth - ✔✔anagen, catagen, telogen
OSHA stands for - ✔✔Occupational Safety and Health Administration
What does OSHA do? - ✔✔Sets standards for a safe and healthy workplace.
MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) - ✔✔Provides communication to workers
regarding chemicals used in the office
What is the shoulder of a blade? - ✔✔back edge of the razor
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Questions with 100% Detailed Answers
What is a steatoma? - ✔✔Sebaceous cyst of subcutaneous tumor filled with
sebum
The cause of acne vulgaris is - ✔✔Chronic inflammation of hair follicles and
associated sebaceous glands, 1. hormone associated increase in sebum
production and excess keratin production block follicles, forming comedones
What are levels of color - ✔✔Lightness to darkness
What is seborrhea? - ✔✔Severe oiliness of the skin
What is a subjective symptom found during a skin analysis? - ✔✔Inflamed skin
What are subjective symptoms? - ✔✔A symptom apparent to the individual
afflicted but not observable by others
Acid-balanced shampoo - ✔✔Shampoo that is balanced to the pH of skin and
hair (4.5 to 5.5)
Set of the shears - ✔✔The manner in which the blades and shanks of the shears
align with each other and are joined at the tension screw or rivet
Highest form on decontamination - ✔✔sterilization
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©KERRYMARTIN 2025/2026. YEAR PUBLISHED 2025.
, Tinea favosa - ✔✔(tinea favus) fungal infection characterized by dry, sulfur-
yellow, cup-like crusts on the scalp called scutula.
Good skin has a balance of - ✔✔Oil and water
pH of temporary hair color - ✔✔3.5-4.5
Natural pH of hair - ✔✔4.5-5.5
Sinusoidal current is used during: - ✔✔scalp and facial manipulations
Sinusoidal current is - ✔✔A smooth, repetitive alternating current; the most
commonly used alternating current waveform, used in the high frequency
machine and can produce heat.
Four types of muscle tissue - ✔✔epithelial, connective, muscle, nerve
To hone is - ✔✔to sharpen
The aponeurosis is found on what part of the skull - ✔✔top of the skull
Stages of hair growth - ✔✔anagen, catagen, telogen
OSHA stands for - ✔✔Occupational Safety and Health Administration
What does OSHA do? - ✔✔Sets standards for a safe and healthy workplace.
MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) - ✔✔Provides communication to workers
regarding chemicals used in the office
What is the shoulder of a blade? - ✔✔back edge of the razor
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