BARBERS STATE BOARD Q&A
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE 2026
FULL QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◍ androgenic alopecia.
Answer: ______ is hair loss that occurs as a result of genetics , age, and
hormonal changes that cause the miniaturization of terminal hair, converting
it to vellum hair.
◍ androgen alopecia.
Answer: ____ is hair loss that occurs as a result of genetics, age, and
hormonal changes that cause the miniaturization of terminal hair, converting
it to villus hair
◍ male pattern baldness.
Answer: androgenic alopecia in men is also called____.
◍ areata.
Answer: alopecia is characterized by hair falling out in round patches
◍ minoxidil.
Answer: _____ is a topical treatment that is applied to the scalp twice a day
◍ an oral medication for hair loss.
Answer: finasteride is______
◍ pityriasis.
Answer: dandruff is technically known as______
◍ large dry flakes.
Answer: scalp irritation,_____, and an itchy scalp are characteristics of
, pityriasis wapitis simplex
◍ greasy or waxy scales.
Answer: _______ that stick to the scalp in patches are characteristics of
pityriasis steatoides
◍ tinea sycosis.
Answer: ______ is a fungal infection that occurs chiefly over the bearded
area
◍ dry, sulphur-yellow, cuplike crusts.
Answer: _____ on the scalp are symptoms of tinea favosa
◍ pediculosis capitis.
Answer: animal parasites cause_____ and scabies
◍ folliculitis.
Answer: sycosis vulgaris, ____, and pseudofolliculitis barbaar are
staphylococcal inections involving the follicles
◍ boil.
Answer: the technical term for a ____ is furuncle
◍ razor bumps.
Answer: Pseudofolliculitis barbae is referred to as "______"
◍ hypertrichosis.
Answer: ______ is abnormal hair growth and can be treated in the
barbershop
◍ canities.
Answer: ______ is caused by loss of natural melanin
◍ trichoptilosis.
Answer: split ends are called______
◍ fragility's crinium.
Answer: brittle hair is technically known as______.
◍ shampoo products.
, Answer: professional barber chooses____ according to the condition of the
client's hair and scalp
◍ conditioners.
Answer: ______ for the hair are designed to deposit moisture or protein
◍ shampoo.
Answer: _____ capes should be waterproof
◍ nylon.
Answer: haircutting capes are made of ______, in order to shed wet and dry
hair more effectively
◍ neck strip.
Answer: the application of a______ between the client's skin and the drape
is a requirement of every state's barber laws, rules, and regulations
◍ two.
Answer: ____ towel(s) should always be used for chemical services
◍ inclined.
Answer: in the barbershop, the ____ method of shampooing is used when a
standard shampoo bowl is unavailable
◍ helps to avoid neck strain.
Answer: at the shampoo bowl, keeping your chin parallel to the floor_____
◍ for a client's dissatisfaction.
Answer: Insufficient scalp massage might be a reason_______.
◍ products used in the shop.
Answer: it is essential that the barber is knowledgeable about the _____ and
performs a hair and scalp analysis
◍ warm.
Answer: in a shampoo service, _____ water reacts well during the foaming
process
◍ seating and draping the client.
, Answer: the consultation should be done after_____
◍ removed from.
Answer: powder dry shampoo is______ the client's hair with a brush
◍ overactive or under-active oil glands.
Answer: a tight scalp and ______ may be corrected with scalp treatments
◍ increase blood circulation.
Answer: to relax the pores and _______ the scalp, use a scalp steamer
◍ hair papillae.
Answer: firm rotary movements loosen the scalp tissues and help to improve
the health of the hair and scalp by increasing blood circulation to the_____.
◍ hair shaft.
Answer: scalp massage affects all of the following except the_____
◍ dry.
Answer: scalp preparations for____ hair and scalp include moisturizing and
emollient agents
◍ oily.
Answer: manipulating a(n) _____ scalp is beneficial because it releases
hardened sebum from folicles
◍ dandruff.
Answer: in a(n)_____ scalp treatment, both barber and client should put
safety goggles before the application of ultraviolet rays
◍ alcohol.
Answer: products containing_____ should be applied to the hair or scalp
only after high-frequency treatments
◍ reconditioning treatments.
Answer: dry and damaged hair can be greatly improved by _____ that make
the hair soft and pliable
◍ dandruff.
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE 2026
FULL QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◍ androgenic alopecia.
Answer: ______ is hair loss that occurs as a result of genetics , age, and
hormonal changes that cause the miniaturization of terminal hair, converting
it to vellum hair.
◍ androgen alopecia.
Answer: ____ is hair loss that occurs as a result of genetics, age, and
hormonal changes that cause the miniaturization of terminal hair, converting
it to villus hair
◍ male pattern baldness.
Answer: androgenic alopecia in men is also called____.
◍ areata.
Answer: alopecia is characterized by hair falling out in round patches
◍ minoxidil.
Answer: _____ is a topical treatment that is applied to the scalp twice a day
◍ an oral medication for hair loss.
Answer: finasteride is______
◍ pityriasis.
Answer: dandruff is technically known as______
◍ large dry flakes.
Answer: scalp irritation,_____, and an itchy scalp are characteristics of
, pityriasis wapitis simplex
◍ greasy or waxy scales.
Answer: _______ that stick to the scalp in patches are characteristics of
pityriasis steatoides
◍ tinea sycosis.
Answer: ______ is a fungal infection that occurs chiefly over the bearded
area
◍ dry, sulphur-yellow, cuplike crusts.
Answer: _____ on the scalp are symptoms of tinea favosa
◍ pediculosis capitis.
Answer: animal parasites cause_____ and scabies
◍ folliculitis.
Answer: sycosis vulgaris, ____, and pseudofolliculitis barbaar are
staphylococcal inections involving the follicles
◍ boil.
Answer: the technical term for a ____ is furuncle
◍ razor bumps.
Answer: Pseudofolliculitis barbae is referred to as "______"
◍ hypertrichosis.
Answer: ______ is abnormal hair growth and can be treated in the
barbershop
◍ canities.
Answer: ______ is caused by loss of natural melanin
◍ trichoptilosis.
Answer: split ends are called______
◍ fragility's crinium.
Answer: brittle hair is technically known as______.
◍ shampoo products.
, Answer: professional barber chooses____ according to the condition of the
client's hair and scalp
◍ conditioners.
Answer: ______ for the hair are designed to deposit moisture or protein
◍ shampoo.
Answer: _____ capes should be waterproof
◍ nylon.
Answer: haircutting capes are made of ______, in order to shed wet and dry
hair more effectively
◍ neck strip.
Answer: the application of a______ between the client's skin and the drape
is a requirement of every state's barber laws, rules, and regulations
◍ two.
Answer: ____ towel(s) should always be used for chemical services
◍ inclined.
Answer: in the barbershop, the ____ method of shampooing is used when a
standard shampoo bowl is unavailable
◍ helps to avoid neck strain.
Answer: at the shampoo bowl, keeping your chin parallel to the floor_____
◍ for a client's dissatisfaction.
Answer: Insufficient scalp massage might be a reason_______.
◍ products used in the shop.
Answer: it is essential that the barber is knowledgeable about the _____ and
performs a hair and scalp analysis
◍ warm.
Answer: in a shampoo service, _____ water reacts well during the foaming
process
◍ seating and draping the client.
, Answer: the consultation should be done after_____
◍ removed from.
Answer: powder dry shampoo is______ the client's hair with a brush
◍ overactive or under-active oil glands.
Answer: a tight scalp and ______ may be corrected with scalp treatments
◍ increase blood circulation.
Answer: to relax the pores and _______ the scalp, use a scalp steamer
◍ hair papillae.
Answer: firm rotary movements loosen the scalp tissues and help to improve
the health of the hair and scalp by increasing blood circulation to the_____.
◍ hair shaft.
Answer: scalp massage affects all of the following except the_____
◍ dry.
Answer: scalp preparations for____ hair and scalp include moisturizing and
emollient agents
◍ oily.
Answer: manipulating a(n) _____ scalp is beneficial because it releases
hardened sebum from folicles
◍ dandruff.
Answer: in a(n)_____ scalp treatment, both barber and client should put
safety goggles before the application of ultraviolet rays
◍ alcohol.
Answer: products containing_____ should be applied to the hair or scalp
only after high-frequency treatments
◍ reconditioning treatments.
Answer: dry and damaged hair can be greatly improved by _____ that make
the hair soft and pliable
◍ dandruff.
