BARBER CLASS A, TEXAS QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2026-2027
Melanin protects the skin from? - CORRECT ANSWER-Melanin is a brown-
black pigment that gives the skin color and serves as the protectective screen from the sun'
s rays.
Astringents are suitable for what type of skin? - CORRECT ANSWER-Oily and acne prone
When should the customer desire to polish color be determined? - CORRECT ANSWER-
During the client consultation
The main function of an astringent cleaner is to? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Astringents may have an alcohol content up to 35% and may be used to remove oily accum
ulation on the skin after a facial or shave.
When is the reverse backhand performed on the client? - CORRECT ANSWER-
The reverse backhand position is only used during a neck shave.
When an astringent is too hard on the client's skin, what should be applied? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Skin tonics or toners and fresheners are milder forms of astringents.
When using the hone, how should it be laying? - CORRECT ANSWER-
The razor should be stroked edge first.
How many saving areas are on the face? - CORRECT ANSWER-14
What stroke does the barber use on the left side of the ear outline? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Reverse freehand.
,When shaving, a barber always gently glides with what point of the blade leading? -
CORRECT ANSWER-The razor is stroked with the point leading.
What stroke is gliding away from the barber when the point of the razor is leading forward
movement? - CORRECT ANSWER-The back hand position.
To maintain a client's protection during a shave service, the barber should? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Analyze client prior to shave.
If a client has open wounds or abrasions, so the barber proceed with the service? -
CORRECT ANSWER-No.
How is the cutting stroke with a razor achieved? - CORRECT ANSWER-
The razor is positioned at a slight angle to the skin surface in the point leading.
What can result when the skin is loose during the shave? - CORRECT ANSWER-Cuts or nicks.
Which movement is used during lathering with the cushion tips of the fingers? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Rotary movements.
Lather prepares the skin by? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Lathering cleanses the skin and softens the hair.
For a right handed barber, how many times is a backhand razor positioned used on the righ
t side of the face? - CORRECT ANSWER-2
What is a problem caused by the close shave during the second time over shave? -
CORRECT ANSWER-It may irritate the skin and lead to infection or ingrown hairs.
, A cosmetology or a barber establish it may be inspected by? - CORRECT ANSWER-
The department of licensing and regulation.
Which of the following is required to obtain a business specialty permit? -
CORRECT ANSWER-
An application on a department approved form and the required inspection fee.
The Texas Department of Regulation has the power to? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Can issue, revoke, and/ or suspend licenses.
What must a barber and barber instructor do to renew their licenses? - CORRECT ANSWER-
They must renew on or before the expiration date. Licenses are good for two years.
A shop license can be revoked if TDLR finds what? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Misuse and/or malpractice in the shop.
How many days does a licensed barber have to report a name change? -
CORRECT ANSWER-10 Days.
After a change in ownership, what must the new owners of a shop do? -
CORRECT ANSWER-
New owners must obtain new permit not later than 30 days after date of transfer.
Of the 3 porosity levels of hair (resistant, normal, porous), which often resist chemical soluti
ons? - CORRECT ANSWER-Resistant.
In a permanent wave service, what is the prep condition? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Towel, cape, towel
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2026-2027
Melanin protects the skin from? - CORRECT ANSWER-Melanin is a brown-
black pigment that gives the skin color and serves as the protectective screen from the sun'
s rays.
Astringents are suitable for what type of skin? - CORRECT ANSWER-Oily and acne prone
When should the customer desire to polish color be determined? - CORRECT ANSWER-
During the client consultation
The main function of an astringent cleaner is to? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Astringents may have an alcohol content up to 35% and may be used to remove oily accum
ulation on the skin after a facial or shave.
When is the reverse backhand performed on the client? - CORRECT ANSWER-
The reverse backhand position is only used during a neck shave.
When an astringent is too hard on the client's skin, what should be applied? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Skin tonics or toners and fresheners are milder forms of astringents.
When using the hone, how should it be laying? - CORRECT ANSWER-
The razor should be stroked edge first.
How many saving areas are on the face? - CORRECT ANSWER-14
What stroke does the barber use on the left side of the ear outline? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Reverse freehand.
,When shaving, a barber always gently glides with what point of the blade leading? -
CORRECT ANSWER-The razor is stroked with the point leading.
What stroke is gliding away from the barber when the point of the razor is leading forward
movement? - CORRECT ANSWER-The back hand position.
To maintain a client's protection during a shave service, the barber should? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Analyze client prior to shave.
If a client has open wounds or abrasions, so the barber proceed with the service? -
CORRECT ANSWER-No.
How is the cutting stroke with a razor achieved? - CORRECT ANSWER-
The razor is positioned at a slight angle to the skin surface in the point leading.
What can result when the skin is loose during the shave? - CORRECT ANSWER-Cuts or nicks.
Which movement is used during lathering with the cushion tips of the fingers? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Rotary movements.
Lather prepares the skin by? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Lathering cleanses the skin and softens the hair.
For a right handed barber, how many times is a backhand razor positioned used on the righ
t side of the face? - CORRECT ANSWER-2
What is a problem caused by the close shave during the second time over shave? -
CORRECT ANSWER-It may irritate the skin and lead to infection or ingrown hairs.
, A cosmetology or a barber establish it may be inspected by? - CORRECT ANSWER-
The department of licensing and regulation.
Which of the following is required to obtain a business specialty permit? -
CORRECT ANSWER-
An application on a department approved form and the required inspection fee.
The Texas Department of Regulation has the power to? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Can issue, revoke, and/ or suspend licenses.
What must a barber and barber instructor do to renew their licenses? - CORRECT ANSWER-
They must renew on or before the expiration date. Licenses are good for two years.
A shop license can be revoked if TDLR finds what? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Misuse and/or malpractice in the shop.
How many days does a licensed barber have to report a name change? -
CORRECT ANSWER-10 Days.
After a change in ownership, what must the new owners of a shop do? -
CORRECT ANSWER-
New owners must obtain new permit not later than 30 days after date of transfer.
Of the 3 porosity levels of hair (resistant, normal, porous), which often resist chemical soluti
ons? - CORRECT ANSWER-Resistant.
In a permanent wave service, what is the prep condition? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Towel, cape, towel
