BARBERS STATE BOARD FINAL PAPER
2026 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
What is the study of microorganisms? - VERIFIED ANSWERBacteria, virus, fungus
What is the standard parting of a subsection for applying hair lighteners? - VERIFIED ANSWER1/8 inch
The muscle b/w the upper and lower jaws that compress the cheeks and expel air b/w the lip are called?
- VERIFIED ANSWERBuccinator
The amount of hair per square inch of the scalp? - VERIFIED ANSWERDensity
The basic or true colors that can not be created by combining other colors? - VERIFIED ANSWERPrimary
colors
Where should you hold a razor when changing out the blade? - VERIFIED ANSWERThe shoulder
How should you drape a client for a shaving service? - VERIFIED ANSWERLoose front
What should you do to hair that is dry and brittle before hair color service? - VERIFIED ANSWERHair
conditioner
What should be covered during a facial treatment? - VERIFIED ANSWERHair and body
,What does free form blowdrying achieve? - VERIFIED ANSWERIt builds fullness into the style while
allowing the hair to fall in the natural flow of the cut
What should you do before a thermal iron on a client? - VERIFIED ANSWERTemperature test
What are the 3 levels of decontamination? - VERIFIED ANSWERSanitation, disinfection, sterilization
What is free form blowdrying? - VERIFIED ANSWERA quick and easy method of drying the clients hair
that is probably most like the technique used at home
What base colors are used to form or develop artificial hair color? - VERIFIED ANSWERPrimary and
secondary colors
Client has a 6 red violet hair color and wants an 8 natural brown, what color should you use to neutralize
the unwanted tone - VERIFIED ANSWERA yellow-green
What shave steps are reverse freehand? - VERIFIED ANSWER5,10,13,14
Hairlines are also known as.... - VERIFIED ANSWERDesign line
What conditioning treatment is used to add moisture and protein to hair? - VERIFIED ANSWERInstant
conditioners
What part of the fingers should you use to shampoo or massage the scalp? - VERIFIED ANSWERCushion
of the fingers
Permanent hair color requires what kind of test? - VERIFIED ANSWERA patch test
What is the bony encasing that protects the brain? - VERIFIED ANSWERCranium
,What should you do when consulting a client for a facial treatment? - VERIFIED ANSWERFirst, observe
the clients skin type, condition, appearance, feel. Second, ask the client questions relating to the skin
What are the veins of the head, face, and neck called? - VERIFIED ANSWERThe internal and external
jugular veins
When is the straight razor in balance? - VERIFIED ANSWERWhen the weight of the blade and handle are
equal
If you notice dry, brittle and red patterns on a client before a shave you should... - VERIFIED
ANSWERRefuse service
What does the level of hair color mean? - VERIFIED ANSWERThe lightness/ darkness of the hair
What are the characteristics of hair with low porosity? - VERIFIED ANSWERIt absorbs less moisture
What is the pH of acid balanced shampoos? - VERIFIED ANSWER4.5-5.5
What lesions should barbers be aware of? - VERIFIED ANSWERPrimary and secondary
A kneading movement performed with light form pressure is called? - VERIFIED ANSWERPetrissage
If they have dry patches of skin prior to a facial treatment, what type of service should you recommend?
- VERIFIED ANSWERStimulate oil production for protection of skin service, hydrating the skin with
moisturizers, humectants, and drinking a lot of water
What is the grind of a razor? - VERIFIED ANSWERThe shape of the blade after it has been ground. There
are 2 types of razor grinds: Concave and Wedge
What are polypeptide chains that cross linked to form a ladder like structure? - VERIFIED ANSWERSide
bonds of cross bonds
, Who should you advise clients with serious scalp disorders to? - VERIFIED ANSWERConsult a physician
Where is the reverse backhand stroke used? - VERIFIED ANSWERNeck shave and sideburns
When do you not use a hot towel on the face? - VERIFIED ANSWERWhen the skin is chapped, blistered,
thin, sensitive, or when pustules, abrasions, or lesions are present
How do you clean shears? - VERIFIED ANSWERWarm water and soap and dry lubricate according to the
manufacturer recommendations
What are the 2 levels of decontamination that are most often used in a barbershop? - VERIFIED
ANSWERSanitation and disinfection
What should you do to hair that is dry and brittle before hair color service? - VERIFIED ANSWERHair
conditioner
Where is the buccinator located? - VERIFIED ANSWERBetween the upper and lower jaw
What is Tinea Favosa? - VERIFIED ANSWERHoneycomb ringworm
Acne is a disorder of what gland? - VERIFIED ANSWERSebaceous gland
Highest degree of decontamination - VERIFIED ANSWERSterilization
How do you clean a hone? - VERIFIED ANSWERWater and pumice stone
What is the pH of the conditioner? - VERIFIED ANSWER3.5-5.5
What is the pH of temporary hair color? - VERIFIED ANSWER4.5-5.5
2026 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
What is the study of microorganisms? - VERIFIED ANSWERBacteria, virus, fungus
What is the standard parting of a subsection for applying hair lighteners? - VERIFIED ANSWER1/8 inch
The muscle b/w the upper and lower jaws that compress the cheeks and expel air b/w the lip are called?
- VERIFIED ANSWERBuccinator
The amount of hair per square inch of the scalp? - VERIFIED ANSWERDensity
The basic or true colors that can not be created by combining other colors? - VERIFIED ANSWERPrimary
colors
Where should you hold a razor when changing out the blade? - VERIFIED ANSWERThe shoulder
How should you drape a client for a shaving service? - VERIFIED ANSWERLoose front
What should you do to hair that is dry and brittle before hair color service? - VERIFIED ANSWERHair
conditioner
What should be covered during a facial treatment? - VERIFIED ANSWERHair and body
,What does free form blowdrying achieve? - VERIFIED ANSWERIt builds fullness into the style while
allowing the hair to fall in the natural flow of the cut
What should you do before a thermal iron on a client? - VERIFIED ANSWERTemperature test
What are the 3 levels of decontamination? - VERIFIED ANSWERSanitation, disinfection, sterilization
What is free form blowdrying? - VERIFIED ANSWERA quick and easy method of drying the clients hair
that is probably most like the technique used at home
What base colors are used to form or develop artificial hair color? - VERIFIED ANSWERPrimary and
secondary colors
Client has a 6 red violet hair color and wants an 8 natural brown, what color should you use to neutralize
the unwanted tone - VERIFIED ANSWERA yellow-green
What shave steps are reverse freehand? - VERIFIED ANSWER5,10,13,14
Hairlines are also known as.... - VERIFIED ANSWERDesign line
What conditioning treatment is used to add moisture and protein to hair? - VERIFIED ANSWERInstant
conditioners
What part of the fingers should you use to shampoo or massage the scalp? - VERIFIED ANSWERCushion
of the fingers
Permanent hair color requires what kind of test? - VERIFIED ANSWERA patch test
What is the bony encasing that protects the brain? - VERIFIED ANSWERCranium
,What should you do when consulting a client for a facial treatment? - VERIFIED ANSWERFirst, observe
the clients skin type, condition, appearance, feel. Second, ask the client questions relating to the skin
What are the veins of the head, face, and neck called? - VERIFIED ANSWERThe internal and external
jugular veins
When is the straight razor in balance? - VERIFIED ANSWERWhen the weight of the blade and handle are
equal
If you notice dry, brittle and red patterns on a client before a shave you should... - VERIFIED
ANSWERRefuse service
What does the level of hair color mean? - VERIFIED ANSWERThe lightness/ darkness of the hair
What are the characteristics of hair with low porosity? - VERIFIED ANSWERIt absorbs less moisture
What is the pH of acid balanced shampoos? - VERIFIED ANSWER4.5-5.5
What lesions should barbers be aware of? - VERIFIED ANSWERPrimary and secondary
A kneading movement performed with light form pressure is called? - VERIFIED ANSWERPetrissage
If they have dry patches of skin prior to a facial treatment, what type of service should you recommend?
- VERIFIED ANSWERStimulate oil production for protection of skin service, hydrating the skin with
moisturizers, humectants, and drinking a lot of water
What is the grind of a razor? - VERIFIED ANSWERThe shape of the blade after it has been ground. There
are 2 types of razor grinds: Concave and Wedge
What are polypeptide chains that cross linked to form a ladder like structure? - VERIFIED ANSWERSide
bonds of cross bonds
, Who should you advise clients with serious scalp disorders to? - VERIFIED ANSWERConsult a physician
Where is the reverse backhand stroke used? - VERIFIED ANSWERNeck shave and sideburns
When do you not use a hot towel on the face? - VERIFIED ANSWERWhen the skin is chapped, blistered,
thin, sensitive, or when pustules, abrasions, or lesions are present
How do you clean shears? - VERIFIED ANSWERWarm water and soap and dry lubricate according to the
manufacturer recommendations
What are the 2 levels of decontamination that are most often used in a barbershop? - VERIFIED
ANSWERSanitation and disinfection
What should you do to hair that is dry and brittle before hair color service? - VERIFIED ANSWERHair
conditioner
Where is the buccinator located? - VERIFIED ANSWERBetween the upper and lower jaw
What is Tinea Favosa? - VERIFIED ANSWERHoneycomb ringworm
Acne is a disorder of what gland? - VERIFIED ANSWERSebaceous gland
Highest degree of decontamination - VERIFIED ANSWERSterilization
How do you clean a hone? - VERIFIED ANSWERWater and pumice stone
What is the pH of the conditioner? - VERIFIED ANSWER3.5-5.5
What is the pH of temporary hair color? - VERIFIED ANSWER4.5-5.5
