PSI California Barber Study Guide practice questions and answers 2026.
What stroke should be used when shaving beneath the lower lip? - ANSWER:
Reverse Freehand
Which is a place used for storing disinfected tools and implements in the salon? -
ANSWER: Covered Container
Which of the following is the most common form of temporary hair removal? -
ANSWER: Shaving
Which of the following is a skin pigmentation disorder? - ANSWER: Lentigo
What precaution should be used when applying a hot towel before a shave? -
ANSWER: Testing the water temperature on your wrist
Which stroke should be used when shaving across the chin? - ANSWER: Freehand
Which of the following is a sterilizer approved for salon use? - ANSWER: Autoclave
Which is the ingredient in shampoo that attracts oily dirt in hair and wash it away? -
ANSWER: Surfactant
Which of the following is TRUE of normal hair growth? - ANSWER: Shaving or
cutting the hair has no effect on hair growth
Which is the proper way to wash hands? - ANSWER: Wet, lather, scrub, rinse, dry
Which of the following hair conditions resists color? - ANSWER: Low porosity
Which of the following helps soften tissues, making it more accepting of
moisturizers and other treatment products? - ANSWER: Facial steamer
What is the best way to prevent punctures when shaving? - ANSWER: Applying
shaving cream to the skin
Which of the following hair color procedures will lighten hair prior to depositing
color? - ANSWER: Double process
OSHA regulates all of these EXCEPT - ANSWER: Evaluation of skilled and
competent services
What MUST a new client do before their first service is performed - ANSWER:
Complete a consultation card.
In which phase of hair growth is new hair produced? - ANSWER: Anagen
What stroke should be used when shaving beneath the lower lip? - ANSWER:
Reverse Freehand
Which is a place used for storing disinfected tools and implements in the salon? -
ANSWER: Covered Container
Which of the following is the most common form of temporary hair removal? -
ANSWER: Shaving
Which of the following is a skin pigmentation disorder? - ANSWER: Lentigo
What precaution should be used when applying a hot towel before a shave? -
ANSWER: Testing the water temperature on your wrist
Which stroke should be used when shaving across the chin? - ANSWER: Freehand
Which of the following is a sterilizer approved for salon use? - ANSWER: Autoclave
Which is the ingredient in shampoo that attracts oily dirt in hair and wash it away? -
ANSWER: Surfactant
Which of the following is TRUE of normal hair growth? - ANSWER: Shaving or
cutting the hair has no effect on hair growth
Which is the proper way to wash hands? - ANSWER: Wet, lather, scrub, rinse, dry
Which of the following hair conditions resists color? - ANSWER: Low porosity
Which of the following helps soften tissues, making it more accepting of
moisturizers and other treatment products? - ANSWER: Facial steamer
What is the best way to prevent punctures when shaving? - ANSWER: Applying
shaving cream to the skin
Which of the following hair color procedures will lighten hair prior to depositing
color? - ANSWER: Double process
OSHA regulates all of these EXCEPT - ANSWER: Evaluation of skilled and
competent services
What MUST a new client do before their first service is performed - ANSWER:
Complete a consultation card.
In which phase of hair growth is new hair produced? - ANSWER: Anagen
