CALIFORNIA BARBER LATEST
WRITTEN EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
What is the method used when the hair at the crown is longer than at the
nape? - ANSWERS-Tapering
In a chemical waving service, how do you apply the solution? -
ANSWERS-Crown to nape
If you spot dry patches of skin prior to a facial treatment, what type of
service do you recommend? - ANSWERS-Exfoliant conditioning
What should you do to hair that is dry and brittle before a hair color
service? - ANSWERS-Hair conditioner
What style of mustache would you do for a client that has very small
lips? - ANSWERS-Small, medium mustache
Prior to a shave, how should you sanitize the headrest? - ANSWERS-
Disinfect and cover
What protects the brain? - ANSWERS-Cranium
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, CALIFORNIA BARBER LATEST
WRITTEN EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
What parts of the face consists of the t-zone? - ANSWERS-Forehead,
nose and chin
What is the texture of a hair strand? - ANSWERS-Diameter of the hair
How to do make long necks appear shorter? - ANSWERS-Hair that is
left longer, fuller at the nape
What are the secondary colors? - ANSWERS-orange, green, violet
Blood borne pathogens - ANSWERS-Disease-causing organisms
transferred through contact with blood or other body fluids
What percentage of alcohol may be used to disinfect? - ANSWERS-70%
Trichology - ANSWERS-Scientific study of hair and its diseases and
care.
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, CALIFORNIA BARBER LATEST
WRITTEN EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Polypeptide chains are - ANSWERS-A chain of amino acids linked
together by peptide bonds.
Three type of side bonds - ANSWERS-Hyrogen, salt, and disulfide
bonds
Density - ANSWERS-The amount of hair per square inch of scalp
What is ammonium thioglycolate (ATG)? - ANSWERS-The main active
ingredient or reducing agent in alkaline
What is glyceral monothioglycolate (GMTG)? - ANSWERS-The main
active ingredient in true acid + acid balanced waves
Soft water is - ANSWERS-best for a barbershop
What are the three types of infrared light? - ANSWERS-White, red, and
blue
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WRITTEN EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
What is the method used when the hair at the crown is longer than at the
nape? - ANSWERS-Tapering
In a chemical waving service, how do you apply the solution? -
ANSWERS-Crown to nape
If you spot dry patches of skin prior to a facial treatment, what type of
service do you recommend? - ANSWERS-Exfoliant conditioning
What should you do to hair that is dry and brittle before a hair color
service? - ANSWERS-Hair conditioner
What style of mustache would you do for a client that has very small
lips? - ANSWERS-Small, medium mustache
Prior to a shave, how should you sanitize the headrest? - ANSWERS-
Disinfect and cover
What protects the brain? - ANSWERS-Cranium
END OF
PAGE
1
, CALIFORNIA BARBER LATEST
WRITTEN EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
What parts of the face consists of the t-zone? - ANSWERS-Forehead,
nose and chin
What is the texture of a hair strand? - ANSWERS-Diameter of the hair
How to do make long necks appear shorter? - ANSWERS-Hair that is
left longer, fuller at the nape
What are the secondary colors? - ANSWERS-orange, green, violet
Blood borne pathogens - ANSWERS-Disease-causing organisms
transferred through contact with blood or other body fluids
What percentage of alcohol may be used to disinfect? - ANSWERS-70%
Trichology - ANSWERS-Scientific study of hair and its diseases and
care.
END OF
PAGE
2
, CALIFORNIA BARBER LATEST
WRITTEN EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Polypeptide chains are - ANSWERS-A chain of amino acids linked
together by peptide bonds.
Three type of side bonds - ANSWERS-Hyrogen, salt, and disulfide
bonds
Density - ANSWERS-The amount of hair per square inch of scalp
What is ammonium thioglycolate (ATG)? - ANSWERS-The main active
ingredient or reducing agent in alkaline
What is glyceral monothioglycolate (GMTG)? - ANSWERS-The main
active ingredient in true acid + acid balanced waves
Soft water is - ANSWERS-best for a barbershop
What are the three types of infrared light? - ANSWERS-White, red, and
blue
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