California Barber Written Exam 2025
Questions And Answers | Accurate
What is a steatoma? CORRECT ANSWERS Sebaceous cyst of subcutaneous tumor
filled with sebum
The cause of acne vulgaris is CORRECT ANSWERS Chronic inflammation of hair
follicles and associated sebaceous glands, 1. hormone associated increase in sebum
production and excess keratin production block follicles, forming comedones
What are levels of color CORRECT ANSWERS Lightness to darkness
What is seborrhea? CORRECT ANSWERS Severe oiliness of the skin
What is a subjective symptom found during a skin analysis? CORRECT ANSWERS
Inflamed skin
What are subjective symptoms? CORRECT ANSWERS A symptom apparent to the
individual afflicted but not observable by others
Acid-balanced shampoo CORRECT ANSWERS Shampoo that is balanced to the pH of
skin and hair (4.5 to 5.5)
Set of the shears CORRECT ANSWERS The manner in which the blades and shanks
of the shears align with each other and are joined at the tension screw or rivet
Highest form on decontamination CORRECT ANSWERS sterilization
Tinea favosa CORRECT ANSWERS (tinea favus) fungal infection characterized by dry,
sulfur-yellow, cup-like crusts on the scalp called scutula.
Good skin has a balance of CORRECT ANSWERS Oil and water
pH of temporary hair color CORRECT ANSWERS 3.5-4.5
Natural pH of hair CORRECT ANSWERS 4.5-5.5
Sinusoidal current is used during: CORRECT ANSWERS scalp and facial manipulations
Sinusoidal current is CORRECT ANSWERS A smooth, repetitive alternating current; the
most commonly used alternating current waveform, used in the high frequency machine
and can produce heat.
, Four types of muscle tissue CORRECT ANSWERS epithelial, connective, muscle,
nerve
To hone is CORRECT ANSWERS to sharpen
The aponeurosis is found on what part of the skull CORRECT ANSWERS top of the
skull
Stages of hair growth CORRECT ANSWERS anagen, catagen, telogen
OSHA stands for CORRECT ANSWERS Occupational Safety and Health
Administration
What does OSHA do? CORRECT ANSWERS Sets standards for a safe and healthy
workplace.
MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) CORRECT ANSWERS Provides communication to
workers regarding chemicals used in the office
What is the shoulder of a blade? CORRECT ANSWERS back edge of the razor
Your client has sensitive, irritated, chapped and blistered skin CORRECT ANSWERS
Do not proceed with a shave
What are the three layers of hair? CORRECT ANSWERS cuticle, cortex, medulla
Alkaline solutions have a pH CORRECT ANSWERS between 7 and 14
Acid solutions have a pH CORRECT ANSWERS below 7.0 (neutral)
Alkaline solutions CORRECT ANSWERS Soften, swell the hair and open the cuticle
What does a tail end of a surfactant do CORRECT ANSWERS attracts dirt and oil and
repels water
When do you not perform a face shave? CORRECT ANSWERS When cuts, abrasion,
and rash are present
Three types of nerves CORRECT ANSWERS sensory, motor, autonomic
The grind of a razor refers to the shape of the: CORRECT ANSWERS blade
What is the grind of the razor? CORRECT ANSWERS The shape of the blade after it
has been ground There are 2 types of razor grinds: Concave and Wedge
Questions And Answers | Accurate
What is a steatoma? CORRECT ANSWERS Sebaceous cyst of subcutaneous tumor
filled with sebum
The cause of acne vulgaris is CORRECT ANSWERS Chronic inflammation of hair
follicles and associated sebaceous glands, 1. hormone associated increase in sebum
production and excess keratin production block follicles, forming comedones
What are levels of color CORRECT ANSWERS Lightness to darkness
What is seborrhea? CORRECT ANSWERS Severe oiliness of the skin
What is a subjective symptom found during a skin analysis? CORRECT ANSWERS
Inflamed skin
What are subjective symptoms? CORRECT ANSWERS A symptom apparent to the
individual afflicted but not observable by others
Acid-balanced shampoo CORRECT ANSWERS Shampoo that is balanced to the pH of
skin and hair (4.5 to 5.5)
Set of the shears CORRECT ANSWERS The manner in which the blades and shanks
of the shears align with each other and are joined at the tension screw or rivet
Highest form on decontamination CORRECT ANSWERS sterilization
Tinea favosa CORRECT ANSWERS (tinea favus) fungal infection characterized by dry,
sulfur-yellow, cup-like crusts on the scalp called scutula.
Good skin has a balance of CORRECT ANSWERS Oil and water
pH of temporary hair color CORRECT ANSWERS 3.5-4.5
Natural pH of hair CORRECT ANSWERS 4.5-5.5
Sinusoidal current is used during: CORRECT ANSWERS scalp and facial manipulations
Sinusoidal current is CORRECT ANSWERS A smooth, repetitive alternating current; the
most commonly used alternating current waveform, used in the high frequency machine
and can produce heat.
, Four types of muscle tissue CORRECT ANSWERS epithelial, connective, muscle,
nerve
To hone is CORRECT ANSWERS to sharpen
The aponeurosis is found on what part of the skull CORRECT ANSWERS top of the
skull
Stages of hair growth CORRECT ANSWERS anagen, catagen, telogen
OSHA stands for CORRECT ANSWERS Occupational Safety and Health
Administration
What does OSHA do? CORRECT ANSWERS Sets standards for a safe and healthy
workplace.
MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) CORRECT ANSWERS Provides communication to
workers regarding chemicals used in the office
What is the shoulder of a blade? CORRECT ANSWERS back edge of the razor
Your client has sensitive, irritated, chapped and blistered skin CORRECT ANSWERS
Do not proceed with a shave
What are the three layers of hair? CORRECT ANSWERS cuticle, cortex, medulla
Alkaline solutions have a pH CORRECT ANSWERS between 7 and 14
Acid solutions have a pH CORRECT ANSWERS below 7.0 (neutral)
Alkaline solutions CORRECT ANSWERS Soften, swell the hair and open the cuticle
What does a tail end of a surfactant do CORRECT ANSWERS attracts dirt and oil and
repels water
When do you not perform a face shave? CORRECT ANSWERS When cuts, abrasion,
and rash are present
Three types of nerves CORRECT ANSWERS sensory, motor, autonomic
The grind of a razor refers to the shape of the: CORRECT ANSWERS blade
What is the grind of the razor? CORRECT ANSWERS The shape of the blade after it
has been ground There are 2 types of razor grinds: Concave and Wedge
