California state barber board questions
and answers | assured success | 2025
When do you not use a steam towel ? CORRECT ANSWERS Sensitive skin, irritated,
chapped or blisterd
What are the 3 layers of the hair ? CORRECT ANSWERS Cuticle, cortex, medulla
alkaline solutions ? CORRECT ANSWERS Over 7 on the PH scale soften, swells and
opens the cuticle
What does the tail end of the surfactant molecule do ? CORRECT ANSWERS Attracts
dirt and oil and repels water
What is the highest level of decontamination in a barber shop ? CORRECT ANSWERS
Disinfection
What do you do if someone with head lice sits in your chair ? CORRECT ANSWERS
Deny the service and recommend them to see a physician
Which artery supplies blood to the head, face and neck ? CORRECT ANSWERS
Common caryatid artery
What does a free form blow dry do ? CORRECT ANSWERS Builds fullness
When can you not perform a scalp treatment? ? CORRECT ANSWERS When cuts,
abrasions and rash are present
What are 3 types of nerves ? CORRECT ANSWERS Sensory, motor and reflex
A collection of similar cells that perform a particular function ? CORRECT ANSWERS
Tissue
What's a professional shave ? CORRECT ANSWERS Shave with the grain then a 2nd
time over shave
What is the grind of the razor ? CORRECT ANSWERS The shape of the razor after it
has been ground
To avoid damage massage should be directed towards ? CORRECT ANSWERS The
origin of the muscle
What bacteria grow in clusters that cause abscesses, pustules and boils ? CORRECT
ANSWERS Staphylococci
, How far should the blow dryer be from the scalp when blow drying ? CORRECT
ANSWERS 6-10 inches
What shops carry an MSDS ? CORRECT ANSWERS All shops
The epicranious muscle consists of the frontalis and ? CORRECT ANSWERS
Occipitalis
What movement is petrissage ? CORRECT ANSWERS Kneading movement that is
performed with light, firm pressure
What tendon connects the epicranious muscle ? CORRECT ANSWERS The epicranial
aponeurosis
Assures, regulate and enforces safety and health for the work place ? CORRECT
ANSWERS OSHA
What is used after high frequency treatment ? CORRECT ANSWERS Alcohol based
toner
How long before applying permanent hair color should you perform a P.D. test ?
CORRECT ANSWERS 24-48 hrs
1-2 days
What should be performed before applying permanent hair color ? CORRECT
ANSWERS Patch test
Best for covering up gray hair ? CORRECT ANSWERS Permanent hair color
Name the types of cutting edges of the shears ? CORRECT ANSWERS Convex and
beveled
What do you do if you cut someone ? CORRECT ANSWERS Stop service put on
gloves and treat cut
Which bacteria causes disease or infection ? CORRECT ANSWERS Pathogenic
Disease-causing microorganisms that are carried in the body by blood/ body fluids such
as hepatitis and HIV are called ? CORRECT ANSWERS Blood-born pathogens
The application of hair color to the hair that has not been previously colored ?
CORRECT ANSWERS Virgin application/ tint
What is required from hospital grade disinfectant ? CORRECT ANSWERS Effective
against bacteria, fungi and viruses
and answers | assured success | 2025
When do you not use a steam towel ? CORRECT ANSWERS Sensitive skin, irritated,
chapped or blisterd
What are the 3 layers of the hair ? CORRECT ANSWERS Cuticle, cortex, medulla
alkaline solutions ? CORRECT ANSWERS Over 7 on the PH scale soften, swells and
opens the cuticle
What does the tail end of the surfactant molecule do ? CORRECT ANSWERS Attracts
dirt and oil and repels water
What is the highest level of decontamination in a barber shop ? CORRECT ANSWERS
Disinfection
What do you do if someone with head lice sits in your chair ? CORRECT ANSWERS
Deny the service and recommend them to see a physician
Which artery supplies blood to the head, face and neck ? CORRECT ANSWERS
Common caryatid artery
What does a free form blow dry do ? CORRECT ANSWERS Builds fullness
When can you not perform a scalp treatment? ? CORRECT ANSWERS When cuts,
abrasions and rash are present
What are 3 types of nerves ? CORRECT ANSWERS Sensory, motor and reflex
A collection of similar cells that perform a particular function ? CORRECT ANSWERS
Tissue
What's a professional shave ? CORRECT ANSWERS Shave with the grain then a 2nd
time over shave
What is the grind of the razor ? CORRECT ANSWERS The shape of the razor after it
has been ground
To avoid damage massage should be directed towards ? CORRECT ANSWERS The
origin of the muscle
What bacteria grow in clusters that cause abscesses, pustules and boils ? CORRECT
ANSWERS Staphylococci
, How far should the blow dryer be from the scalp when blow drying ? CORRECT
ANSWERS 6-10 inches
What shops carry an MSDS ? CORRECT ANSWERS All shops
The epicranious muscle consists of the frontalis and ? CORRECT ANSWERS
Occipitalis
What movement is petrissage ? CORRECT ANSWERS Kneading movement that is
performed with light, firm pressure
What tendon connects the epicranious muscle ? CORRECT ANSWERS The epicranial
aponeurosis
Assures, regulate and enforces safety and health for the work place ? CORRECT
ANSWERS OSHA
What is used after high frequency treatment ? CORRECT ANSWERS Alcohol based
toner
How long before applying permanent hair color should you perform a P.D. test ?
CORRECT ANSWERS 24-48 hrs
1-2 days
What should be performed before applying permanent hair color ? CORRECT
ANSWERS Patch test
Best for covering up gray hair ? CORRECT ANSWERS Permanent hair color
Name the types of cutting edges of the shears ? CORRECT ANSWERS Convex and
beveled
What do you do if you cut someone ? CORRECT ANSWERS Stop service put on
gloves and treat cut
Which bacteria causes disease or infection ? CORRECT ANSWERS Pathogenic
Disease-causing microorganisms that are carried in the body by blood/ body fluids such
as hepatitis and HIV are called ? CORRECT ANSWERS Blood-born pathogens
The application of hair color to the hair that has not been previously colored ?
CORRECT ANSWERS Virgin application/ tint
What is required from hospital grade disinfectant ? CORRECT ANSWERS Effective
against bacteria, fungi and viruses
