California Barber Exam Questions With
All Correct Answers 2025 Latest Update
What is tinea favosa? CORRECT ANSWERS ringworm of the scalp
What is maxilla and mandible? CORRECT ANSWERS Upper and lower jaw bone
What muscle is located between the maxilla and mandible? CORRECT ANSWERS
Buccinator
What does non-porous hair mean? CORRECT ANSWERS does not absorb moisture
What is the base color of artificial hair color? CORRECT ANSWERS Primary and
secondary color
Where are complementary colors located on the color wheel? CORRECT ANSWERS
Across from each other
Acne is a disorder of the ___ gland. CORRECT ANSWERS sebaceous
What is the line or the outer perimeter of the hair called? CORRECT ANSWERS design
line
What is the purpose of conditioner? CORRECT ANSWERS to hydrate hair, prevent
dryness and brittleness, deposit protein and moisture**, help restore strength and
body**, and protect against possible damage
What is the preferred mustache shape for men with small mouths? CORRECT
ANSWERS small triangular mustache
What is the preferred mustache shape for men with extra small mouths? CORRECT
ANSWERS medium short mustache
What causes healthy skin? CORRECT ANSWERS collagen
What is the term used for abnormal hair loss? CORRECT ANSWERS alopecia
What is a sign of subjective skin during a massage? CORRECT ANSWERS itching,
burning, pain
How do you look at dry skin prior to a massage? CORRECT ANSWERS Magnifying
lamp
What causes hair not to grow? CORRECT ANSWERS alopecia areata
, What artery supplies blood for hair growth? CORRECT ANSWERS dermal papilla
if red-violet hair is at level 6, what color/toner would be used to get neutral brown?
CORRECT ANSWERS Yellow-green
What is the primary ingredient in permanent waves? CORRECT ANSWERS Ammonium
thioglycolate (sodium hydroxide for hair relaxer).
When do you tone hair? CORRECT ANSWERS After lightening
What is the study of microorganisms? CORRECT ANSWERS histology
What bone holds your brain in your head? CORRECT ANSWERS cranium
When replacing the blade of a razor, you hold the joint and the ___. CORRECT
ANSWERS shank
What is hone? CORRECT ANSWERS a sharpening block from rock or synthetic
material**
How do you clean a hone? CORRECT ANSWERS water & pumice stone to remove tiny
steel particles**
Where is the T-zone located on the face? CORRECT ANSWERS the forehead, nose,
and chin
What is the ideal/popular face shape? CORRECT ANSWERS oval
What type of light is used to observe skin type? CORRECT ANSWERS a magnifying
light
What is the pH level for conditioner? CORRECT ANSWERS 3.0-5.5
What is the pH level for acid balanced shampoo? CORRECT ANSWERS 4.5-5.5
What is the pH level for shampoo? CORRECT ANSWERS 4.0-7.0
What is it called when your nose and forehead are oily? CORRECT ANSWERS
seborrheic dermatitis
How do you drape a client for a shave? CORRECT ANSWERS From the front loosely
What are toners used for? CORRECT ANSWERS to pre lighten hair
All Correct Answers 2025 Latest Update
What is tinea favosa? CORRECT ANSWERS ringworm of the scalp
What is maxilla and mandible? CORRECT ANSWERS Upper and lower jaw bone
What muscle is located between the maxilla and mandible? CORRECT ANSWERS
Buccinator
What does non-porous hair mean? CORRECT ANSWERS does not absorb moisture
What is the base color of artificial hair color? CORRECT ANSWERS Primary and
secondary color
Where are complementary colors located on the color wheel? CORRECT ANSWERS
Across from each other
Acne is a disorder of the ___ gland. CORRECT ANSWERS sebaceous
What is the line or the outer perimeter of the hair called? CORRECT ANSWERS design
line
What is the purpose of conditioner? CORRECT ANSWERS to hydrate hair, prevent
dryness and brittleness, deposit protein and moisture**, help restore strength and
body**, and protect against possible damage
What is the preferred mustache shape for men with small mouths? CORRECT
ANSWERS small triangular mustache
What is the preferred mustache shape for men with extra small mouths? CORRECT
ANSWERS medium short mustache
What causes healthy skin? CORRECT ANSWERS collagen
What is the term used for abnormal hair loss? CORRECT ANSWERS alopecia
What is a sign of subjective skin during a massage? CORRECT ANSWERS itching,
burning, pain
How do you look at dry skin prior to a massage? CORRECT ANSWERS Magnifying
lamp
What causes hair not to grow? CORRECT ANSWERS alopecia areata
, What artery supplies blood for hair growth? CORRECT ANSWERS dermal papilla
if red-violet hair is at level 6, what color/toner would be used to get neutral brown?
CORRECT ANSWERS Yellow-green
What is the primary ingredient in permanent waves? CORRECT ANSWERS Ammonium
thioglycolate (sodium hydroxide for hair relaxer).
When do you tone hair? CORRECT ANSWERS After lightening
What is the study of microorganisms? CORRECT ANSWERS histology
What bone holds your brain in your head? CORRECT ANSWERS cranium
When replacing the blade of a razor, you hold the joint and the ___. CORRECT
ANSWERS shank
What is hone? CORRECT ANSWERS a sharpening block from rock or synthetic
material**
How do you clean a hone? CORRECT ANSWERS water & pumice stone to remove tiny
steel particles**
Where is the T-zone located on the face? CORRECT ANSWERS the forehead, nose,
and chin
What is the ideal/popular face shape? CORRECT ANSWERS oval
What type of light is used to observe skin type? CORRECT ANSWERS a magnifying
light
What is the pH level for conditioner? CORRECT ANSWERS 3.0-5.5
What is the pH level for acid balanced shampoo? CORRECT ANSWERS 4.5-5.5
What is the pH level for shampoo? CORRECT ANSWERS 4.0-7.0
What is it called when your nose and forehead are oily? CORRECT ANSWERS
seborrheic dermatitis
How do you drape a client for a shave? CORRECT ANSWERS From the front loosely
What are toners used for? CORRECT ANSWERS to pre lighten hair
