Texas Barber Written Exam Prep Questions & Answers 2024/2025

Texas Barber Written Exam Prep Questions & Answers 2024/2025 The science that deals with the study of microorganisms called bacteria - ANSWER-Bacteriology one-celled microorganisms that exists almost everywhere also known as germs and microbes - ANSWER-bacteria pathogenic bacteria that cause abscesses, pustules, pimples and boils - ANSWER-staphylococci bacteria that is round shaped - ANSWER-cocci bacteria that are rod shaped and is the cause of tuberculosis - ANSWER-bacilli bacteria that is corkscrew- shaped - ANSWER-spirilla how cells grow and reproduce - ANSWER-mitosis the body's ability to resist invasion and destroy bacteria - ANSWER-immunity harmful disease producing bacteria - ANSWER-pathogenic Harmless or beneficial bacteria, known as saprophytes? - ANSWER-nonpathogenic Non-motorized items such as combs shears emery boards are known as? - ANSWER-implements electrically powered items such as clippers and trimmers - ANSWER-tools barber chairs, steam towels also known as - ANSWER-equipment can be used to spread relaxer creams or for detailing - ANSWER-wide- toothed handle comb position that the hone is held in the hand - ANSWER-firm and flat how do you test a honed razor - ANSWER-on a moist thumbnail blow-dryer attachments include - ANSWER-Comb, brush and air diffuser attachments. the technique used to hold shears in a safe manner while combing through hair - ANSWER-palming because they remove oil astringents should not be used on this type of skin - ANSWER-dry skin the outermost protective layer of the skin - ANSWER-epidermis AKA cuticle or scarf skin (contains no blood vessels) the inner most layer of the skin - ANSWER-dermis AKA derma, corium, cuts is, or true skin the portion of the hair found beneath the skin surface - ANSWER-root The tube-like depression or pocket in the skin or scalp that contains the hair root is the: - ANSWER-follicle club shaped structure that forms the lower part of the hair root - ANSWER-hair bulb the cone shaped elevation at the base of the hair follicle - ANSWER-derma papilla outermost layer of the hair - ANSWER-cuticle the middle layer of the hair - ANSWER-cortex the innermost layer of the hair - ANSWER-medulla (thin hair doesn’t have a medulla) what bonds are broken with water and heat - ANSWER-hydrogen bonds what bonds are broken with chemicals - ANSWER-sulfur bonds or disulfide bonds how is hair texture measured - ANSWER-The diameter of a hair strand the ability of the hair to absorb moisture - ANSWER-porosity the ability of the hair to stretch - ANSWER-elasticity measures the amount of individual hair strands per square inch - ANSWER-density the technical term for any abnormal hair loss - ANSWER-alopecia premature hair loss is - ANSWER-Alopecia prematura *prematura key word* hair loss in round patches - ANSWER-alopecia areata *area key word for round* hair loss caused by syphilis - ANSWER-Alopecia syphilitic male pattern baldness or horseshoe shaped hair loss - ANSWER-androgenic alopecia *by genetics* Normal scalp hair loss occurring in old age? - ANSWER-Alopecia Senilis *senior key word* the two most common ANIMAL parasitic infections seen by barbers - ANSWER-pediculosis and scabies An infestation of the hair and scalp with head lice is: - ANSWER-pediculosis capitis caused by itch mites - ANSWER-scabies the bacterial infections that barbers may encounter in the shop - ANSWER-staphylococci infections *furuncle or boil* the science of dealing with hair its diseases and care - ANSWER-trichology draping the towel for wet and chemical services requires the use of - ANSWER-two towels and a waterproof cape stroking the face skin to soothe and relax - ANSWER-effleurage A kneading, pinching, squeezing massage movement - ANSWER-Petrissage A deep rubbing massage movement in which pressure is applied to the skin while moving over an underlying structure is: - ANSWER-friction Tapping, slapping, and hacking movements are known as: - ANSWER-percussion or tapotement The rapid shaking of the body part while the balls of the fingertips are pressed firmly on the point of application is called - ANSWER-vibration Draws impurities out, tighten, tone, hydrate, sooth, and nourish the skin? - ANSWER-mask or pack the practice of shaving the beard against the grain of the hair - ANSWER-close shaving Shaving the beard across the grain while completing each shave stroke? - ANSWER-once over shave *one single lather* Removes any rough or unshaven spots? - ANSWER-second time over *a form of close shaving* Hair that is too short will emphasize fullness of the? - ANSWER-round face (create height on top to lengthen and an off-center part) the widest section of the head is the - ANSWER-crest *also known as the horseshoe, headband, temporal, parietal ridge* the highest point on top of the head - ANSWER-apex Continues...