California state barber board latest update 2025/2026
When do you not use a steam towel ? - (ANSWER)Sensitive skin, irritated, chapped or blisterd
What are the 3 layers of the hair ? - (ANSWER)Cuticle, cortex, medulla
alkaline solutions ? - (ANSWER)Over 7 on the PH scale soften, swells and opens the cuticle
What does the tail end of the surfactant molecule do ? - (ANSWER)Attracts dirt and oil and repels water
What is the highest level of decontamination in a barber shop ? - (ANSWER)Disinfection
What do you do if someone with head lice sits in your chair ? - (ANSWER)Deny the service and
recommend them to see a physician
Which artery supplies blood to the head, face and neck ? - (ANSWER)Common caryatid artery
What does a free form blow dry do ? - (ANSWER)Builds fullness
When can you not perform a scalp treatment? ? - (ANSWER)When cuts, abrasions and rash are present
What are 3 types of nerves ? - (ANSWER)Sensory, motor and reflex
A collection of similar cells that perform a particular function ? - (ANSWER)Tissue
What's a professional shave ? - (ANSWER)Shave with the grain then a 2nd time over shave
What is the grind of the razor ? - (ANSWER)The shape of the razor after it has been ground
To avoid damage massage should be directed towards ? - (ANSWER)The origin of the muscle
, California state barber board latest update 2025/2026
What bacteria grow in clusters that cause abscesses, pustules and boils ? - (ANSWER)Staphylococci
How far should the blow dryer be from the scalp when blow drying ? - (ANSWER)6-10 inches
What shops carry an MSDS ? - (ANSWER)All shops
The epicranious muscle consists of the frontalis and ? - (ANSWER)Occipitalis
What movement is petrissage ? - (ANSWER)Kneading movement that is performed with light, firm
pressure
What tendon connects the epicranious muscle ? - (ANSWER)The epicranial aponeurosis
Assures, regulate and enforces safety and health for the work place ? - (ANSWER)OSHA
What is used after high frequency treatment ? - (ANSWER)Alcohol based toner
How long before applying permanent hair color should you perform a P.D. test ? - (ANSWER)24-48 hrs
1-2 days
What should be performed before applying permanent hair color ? - (ANSWER)Patch test
Best for covering up gray hair ? - (ANSWER)Permanent hair color
Name the types of cutting edges of the shears ? - (ANSWER)Convex and beveled
What do you do if you cut someone ? - (ANSWER)Stop service put on gloves and treat cut
Which bacteria causes disease or infection ? - (ANSWER)Pathogenic
When do you not use a steam towel ? - (ANSWER)Sensitive skin, irritated, chapped or blisterd
What are the 3 layers of the hair ? - (ANSWER)Cuticle, cortex, medulla
alkaline solutions ? - (ANSWER)Over 7 on the PH scale soften, swells and opens the cuticle
What does the tail end of the surfactant molecule do ? - (ANSWER)Attracts dirt and oil and repels water
What is the highest level of decontamination in a barber shop ? - (ANSWER)Disinfection
What do you do if someone with head lice sits in your chair ? - (ANSWER)Deny the service and
recommend them to see a physician
Which artery supplies blood to the head, face and neck ? - (ANSWER)Common caryatid artery
What does a free form blow dry do ? - (ANSWER)Builds fullness
When can you not perform a scalp treatment? ? - (ANSWER)When cuts, abrasions and rash are present
What are 3 types of nerves ? - (ANSWER)Sensory, motor and reflex
A collection of similar cells that perform a particular function ? - (ANSWER)Tissue
What's a professional shave ? - (ANSWER)Shave with the grain then a 2nd time over shave
What is the grind of the razor ? - (ANSWER)The shape of the razor after it has been ground
To avoid damage massage should be directed towards ? - (ANSWER)The origin of the muscle
, California state barber board latest update 2025/2026
What bacteria grow in clusters that cause abscesses, pustules and boils ? - (ANSWER)Staphylococci
How far should the blow dryer be from the scalp when blow drying ? - (ANSWER)6-10 inches
What shops carry an MSDS ? - (ANSWER)All shops
The epicranious muscle consists of the frontalis and ? - (ANSWER)Occipitalis
What movement is petrissage ? - (ANSWER)Kneading movement that is performed with light, firm
pressure
What tendon connects the epicranious muscle ? - (ANSWER)The epicranial aponeurosis
Assures, regulate and enforces safety and health for the work place ? - (ANSWER)OSHA
What is used after high frequency treatment ? - (ANSWER)Alcohol based toner
How long before applying permanent hair color should you perform a P.D. test ? - (ANSWER)24-48 hrs
1-2 days
What should be performed before applying permanent hair color ? - (ANSWER)Patch test
Best for covering up gray hair ? - (ANSWER)Permanent hair color
Name the types of cutting edges of the shears ? - (ANSWER)Convex and beveled
What do you do if you cut someone ? - (ANSWER)Stop service put on gloves and treat cut
Which bacteria causes disease or infection ? - (ANSWER)Pathogenic
