MISSOURI BARBER STATE 4 EXAM ACTUAL
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS SOLUTIONS GRADED
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◉ Graduated haircut. Answer: A haircut with a degree of 45 degrees.
◉ Disinfectant effectiveness. Answer: Should sit on tools for 10
minutes or as directed.
◉ Hypertrichosis. Answer: The term for excessive hair growth.
◉ Uneven lengths. Answer: The result of using too much tension
while cutting.
◉ Cuticle. Answer: The outermost layer of hair.
◉ Chemical drape. Answer: The draping used for chemical services.
◉ SDS (Safety Data Sheet). Answer: Provides safety information on
products.
, ◉ Repetitive stress injury prevention. Answer: Use proper posture
and tool handling.
◉ Sebaceous glands. Answer: Produce oil for skin and hair.
◉ Cortex. Answer: The layer of hair that provides strength and
elasticity.
◉ Alkaline solution effect. Answer: It opens the cuticle.
◉ OSHA. Answer: The government agency that regulates sanitation
standards in the barbershop.
◉ Electrical equipment cleaning. Answer: Unplug, then wipe with
disinfectant.
◉ Facial steaming benefit. Answer: Opens pores.
◉ Taper haircut. Answer: A haircut that blends short to long lengths.
◉ Effleurage massage motion. Answer: Light, gliding strokes.
◉ Scalp massage benefit. Answer: Increases blood circulation.
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS SOLUTIONS GRADED
A+
◉ Graduated haircut. Answer: A haircut with a degree of 45 degrees.
◉ Disinfectant effectiveness. Answer: Should sit on tools for 10
minutes or as directed.
◉ Hypertrichosis. Answer: The term for excessive hair growth.
◉ Uneven lengths. Answer: The result of using too much tension
while cutting.
◉ Cuticle. Answer: The outermost layer of hair.
◉ Chemical drape. Answer: The draping used for chemical services.
◉ SDS (Safety Data Sheet). Answer: Provides safety information on
products.
, ◉ Repetitive stress injury prevention. Answer: Use proper posture
and tool handling.
◉ Sebaceous glands. Answer: Produce oil for skin and hair.
◉ Cortex. Answer: The layer of hair that provides strength and
elasticity.
◉ Alkaline solution effect. Answer: It opens the cuticle.
◉ OSHA. Answer: The government agency that regulates sanitation
standards in the barbershop.
◉ Electrical equipment cleaning. Answer: Unplug, then wipe with
disinfectant.
◉ Facial steaming benefit. Answer: Opens pores.
◉ Taper haircut. Answer: A haircut that blends short to long lengths.
◉ Effleurage massage motion. Answer: Light, gliding strokes.
◉ Scalp massage benefit. Answer: Increases blood circulation.
