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California State Barber Board Exam | Barber License Practice Questions, Detailed Answers & Comprehensive Exam Review

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Prepare for the California State Barber Board Exam with a comprehensive barber licensing exam study resource featuring practice questions and detailed answers covering key areas of the California barber theory examination. Review safety and infection control, client consultation, hair and skin analysis, hairstyling, haircutting, haircoloring, chemical texture services, skin care, shaving safety, shaving products and strokes, barbering tools, equipment, and professional procedures. California’s Board of Barbering and Cosmetology currently administers the written barber examination through PSI, with 85 scored questions, 10 non-scored questions, and 120 minutes to complete; the examination content was updated effective April 1, 2026, making preparation materials especially relevant for California barber licensing candidates.

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California State Barber Board Exam | Practice Questions & Verified Answers


When do you not use a steam towel ? Sensitive skin, irritated, chapped or blisterd




What are the 3 layers of the hair ? Cuticle, cortex, medulla




alkaline solutions ? Over 7 on the PH scale soften, swells and opens the cuticle




What does the tail end of the surfactant molecule do ? Attracts dirt and oil and repels water




What is the highest level of decontamination in a barber Disinfection
shop ?



What do you do if someone with head lice sits in your chair Deny the service and recommend them to see a physician
?



Which artery supplies blood to the head, face and neck ? Common caryatid artery




What does a free form blow dry do ? Builds fullness




When can you not perform a scalp treatment? ? When cuts, abrasions and rash are present




What are 3 types of nerves ? Sensory, motor and reflex




A collection of similar cells that perform a particular Tissue
function ?



What's a professional shave ? Shave with the grain then a 2nd time over shave




What is the grind of the razor ? The shape of the razor after it has been ground




To avoid damage massage should be directed towards ? The origin of the muscle




What bacteria grow in clusters that cause abscesses, Staphylococci
pustules and boils ?

, California State Barber Board Exam | Practice Questions & Verified Answers

How far should the blow dryer be from the scalp when 6-10 inches
blow drying ?



What shops carry an MSDS ? All shops




The epicranious muscle consists of the frontalis and ? Occipitalis




What movement is petrissage ? Kneading movement that is performed with light, firm pressure




What tendon connects the epicranious muscle ? The epicranial aponeurosis




Assures, regulate and enforces safety and health for the OSHA
work place ?



What is used after high frequency treatment ? Alcohol based toner




How long before applying permanent hair color should you 24-48 hrs
perform a P.D. test ? 1-2 days



What should be performed before applying permanent hair Patch test
color ?



Best for covering up gray hair ? Permanent hair color




Name the types of cutting edges of the shears ? Convex and beveled




What do you do if you cut someone ? Stop service put on gloves and treat cut




Which bacteria causes disease or infection ? Pathogenic




Disease-causing microorganisms that are carried in the Blood-born pathogens
body by blood/ body fluids such as hepatitis and HIV are
called ?


The application of hair color to the hair that has not been Virgin application/ tint
previously colored ?

, California State Barber Board Exam | Practice Questions & Verified Answers

What is required from hospital grade disinfectant ? Effective against bacteria, fungi and viruses




What are two types of immunity ? Natural and acquired




Who regulates product safety ? EPA and state




What is tinea ? The medical term for ringworm




What chemicals do not mix ? Bleach and ammonia




What is used to clean barber chairs, head rests, and hard EPA registered hospital grade disinfectant
surfaces ?



What happens when you mix aniline derivative with a Oxidation
hydrogen peroxide ?



All bottles, creams liquids should be ? Labeled




What does a galvanic current accomplish ? Desincrustation and iontophoresis




What are universal precautions ? Treat all blood as if it's contaminated




Quatts Quaternary ammonium compounds




What do you put on a cut ? Styptic powder




What is alopecia ? Abnormal hair loss




How many face shapes are there ? 7




What is used to measure a hair piece ? Grease pencil

, California State Barber Board Exam | Practice Questions & Verified Answers

What shave stroke is 14 ? Reverse free hand




Hair pigment is called ? Melanin




Cant be made by mixing colors ? Primary colors




pityriasis capitis simplex ? The technical term for classic dandruff




Large blister containing watery fluid ? Bulla




Never use a thioglycolate solution on what type of hair ? Hair treated with sodium hydroxide relaxer




Layer of the skin that has numerous blood vessels, nerves Reticular layer
and glands ?



Poison state caused by the absorption of pathogenic Sepsis
organisms in the blood stream ?



What do the colors of the barber pole represent ? Red-blood, blue-veins, white-bandages silver pan-catch blood




How do you catch Hep-C ? Contact with blood and body fluids




What kind of shampoo is used for colored treated hair ? Acid balanced shampoo




What does and alkaline do ? An alkaline opens the hair




What does an acid do ? An acid closes the hair




What is the sudoriferous gland ? Sweat gland




What are three stages of matter ? Liquid, solid and gas

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