Barber Practice Test: State Board
Shaving Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2024/2025 | Graded A+
What should you avoid doing immediately after completing a close shave?
A) Rinsing with cold water
B) Applying a hot towel
C) Using alcohol-based aftershaves
D) Applying moisturizer
✔✔ C) Using alcohol-based aftershaves
How can you soothe irritated skin after a shave?
A) Use a hot towel
B) Apply a cold towel or soothing balm
C) Apply oil
D) Use aftershave lotion
✔✔ B) Apply a cold towel or soothing balm
What is a common cause of razor bumps?
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,A) Shaving with the grain
B) Using cold water
C) Shaving too closely against the grain
D) Using a shaving brush
✔✔ C) Shaving too closely against the grain
What’s the best technique for shaving the upper lip area?
A) Use long strokes
B) Shave with a dry razor
C) Ask the client to press lips together and shave in small strokes
D) Use a single pass with high pressure
✔✔ C) Ask the client to press lips together and shave in small strokes
Why is it essential to sanitize your razor after each client?
A) To prevent rusting
B) To keep the blade sharp
C) To prevent infections
D) To enhance its shine
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,✔✔ C) To prevent infections
What is the primary purpose of using hot towels before a shave?
A) To clean the client's face
B) To soften the hair and open the pores
C) To moisturize the skin
D) To exfoliate dead skin cells
✔✔ B) To soften the hair and open the pores
How can you test the sharpness of a straight razor before beginning a shave?
A) Cut a piece of fabric
B) Gently run it along a moistened thumb
C) Press it against your palm
D) Use it to shave dry skin
✔✔ B) Gently run it along a moistened thumb
Why should you avoid using hot towels on clients with sensitive skin?
A) It can cause dryness
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, B) It may lead to irritation or redness
C) It removes too much moisture
D) It can cause hair breakage
✔✔ B) It may lead to irritation or redness
How should you hold a straight razor to ensure maximum control?
A) At a 90-degree angle
B) At a 15-degree angle
C) At a 45-degree angle
D) At a 30-degree angle
✔✔ D) At a 30-degree angle
What’s the best way to prevent nicks when shaving around the client’s Adam’s apple?
A) Avoid shaving the area
B) Use cold water
C) Stretch the skin to create a flat surface
D) Apply extra shaving cream
✔✔ C) Stretch the skin to create a flat surface
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Shaving Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2024/2025 | Graded A+
What should you avoid doing immediately after completing a close shave?
A) Rinsing with cold water
B) Applying a hot towel
C) Using alcohol-based aftershaves
D) Applying moisturizer
✔✔ C) Using alcohol-based aftershaves
How can you soothe irritated skin after a shave?
A) Use a hot towel
B) Apply a cold towel or soothing balm
C) Apply oil
D) Use aftershave lotion
✔✔ B) Apply a cold towel or soothing balm
What is a common cause of razor bumps?
1
,A) Shaving with the grain
B) Using cold water
C) Shaving too closely against the grain
D) Using a shaving brush
✔✔ C) Shaving too closely against the grain
What’s the best technique for shaving the upper lip area?
A) Use long strokes
B) Shave with a dry razor
C) Ask the client to press lips together and shave in small strokes
D) Use a single pass with high pressure
✔✔ C) Ask the client to press lips together and shave in small strokes
Why is it essential to sanitize your razor after each client?
A) To prevent rusting
B) To keep the blade sharp
C) To prevent infections
D) To enhance its shine
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,✔✔ C) To prevent infections
What is the primary purpose of using hot towels before a shave?
A) To clean the client's face
B) To soften the hair and open the pores
C) To moisturize the skin
D) To exfoliate dead skin cells
✔✔ B) To soften the hair and open the pores
How can you test the sharpness of a straight razor before beginning a shave?
A) Cut a piece of fabric
B) Gently run it along a moistened thumb
C) Press it against your palm
D) Use it to shave dry skin
✔✔ B) Gently run it along a moistened thumb
Why should you avoid using hot towels on clients with sensitive skin?
A) It can cause dryness
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, B) It may lead to irritation or redness
C) It removes too much moisture
D) It can cause hair breakage
✔✔ B) It may lead to irritation or redness
How should you hold a straight razor to ensure maximum control?
A) At a 90-degree angle
B) At a 15-degree angle
C) At a 45-degree angle
D) At a 30-degree angle
✔✔ D) At a 30-degree angle
What’s the best way to prevent nicks when shaving around the client’s Adam’s apple?
A) Avoid shaving the area
B) Use cold water
C) Stretch the skin to create a flat surface
D) Apply extra shaving cream
✔✔ C) Stretch the skin to create a flat surface
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