TEXAS CLASS A BARBER EXAM STUDY SHEET
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS AND
EXPLANATIONS
◉ Astringents are suitable for what type of skin? Answer: Oily and acne
prone
◉ When should the customer desire to polish color be determined?
Answer: During the client consultation
◉ The main function of an astringent cleaner is to? Answer: Astringents
may have an alcohol content up to 35% and may be used to remove oily
accumulation on the skin after a facial or shave.
◉ When is the reverse backhand performed on the client? Answer: The
reverse backhand position is only used during a neck shave.
◉ When an astringent is too hard on the client's skin, what should be
applied? Answer: Skin tonics or toners and fresheners are milder forms
of astringents.
,◉ When using the hone, how should it be laying? Answer: The razor
should be stroked edge first.
◉ How many saving areas are on the face? Answer: 14
◉ What stroke does the barber use on the left side of the ear outline?
Answer: Reverse freehand.
◉ When shaving, a barber always gently glides with what point of the
blade leading? Answer: The razor is stroked with the point leading.
◉ What stroke is gliding away from the barber when the point of the
razor is leading forward movement? Answer: The back hand position.
◉ To maintain a client's protection during a shave service, the barber
should? Answer: Analyze client prior to shave.
◉ If a client has open wounds or abrasions, so the barber proceed with
the service? Answer: No.
◉ How is the cutting stroke with a razor achieved? Answer: The razor is
positioned at a slight angle to the skin surface in the point leading.
,◉ What can result when the skin is loose during the shave? Answer:
Cuts or nicks.
◉ Which movement is used during lathering with the cushion tips of the
fingers? Answer: Rotary movements.
◉ Lather prepares the skin by? Answer: Lathering cleanses the skin and
softens the hair.
◉ For a right handed barber, how many times is a backhand razor
positioned used on the right side of the face? Answer: 2
◉ What is a problem caused by the close shave during the second time
over shave? Answer: It may irritate the skin and lead to infection or
ingrown hairs.
◉ A cosmetology or a barber establish it may be inspected by? Answer:
The department of licensing and regulation.
◉ Which of the following is required to obtain a business specialty
permit? Answer: An application on a department approved form and the
required inspection fee.
◉ The Texas Department of Regulation has the power to? Answer: Can
issue, revoke, and/ or suspend licenses.
, ◉ What must a barber and barber instructor do to renew their licenses?
Answer: They must renew on or before the expiration date. Licenses are
good for two years.
◉ A shop license can be revoked if TDLR finds what? Answer: Misuse
and/or malpractice in the shop.
◉ How many days does a licensed barber have to report a name change?
Answer: 10 Days.
◉ After a change in ownership, what must the new owners of a shop do?
Answer: New owners must obtain new permit not later than 30 days
after date of transfer.
◉ Of the 3 porosity levels of hair (resistant, normal, porous), which
often resist chemical solutions? Answer: Resistant.
◉ In a permanent wave service, what is the prep condition? Answer:
Towel, cape, towel
◉ What is the correct draping method for a client receiving a chemical
service? Answer: Towel, cape, towel
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS AND
EXPLANATIONS
◉ Astringents are suitable for what type of skin? Answer: Oily and acne
prone
◉ When should the customer desire to polish color be determined?
Answer: During the client consultation
◉ The main function of an astringent cleaner is to? Answer: Astringents
may have an alcohol content up to 35% and may be used to remove oily
accumulation on the skin after a facial or shave.
◉ When is the reverse backhand performed on the client? Answer: The
reverse backhand position is only used during a neck shave.
◉ When an astringent is too hard on the client's skin, what should be
applied? Answer: Skin tonics or toners and fresheners are milder forms
of astringents.
,◉ When using the hone, how should it be laying? Answer: The razor
should be stroked edge first.
◉ How many saving areas are on the face? Answer: 14
◉ What stroke does the barber use on the left side of the ear outline?
Answer: Reverse freehand.
◉ When shaving, a barber always gently glides with what point of the
blade leading? Answer: The razor is stroked with the point leading.
◉ What stroke is gliding away from the barber when the point of the
razor is leading forward movement? Answer: The back hand position.
◉ To maintain a client's protection during a shave service, the barber
should? Answer: Analyze client prior to shave.
◉ If a client has open wounds or abrasions, so the barber proceed with
the service? Answer: No.
◉ How is the cutting stroke with a razor achieved? Answer: The razor is
positioned at a slight angle to the skin surface in the point leading.
,◉ What can result when the skin is loose during the shave? Answer:
Cuts or nicks.
◉ Which movement is used during lathering with the cushion tips of the
fingers? Answer: Rotary movements.
◉ Lather prepares the skin by? Answer: Lathering cleanses the skin and
softens the hair.
◉ For a right handed barber, how many times is a backhand razor
positioned used on the right side of the face? Answer: 2
◉ What is a problem caused by the close shave during the second time
over shave? Answer: It may irritate the skin and lead to infection or
ingrown hairs.
◉ A cosmetology or a barber establish it may be inspected by? Answer:
The department of licensing and regulation.
◉ Which of the following is required to obtain a business specialty
permit? Answer: An application on a department approved form and the
required inspection fee.
◉ The Texas Department of Regulation has the power to? Answer: Can
issue, revoke, and/ or suspend licenses.
, ◉ What must a barber and barber instructor do to renew their licenses?
Answer: They must renew on or before the expiration date. Licenses are
good for two years.
◉ A shop license can be revoked if TDLR finds what? Answer: Misuse
and/or malpractice in the shop.
◉ How many days does a licensed barber have to report a name change?
Answer: 10 Days.
◉ After a change in ownership, what must the new owners of a shop do?
Answer: New owners must obtain new permit not later than 30 days
after date of transfer.
◉ Of the 3 porosity levels of hair (resistant, normal, porous), which
often resist chemical solutions? Answer: Resistant.
◉ In a permanent wave service, what is the prep condition? Answer:
Towel, cape, towel
◉ What is the correct draping method for a client receiving a chemical
service? Answer: Towel, cape, towel
