California state barber board Final Exam Questions
and answers 2026-2027 Final EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED A+
1. Wrapping the hair around permanent wave rods must be
performed with an absolute minimum of:
A. tension
C. winding
B. smoothness
D. softening
ANSWERS: A
2. The permanent wave solution is required in order to break the:
A. peptide links
C. sulfur bonds
B. hydrogen bonds
D. polypeptides
ANSWERS: C
,3. In permanent waving, the processing time depends primarily
on the hair's texture, elasticity and:
A. porosity
C. color
B. shade
D. long length
ANSWERS: A
4. The two general classifications of hair processors are the
ammonium thioglycolate and:
A. thio products
C. full strength ammonia
B. petrolatum
D. sodium hydroxide
ANSWERS: D
,5. To predetermine the results to be expected from the
straightening treatment, it is necessary to take a :
A. density test
C. relaxer test
B. finger test
D. pull test
ANSWERS: C
6. The basic purpose of a cold cream is to:
A. eradicate wrinkles
C. strengthen facial muscles
B. cleanse the skin
D. reduce fat cells
ANSWERS: B
7. Emollient cream causes the skin to:
A. harden
C. soften
B. roughen
D. wrinkle
ANSWERS: C
, 8. Scalp lotions and ointments containing medicinal agents are
applied for the purpose of:
A. changing the hair texture
C. correcting a scalp condition
B. cleansing the hair
D. encouraging alopecia
ANSWERS: C
9. A good after-shave cosmetic is:
A. muscle oil
C. massage cream
B. witch hazel
D. emollient cream
ANSWERS: B
10. Scalp massage is beneficial because it stimulates the:
A. salivary glands
C. pituitary gland
B. blood circulation
D. thyroid gland
ANSWERS: B
and answers 2026-2027 Final EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED A+
1. Wrapping the hair around permanent wave rods must be
performed with an absolute minimum of:
A. tension
C. winding
B. smoothness
D. softening
ANSWERS: A
2. The permanent wave solution is required in order to break the:
A. peptide links
C. sulfur bonds
B. hydrogen bonds
D. polypeptides
ANSWERS: C
,3. In permanent waving, the processing time depends primarily
on the hair's texture, elasticity and:
A. porosity
C. color
B. shade
D. long length
ANSWERS: A
4. The two general classifications of hair processors are the
ammonium thioglycolate and:
A. thio products
C. full strength ammonia
B. petrolatum
D. sodium hydroxide
ANSWERS: D
,5. To predetermine the results to be expected from the
straightening treatment, it is necessary to take a :
A. density test
C. relaxer test
B. finger test
D. pull test
ANSWERS: C
6. The basic purpose of a cold cream is to:
A. eradicate wrinkles
C. strengthen facial muscles
B. cleanse the skin
D. reduce fat cells
ANSWERS: B
7. Emollient cream causes the skin to:
A. harden
C. soften
B. roughen
D. wrinkle
ANSWERS: C
, 8. Scalp lotions and ointments containing medicinal agents are
applied for the purpose of:
A. changing the hair texture
C. correcting a scalp condition
B. cleansing the hair
D. encouraging alopecia
ANSWERS: C
9. A good after-shave cosmetic is:
A. muscle oil
C. massage cream
B. witch hazel
D. emollient cream
ANSWERS: B
10. Scalp massage is beneficial because it stimulates the:
A. salivary glands
C. pituitary gland
B. blood circulation
D. thyroid gland
ANSWERS: B
