MILADY STANDARD BARBERING FINAL PAPER
2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
✔✔Chapter 5/ 1. List the principle tool of the trade for barbering . - ✔✔Clippers, combs,
shears, outliners and razors
✔✔2. What style of comb is generally used for Haircutting ? - ✔✔A all purpose comb is
used for hair cutting.
✔✔3. Tapper combs are especially effective for performing which three services? -
✔✔Tapper combs work best when trimming mustaches, tapering necklines and around
the ears.
✔✔4. Identify the types of the haircutting shears - ✔✔
✔✔8. What are thining and blending shears used for? - ✔✔They are used for the
elimination of visible lines in the hair.
✔✔9. List three types of clipper motors? - ✔✔Pivot , magnetic and rotary.
✔✔10. List the Visible parts of adjustable blade clippers . - ✔✔Still blade , set screw ,
no,off, blade adjustable, Heel
✔✔11. Identify the detachable clipper blade size that produces the closest cut. - ✔✔000
✔✔12. Why should you never set out liner blades flush with each other's? - ✔✔If the
blades are flush they will end up cutting the client
✔✔13. Name two types of straight razors . - ✔✔Changeable straight razors,
conventional straight razor.
✔✔14 List the basic parts of a straight razor. - ✔✔Head , back, shoulder,tang ,point
,edge,blade,head shank and pivot
✔✔15. Explain the first and second positions and strokes used to hone a razor. -
✔✔First position and stroke : place the razor on its back a the top left corner of the
hone. Draw the blade diagonally across the hone from heel to point . Second position
and stroke begin at the lower left corner of the hone with the blade edge flat against the
hone facing away from you. Stroke diagonally toward the upper right corner.
✔✔5. What's the difference between German and French shears? - ✔✔French shears
have finger rest and German do not
,✔✔7 . HOLLOW ground blades are features of what type of shears ? - ✔✔Most higher
quality shears are hollow ground.
✔✔6. How are the lengths of shears usually measured ? Which sizes are used the most
often? - ✔✔Shears are measured in inches and half inches and most commonly 6 1/2
TO 7 INCHES
✔✔17. Explain the purpose of the hone? - ✔✔The purpose of the hone is to sharpen
the razor.
✔✔18. List 3 types of hones . - ✔✔Natural hone, synthetic hone and combination hone
✔✔19. What type of strop is considered the best for stropping a conventional straight
razor? - ✔✔A combination strop is the best.
✔✔20 Explain the first and second strokes used to strop a razor. - ✔✔1st start at the top
edge of the strop, diagonally stroke with even pressure , flat back leading. 2nd turn the
razor on the back wit out turning the head draw the razor away from the chair.
✔✔21. List three methods of removing lose hair from a clients face and neck others
then neck brush. - ✔✔Paper or cloth towel , paper neck strips, and a vacuum system .
✔✔22. What does the word thermal mean? - ✔✔Thermal means to produce heat.
✔✔23. Explain the main function of the galvanic machine. - ✔✔The main function of the
Galvanic machine is to introduce water soluble products into the skin.
✔✔24. Identify two services that high frequency machines might be used for. - ✔✔They
are used for facials
✔✔25. What is the function. Of a come-done extractor ? - ✔✔The function of a com-
done extractor is press out black heads .
✔✔Chapter 6 . 1. Define anatomy , physiology and histology . - ✔✔Anatomy- is the
study of the human body structures that can be Sean be the naked eye.
Physiology- is the study of the functions and actives performed by the human body.
Histology - the study of thinly structures found in living tissues .
✔✔2. I dent-iffy the anatomical parts of the body that barbers will be most concerned
with. - ✔✔Barbers will be most concerned with the head , neck, and face
✔✔.3. What is a cell? - ✔✔A cell is the basic units of all living things.
, ✔✔4. Define Mitosis. - ✔✔The process of cell reproduction of human tissues.
✔✔5. Describe the composition of the body tissues. - ✔✔Body tissues are composed of
large amounts of water , along with various other substances .
✔✔6.what is a organ? - ✔✔Organs are structures composed of specialized tissues
designed to perform specific functions.
✔✔7. List 8 important organs in the human body. - ✔✔Heart, Kidneys, Liver, Lungs ,
Penis, Vagina, large intestines and skin.
✔✔8. What are systems? - ✔✔Systems are groups of body organs acting together to
perform a function.
✔✔9. List the primary functions of the skeletal system. - ✔✔Give shape and support to
the body. Protects various internal organs and provides connections for muscles.
✔✔10. Name the 11 body systems and their main functions. - ✔✔Circulatory=
movement of blood —— digestive=brakes down food—— Endocrine system = controls
hormones —- Excretory=brakes down waste——- Integumentary=protective covering
that regulates human temp—— Immune=protects ——Muscular=holds skeleton in place
—
Nervous=makes all organs and body systems work together——-
Respiratory=Eliminates carbon ——- Reproductive=kids—- skeletal=movement
✔✔11.Name the two parts of the scull and the number of bones. - ✔✔Cranium - facial
skeleton 14
✔✔12 list the Boone's in the cranium. - ✔✔Occipital, parietal bones , frontal bones ,
temporal bones, ethmoid bones, sphenoid bone
✔✔13. Identify the bone that joins all the cranial bones together. - ✔✔The sphenoid
bone joins all cranial bones together.
✔✔14. List the bones in the facial skeleton with their locations and functions. -
✔✔Nasal=bridge of nose,,,,,—lacrimal , front of eye sockets— Zygomatic=Cheek
bones, Maxillae= upper jaw, mandible = lower jaw.
✔✔15. Where is the hyoid bone located ? - ✔✔Base of the tongue
✔✔16. Describe the function and composition of muscles . - ✔✔They are composed of
contractible fiber tissues, that facilitate action.
2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
✔✔Chapter 5/ 1. List the principle tool of the trade for barbering . - ✔✔Clippers, combs,
shears, outliners and razors
✔✔2. What style of comb is generally used for Haircutting ? - ✔✔A all purpose comb is
used for hair cutting.
✔✔3. Tapper combs are especially effective for performing which three services? -
✔✔Tapper combs work best when trimming mustaches, tapering necklines and around
the ears.
✔✔4. Identify the types of the haircutting shears - ✔✔
✔✔8. What are thining and blending shears used for? - ✔✔They are used for the
elimination of visible lines in the hair.
✔✔9. List three types of clipper motors? - ✔✔Pivot , magnetic and rotary.
✔✔10. List the Visible parts of adjustable blade clippers . - ✔✔Still blade , set screw ,
no,off, blade adjustable, Heel
✔✔11. Identify the detachable clipper blade size that produces the closest cut. - ✔✔000
✔✔12. Why should you never set out liner blades flush with each other's? - ✔✔If the
blades are flush they will end up cutting the client
✔✔13. Name two types of straight razors . - ✔✔Changeable straight razors,
conventional straight razor.
✔✔14 List the basic parts of a straight razor. - ✔✔Head , back, shoulder,tang ,point
,edge,blade,head shank and pivot
✔✔15. Explain the first and second positions and strokes used to hone a razor. -
✔✔First position and stroke : place the razor on its back a the top left corner of the
hone. Draw the blade diagonally across the hone from heel to point . Second position
and stroke begin at the lower left corner of the hone with the blade edge flat against the
hone facing away from you. Stroke diagonally toward the upper right corner.
✔✔5. What's the difference between German and French shears? - ✔✔French shears
have finger rest and German do not
,✔✔7 . HOLLOW ground blades are features of what type of shears ? - ✔✔Most higher
quality shears are hollow ground.
✔✔6. How are the lengths of shears usually measured ? Which sizes are used the most
often? - ✔✔Shears are measured in inches and half inches and most commonly 6 1/2
TO 7 INCHES
✔✔17. Explain the purpose of the hone? - ✔✔The purpose of the hone is to sharpen
the razor.
✔✔18. List 3 types of hones . - ✔✔Natural hone, synthetic hone and combination hone
✔✔19. What type of strop is considered the best for stropping a conventional straight
razor? - ✔✔A combination strop is the best.
✔✔20 Explain the first and second strokes used to strop a razor. - ✔✔1st start at the top
edge of the strop, diagonally stroke with even pressure , flat back leading. 2nd turn the
razor on the back wit out turning the head draw the razor away from the chair.
✔✔21. List three methods of removing lose hair from a clients face and neck others
then neck brush. - ✔✔Paper or cloth towel , paper neck strips, and a vacuum system .
✔✔22. What does the word thermal mean? - ✔✔Thermal means to produce heat.
✔✔23. Explain the main function of the galvanic machine. - ✔✔The main function of the
Galvanic machine is to introduce water soluble products into the skin.
✔✔24. Identify two services that high frequency machines might be used for. - ✔✔They
are used for facials
✔✔25. What is the function. Of a come-done extractor ? - ✔✔The function of a com-
done extractor is press out black heads .
✔✔Chapter 6 . 1. Define anatomy , physiology and histology . - ✔✔Anatomy- is the
study of the human body structures that can be Sean be the naked eye.
Physiology- is the study of the functions and actives performed by the human body.
Histology - the study of thinly structures found in living tissues .
✔✔2. I dent-iffy the anatomical parts of the body that barbers will be most concerned
with. - ✔✔Barbers will be most concerned with the head , neck, and face
✔✔.3. What is a cell? - ✔✔A cell is the basic units of all living things.
, ✔✔4. Define Mitosis. - ✔✔The process of cell reproduction of human tissues.
✔✔5. Describe the composition of the body tissues. - ✔✔Body tissues are composed of
large amounts of water , along with various other substances .
✔✔6.what is a organ? - ✔✔Organs are structures composed of specialized tissues
designed to perform specific functions.
✔✔7. List 8 important organs in the human body. - ✔✔Heart, Kidneys, Liver, Lungs ,
Penis, Vagina, large intestines and skin.
✔✔8. What are systems? - ✔✔Systems are groups of body organs acting together to
perform a function.
✔✔9. List the primary functions of the skeletal system. - ✔✔Give shape and support to
the body. Protects various internal organs and provides connections for muscles.
✔✔10. Name the 11 body systems and their main functions. - ✔✔Circulatory=
movement of blood —— digestive=brakes down food—— Endocrine system = controls
hormones —- Excretory=brakes down waste——- Integumentary=protective covering
that regulates human temp—— Immune=protects ——Muscular=holds skeleton in place
—
Nervous=makes all organs and body systems work together——-
Respiratory=Eliminates carbon ——- Reproductive=kids—- skeletal=movement
✔✔11.Name the two parts of the scull and the number of bones. - ✔✔Cranium - facial
skeleton 14
✔✔12 list the Boone's in the cranium. - ✔✔Occipital, parietal bones , frontal bones ,
temporal bones, ethmoid bones, sphenoid bone
✔✔13. Identify the bone that joins all the cranial bones together. - ✔✔The sphenoid
bone joins all cranial bones together.
✔✔14. List the bones in the facial skeleton with their locations and functions. -
✔✔Nasal=bridge of nose,,,,,—lacrimal , front of eye sockets— Zygomatic=Cheek
bones, Maxillae= upper jaw, mandible = lower jaw.
✔✔15. Where is the hyoid bone located ? - ✔✔Base of the tongue
✔✔16. Describe the function and composition of muscles . - ✔✔They are composed of
contractible fiber tissues, that facilitate action.
