Study Guide

Question 1

When performing a skin analysis, the barber notices dry patches on the client’s face. What service should the barber recommend?

Answer 1

Exfoliating scrub followed by moisturizer

Question 2

Cutting hair with the grain means cutting the hair in the

Answer 2

Same direction as hair growth

Question 3

What is the FIRST layer of the skin that contains blood?

Answer 3

Papillary

Question 4

When using visible light rays for scalp or facial treatments, which of the filling produces the MOST amount of heat?

Answer 4

White light

Question 5

Large, straight rods are usually employed to give a

Answer 5

Body wave

Question 6

Which government agency is responsible for the regulation and enforcement of health and safety standards in the workplace?

Answer 6

OSHA

Question 7

How does the hair receive nourishment?

Answer 7

Circulatory system

Question 8

When performing a patch test, cleanse the area to be tested with

Answer 8

Mild soap and water

Question 9

What is the difference between the level of a color and the tone of a color?

Answer 9

Tone describes the degree of warm to cool while level describes the degree of light to dark

Question 10

A dry skin type does NOT produce enough

Answer 10

Sebum

Question 11

The final step in a facial shave is to

Answer 11

Remove the draping

Question 12

Which of the following provides the blood supply that is vital to the growth of the hair?

Answer 12

Dermal papilla

Question 13

A temporary color has a ph range of

Answer 13

2.0-4.5

Question 14

In reference to hairpieces, the term knotting refers to

Answer 14

Attachment to the base

Question 15

The client is scheduled for a chemical relaxer. When should the barber shampoo the hair?

Answer 15

After the neutralizer is removed

Question 16

The location of the aponeurosis tendon is the

Answer 16

Top of the skull

Question 17

The purpose of a rolling cream facial is to

Answer 17

Cleanse and stimulate

Question 18

Which of the following massage movements is the MOST soothing?

Answer 18

Effleurage

Question 19

The process of permanently breaking disulfide bonds by chemical relaxing is known as

Answer 19

Lanthionization

Question 20

A soap cap is a combination of shampoo and prepared

Answer 20

Haircolor

Question 21

Which of the following is another name for the occipitofrontalis?

Answer 21

Epicranius

Question 22

For which of the following services should the client be protected with a cotton strip?

Answer 22

Chemical waxing

Question 23

What is the largest organ of the body?

Answer 23

Skin

Question 24

Check inventory stock for damaged or bulging containers which can indicate that the

Answer 24

Contents are under pressure and could possibly explode

Question 25

The degree of porosity is directly related to the condition of which of the following?

Answer 25

Cuticle

Question 26

Tinea favosa is also known as

Answer 26

Honeycomb ringworm

Question 27

How do lighteners work?

Answer 27

By dissolving color pigment

Question 28

The “T-zone” incorporates what areas of the face?

Answer 28

Forehead, nose, and chin

Question 29

When performing a mustache design, an extra-small mouth should have a

Answer 29

Medium, short mustache

Question 30

What is the active, growing phase of growth called?

Answer 30

Anagen

Question 31

The ph of an acid-balanced shampoo is usually

Answer 31

4.5 to 5.5

Question 32

Which of the following requires a patch test before use?

Answer 32

Tint

Question 33

Which type of hair relaxer is the fastest and MOST effective?

Answer 33

Sodium hydroxide

Question 34

Exothermic chemical waves are activated by

Answer 34

Chemicals

Question 35

The PRIMARY function of a high-frequency current is to produce

Answer 35

Thermal and antiseptic results

Question 36

With galvanic current, cataphoresis may be used to

Answer 36

Prevent inflammation

Question 37

A procedure that is used to restructure curly hair into a larger curl is called a

Answer 37

Soft-curl chemical wave

Question 38

For a shave, how should the drape towel be secured?

Answer 38

Lay it diagonally across the client’s chest

Question 39

Which of the following is a method used to trim nose hair?

Answer 39

Raise the tip of the nose and move it side to side to trim the nose hair using an outliner with a T-shaped blade

Question 40

Which of the following describes hair with low porosity?

Answer 40

Absorbs the least amount of moisture

Question 41

For a soothing or relaxing effect, the high-frequency electrode is

Answer 41

Kept in contact with the skin

Question 42

How many general facial shapes are there?

Answer 42

Seven

Question 43

While applying chemical wave solution, the barber should start at the

Answer 43

Nape of the head

Question 44

Before a barber can recommend products for a facial treatment, they need to know the four basic

Answer 44

Skin types

Question 45

During a haircutting service, the barber drops clips on the floor. What should the barber do?

Answer 45

Place them in a container for items to be disinfected

Question 46

Which form of massage uses hacking movements?

Answer 46

Tapotement

Question 47

When performing a skin analysis, it is preferable to analyze the skin with

Answer 47

A magnifying lamp

Question 48

When applying relaxer cream, the barber should first apply the relaxer to the

Answer 48

Most resistant area

Question 49

Which relaxer type is BEST to use when processing fine, color-treated, or damaged hair?

Answer 49

Mild

Question 50

What does emollient cream cause the skin to do?

Answer 50

Soften

Question 51

The preparation for a skin care service includes

Answer 51

Applying the cleanser

Question 52

Secretory nerves regulate

Answer 52

Sweat and oil glands

Question 53

A rake-shaped scalp electrode is used with what kind of current?

Answer 53

Tesla

Question 54

Medicated scalp lotions are conditioners that promote

Answer 54

Healing of the scalp

Question 55

Scalp massage should be performed

Answer 55

As a series of treatments

Question 56

How is a drape positioned before giving a shave?

Answer 56

Laid on clothing

Question 57

Prior to a shaving service the headrest MUST be

Answer 57

Sanitized and sterilized

Question 58

How many pairs of cranial nerves are there?

Answer 58

12

Question 59

When cutting a client’s hair with shears, what safety precaution should be used to avoid injury to the barber or the client?

Answer 59

Palming the shears

Question 60

In preparation for a head shave, the barber should FIRST

Answer 60

Wash their hands

Question 61

Which of the following movements gives deep stimulation to the muscles, nerves, and skin glands, and improves circulation?

Answer 61

Vibration

Question 62

Lighteners are available in powder, cream, and

Answer 62

Oil

Question 63

The preferred haircutting drapes are made of which type of material?

Answer 63

Nylon

Question 64

What type of hairpiece is recommended for an off-the-face style?

Answer 64

Lace front

Question 65

Base colors of artificial haircolors are developed from

Answer 65

Primary and secondary colors