Barber Exam Practice Flashcards
When cutting hair with a razor, all of the following results are achieved EXCEPT:
regular alternation of short and long lengths
Which tool allows you to cut as close as possible while using shear-over-comb and clipper-over-comb techniques?
barber comb
What strops are made of high-quality silk or linen woven into fine or coarse texture?
Canvas strop
Mechanical abrasions or injuries to the epidermis are known as:
excoriations
Blow dryers vary in the amount of wattage generally from:
1,000-1,800 watts
Which muscle is used when nodding yes or no?
sternocleido-mastoid
Which skin type has a rough texture with blackheads and enlarged pores?
Oily
Magnetic motors are also known as:
Vibratory motors
What hair problem may be caused by an inherited defect in the hair’s keratin protein structure?
trichorrhexis nodosa
Which comb has a thinner spine that allows you to get close to the scalp for shorter lengths in gradation?
taper comb
Heat waves that are self-timed and self-heated and range from acid to alkaline are called:
exothermic
In which direction is the exterior section of the head generally shaved?
downward
The electrode that is negatively charged during an electrotherapy treatment is known as a(n):
Anode
The process of forcing an acid or alkali into the skin by applying current to the chemical is called:
phoresis
Which motor type is recommended for all textures of hair?
Rotary
Which of the following shampoos are NOT recommended for chemically treated or damaged hair?
Plain
Of the basic massage movements, which stimulates the production of natural oil (sebum)?
petrissage
A condition in which beads or nodes form on the hair shaft is called:
Monilethrix
A disorder that refers to a chronic scalp condition w excessive flaking and irritation of the scalp is known as dandruff or:
Pityriasis
Which of the following cutting tools is used to produce a clean, blunt edge?
Shears
The foundation for all other hair services is the:
Haircut
How are motor points soothed and stimulated?
Applying electrical stimulus
Dry skin is usually characterized as:
Not prone to acne
What do no thio/thio free perms use as a reducing agent?
cysteamine hydrochloride
Do not use sodium hydroxide relaxer on any of the following hair conditions EXCEPT:
hair that has been colored with semi-permanent hair color
An infection of the beard and mustache caused by a dermatophyte fungi that utilize keratin is called:
Tinea barbae
Which muscle extends from the tip of the chin to the shoulders and chest?
Platysma
Advising clients to avoid excessive heat, spicy foods and caffeine, would be beneficial if they have:
Rosacea
Calamine lotion would fall under which cosmetic classification
Suspension
Which chemical relaxer ingredient requires the addition of heat?
ammonium bisulfate
A type of hair color that uses a low-volume hydrogen peroxide that can only deposit color or add tone to the hair would be:
long-lasting semi-permanent
Which base material used in hair replacement construction offers a transparent, scalp-like appearance?
Polymers