9.0 to 9.6
The pH range of alkaline waving lotion is generally
9.0 to 10.5
Ph range for Permanent hair color products are
14 steps
How many steps or positions are in shaving
24 months
How often is the barber shop inspected
Acid balanced shampoo
Permanently waved hair should be shampooed with
Acid balanced shampoo
A shampoo formulated to prevent the stripping of permanent hair color from hair is
Across the grain
A once-over shave involves shaving
Across the grain of the hair
A once over shave involves shaving
Adipose tissue
Another name for subcutanuous tissue is
After it has been lathered
The best time to apply scalp massage manipulations when shampooing is
alcohol, spicy foods, hot liquids
what makes Rosacea worsen
Ampholyte
The surfactants that is used in several baby shampoos is most likely
Apex
The highest point on the top of the head is the
Backhand stroke
A gliding stroke directed away from the Barber is a
Bluing rinse
A rinse designed to counteract yellowish or dull gray
The body or head louse
Pediculosis is caused by
Boil
The common term for a furuncle is
by the size of the rod
How would you determine the size of a curl
Calluses
It barber cannot remove what from feet
Chapped and blistered
Hot towel should not be used in the shaving procedure when the facial skin is
Chemical disinfectants
The sanitizing agents most often used in barber shops are:
Chemical hair relaxing
Chemically rearranging extremely curly hair into a straighten form is called
Clean and damp
Razor cutting requires the hair to be
Cleanse the skin
The basic purpose of a cold cream is to
Client consultation
To eliminate any guess work about the desired haircut or style, the barber
Client’s expectations, degree to which expectation could be met, hair type and condition
Before proceeding with any chemical service, a barber must determine the
Condition of the hair and scalp
Shampoo products should be selected according to the:
Contagious infestations
Pediculosis and scabies are
Cortex
The hairs strength, flexibility, elasticity, and shape are found in the
Cuticle
Alkaline solutions used in a chemical texture services soften and swell the
Cuts, lesions, abrasions
A chemical service should not be given if the scalp shows signs of
Dermal papilla, arrector pili, sebaceous glands, hair bulb, hair follicles
5 Main structure of hair root
Dirty / unsanitized places
Bacteria are most numerous and live and grow best in
Disinfection and sanitation procedures
State barber boards and health departments require only:
Do not overlap the line demarcation
It is important when doing a retouch to
Foiling
The slicing of hair into sections and wrapping is called
For each client
Headrest covers, neck strips, fresh towels must be changed –
Free hand stroke
A gliding stroke directed towards the Barber is called
Hair lightening
The partial or total removal of natural pigment or artificial color from the hair is called
Hair texture
The term that indicates the diameter of a hair strand is called
Has foul breath
A client may find fault with a shave if the barber
Highlighting
Pulling hair through a perforated cap is called
HIV
The virus that causes AIDS is
Hospital level disinfectant
(optimal level of disinfection)
A disinfectant and that contains the properties of a bactericide, fungicide, pseudomonacide,virucide, and terbuclocide is considered to be
Hydrogen peroxide
An example of an antiseptic is :
Immunity
Resistance to disease is known as
In a clean, closed cabinet
Keep clean towels
in a clean, closed cabinet
Sanitized implements are best stored in
In a erect/proper position and soften hair cuticle
Lathering the face for shaving serves to keep facial hair
The itch mite
Scabies is an animal parasite disease due to
Kneading or pinching
Petrissage is the type of massage movement involving
Larger than permanent
The molecule on a semi permanent color is
Leave in conditioners
Most pre wraps are
Level of porosity
The ability of the hair to absorb moisture determines its
Must analyze the hair and scalp
To determine the proper selection of shampoo and conditioning products, the barber
Natural hair care
Styling the hair in to braids and locks is a form of
No oxidation
Temporary hair color products are a type of
Obtain a license in the state with similar laws
How would an out of state barber obtain a license in Texas
Off base rod placement
Rodding the hair at a 45 degree angle below 90 degrees to its base section produces
On base rod placement
The hair is projected about 45 degrees beyond 90 degrees to its base section in a
On your nail
How would you test a razor
operating without a license (gross malpractice)
How can a barber lose their license
a pad soaked with ethyl
To disinfect clippers you would use
Parietal ridge a.k.a Crest
The horseshoe
The hatband
The widest section of the head is the
Pathogenic bacteria
Pustules and boils contain
Perfectly flat in your hand
How do you hold a hone for sharpening a razor
Permanent waving
The process is used to chemically restructure straight hair into a wave pattern is
Permit a person to sleep in a room used as a barber shop
The owner or manager of a barber shop may not
Perm rods
Concave, straight, bender, and loop refer to types of
Physical and chemical
The two principal actions involved in permanent waving are
Pinky
Which finger lands on the tang of shears
Porosity
What is the most important thing to look at when choosing a perm
Porous
Hair that has a raised cuticle layer that easily absorbs solution is considered to be
pre softening
What do you have to do to prepare gray hair
Prominent forehead and chin
The features of a concave profile are
Psoriasis
Skin disease characterized by red patches and silvery white scales
Puss
What is a sign of infection
Read the directions
The first step to using a chemical solution is to
Red, yellow, blue
Primary color include the following:
Resistant
Alkaline perms are generally used on hair that is considered to be
Resistant to chemical penetration
Hair with low porosity level is considered to be
Ring finger
which finger goes into the still blade of the shears
Rolling the comb out
When using the shear-over-comb technique, the hair is placed in position for cutting by
Round face shape
Hair that is too short will emphasize of the fullness of the
scalp treatment
What should you recommend for a client with greasy or flaky scalp
Sebum
Sebaceous glands secrete
Semi-permanent, demipermanent , permanent
The four classifications of hair coloring products include temporary and the following
Sepsis
Poisoning due to pathogenic bacteria in bloodstream
Shampoo and rinsing
Hydro oxide relaxing products are neutralized through the process of
Should not be rinsed out, help to equalize porosity, may be used with thermal tools
Leave in conditioners:
the skin
Antiseptics may be used on
Soft-curl perm, a curl,
jheri curl
A reformation curl is also known as the following:
Soft water
The best type of water to be used in a barber shop is
staphylococci bacteria
Pus forming organisms that grow in clusters and cause abscesses, pustules, pimples, and boils are
Sterilization
How do you destroy all organisms
Sterilization, disinfection, sanitation
The process of decontamination maybe a achieved through:
Strong curl pattern, faster processing time, room temperature processing
Benefits associated with alkaline perms include the following:
Styptic powder
Small nicks or cuts should be cleaned and treated with
Thinning
The removal of excess bulk from the hair is called
Thumb
Which finger goes into the moving blade of hair cutting shears
tight
Hair with a low porosity level has a cuticle that is
To educate the public, clients and give advice
Why is it important for a barber to be knowledgeable about skin disorders
Under the lower lip
What is the most affected area when closed shaving
Uniformed blended layers
What would you use a travel guide for
Universal precautions
When a blood spills occurs, employ: (bloodborne pathogens)
Unsanitized neck duster
(Use folded cloth towel)
The least acceptable method of removing loose hair after a haircut is a
Washed with soap and warm water
Before disinfecting tools/implements, it should be:
Wet sanitizer
A covered receptacle containing a disinfectant solution for tools to be immersed
Wishes, personality, lifestyle
In addition to physical characteristics, barbers are guided in a haircut design by
With the grain of the hair
To achieve the best cutting stroke, a razor must glide over the surface at an angle
Questions and Answers
In the barbershop, contaminants are the _ on tools and countertops and in the air.
A.
Bacteria
B.
Viruses
C.
Fungi
D.
All answers are correct
Correct Answer(s)
A. Bacteria
Rinsing is not a _.
A.
Type of cleaning
B.
Step of shampooing
C.
Level of decontamination
D.
Necessary action in a barbershop
Correct Answer(s)
C. Level of decontamination
_ can and should be achieved in the barbershop.
A.
Sanitation
B.
Sterilization
C.
The complete absence of viruses
D.
The complete absence of bacteria
Correct Answer(s)
A. Sanitation
_ involves the use of chemicals to limit or destroy bacteria.
A.
Sanitation
B.
Normal Cleaning
C.
Rinsing
D.
Disinfection
Correct Answer(s)
D. Disinfection
Sanitation includes _.
A.
Disinfection
B.
Bleach
C.
Antiseptics applied to the skin
D.
Shampoo
Correct Answer(s)
C. Antiseptics applied to the skin
Household bleach is a chemical agent of _.
A.
Decontamination
B.
Sanitation
C.
Sterilization
D.
None of the answers are correct.
Correct Answer(s)
A. Decontamination
One antiseptic used in the barbershop is _.
A.
Hospital-grade disinfectant
B.
A chemical agent
C.
Household bleach
D.
Hydrogen peroxide
Correct Answer(s)
D. Hydrogen peroxide
Significantly reducing the number of pathogens on a surface is the definition of _.
A.
Disinfection
B.
Sanitation
C.
Sterilization
D.
Decontamination
Correct Answer(s)
B. Sanitation
A hospital-level disinfectant provides _.
A.
Insufficient disinfection
B.
The ability to kill bacteria but not viruses
C.
The optimal level of disinfection
D.
A dangerous level of chemicals
Correct Answer(s)
C. The optimal level of disinfection
Chlorine is found in _.
A.
Lye
B.
Hospital-grade disinfectant
C.
Household bleach
D.
Hydrogen peroxide
Correct Answer(s)
C. Household bleach
Instruments are normally immersed in quats for _.
A.
10 to 15 minutes
B.
30 to 45 minutes
C.
At least 2 hours
D.
Overnight
Correct Answer(s)
A. 10 to 15 minutes
80 percent isopropyl alcohol can be used to disinfect _.
A.
Only shears
B.
Shears or razors
C.
Shears, razors, or glass electrodes
D.
None of the answers is correct
Correct Answer(s)
C. Shears, razors, or glass electrodes
Phenols are _.
A.
Banned from use in barbershops
B.
Nontoxic
C.
Safe to use on the skin
D.
Toxic and caustic
Correct Answer(s)
D. Toxic and caustic
The substance that is _ a solution is the solute.
A.
Removed from
B.
Dissolved in
C.
Added to
D.
Compared to
Correct Answer(s)
B. Dissolved in
In an “_ strength” solution of sodium hypochlorite, the percentage of sodium hypochlorite is 8 percent.
A.
8 percent
B.
16 percent
C.
92 percent
D.
4 percent
Correct Answer(s)
A. 8 percent
Objects are _ a wet sanitizer.
A.
Dipped into
B.
Completely immersed
C.
Strained out of
D.
Infected in
Correct Answer(s)
B. Completely immersed
Before you _ a brush, comb, shears, or other tool, you should wash it with soap and hot water.
A.
Use
B.
Disinfect
C.
Store
D.
Throw away
Correct Answer(s)
B. Disinfect
Implements with fine cutting edges or electrodes can be disinfected in 70 percent ethyl alcohol or _.
A.
99 percent isopropyl alcohol
B.
50 percent isopropyl alcohol
C.
90 percent isopropyl alcohol
D.
40 percent isopropyl alcohol
Correct Answer(s)
A. 99 percent isopropyl alcohol
Petroleum distillate products are used to disinfect _.
A.
TOWELS
B.
SHEARS
C.
RAZORS
D.
ELECTRICAL TOOLS
Correct Answer(s)
D. ELECTRICAL TOOLS
USE A BIOHAZARD STICKER WHEN DISCARDING ITEMS CONTAMINATED BY _.
A.
Hair
B.
Blood
C.
Chemcials
D.
Soap
Correct Answer(s)
B. Blood
Read the manufacturer’s directions for _.
A.
Quats
B.
Phenol
C.
Any disinfectant solution
D.
All answers are correct
Correct Answer(s)
D. All answers are correct
To remove head lice, completely immerse implements in Lysol solution for _.
A.
10 minutes
B.
30 minutes
C.
1 hour
D.
10 hours
Correct Answer(s)
C. 1 hour
Universal precautions deal with _.
A.
Chemicals
B.
Waterborne pathogens
C.
Bloodborne pathogens
D.
Airborne pathogens
Correct Answer(s)
C. Bloodborne pathogens
Washing in _ water is required to sanitize towels and other linens.
A.
Boiling
B.
Hot
C.
Lukewarm
D.
Cold
Correct Answer(s)
A. Boiling
If chemical disinfectants are bought in large quantities, _.
A.
They may deteriorate
B.
You will save money
C.
They may explode
D.
They should be stored in a warm area
Correct Answer(s)
A. They may deteriorate
Ingredients, hazards, and other product information is available in the _.
A.
EPA documentation
B.
Product package
C.
Manufacturer’s Web site
D.
Safety Data Sheet
Correct Answer(s)
D. Safety Data Sheet
The _ does some testing on products, but is not responsible for documenting the quality or safety of the products.
A.
Employer
B.
Employee
C.
Manufacturer
D.
FDA
Correct Answer(s)
D. FDA
A right-to-know notice must be displayed in a work environment where _ substances are used
A.
Toxic
B.
Chemical
C.
Natural
D.
Commercial
Correct Answer(s)
A. Toxic
A product sold only to licensed industry professionals is known as a(n) _ product.
A.
Over the counter
B.
Professional
C.
Discount
D.
Industry
Correct Answer(s)
B. Professional
A spatula should be used to _.
A.
Smooth antiseptic onto cuts
B.
Disinfect hard surfaces
C.
Remove creams from a jar
D.
Cut hair
Correct Answer(s)
C. Remove creams from a jar
Barbers should avoid _.
A.
Opening a plastic container with a bulge
B.
Selling professional products
C.
Consulting the SDS
D.
Using a spatula to remove creams from a jar
Correct Answer(s)
A. Opening a plastic container with a bulge
_ tools should be stored in a closed container.
A.
Dirty
B.
Sanitized
C.
Used
D.
Broken
Correct Answer(s)
B. Sanitized
A client record card should contain _.
A.
A list of clients
B.
Appointments
C.
Emergency contact information
D.
Receipts
Correct Answer(s)
C. Emergency contact information
Rings should not be worn on the _ finger(s).
A.
Index
B.
Middle
C.
Index and middle
D.
Little
Correct Answer(s)
C. Index and middle
Headrest covers and _ must be changed for each client.
A.
Haircutting capes
B.
All electric tools
C.
Shampoo cape
D.
Neck strips
Correct Answer(s)
D. Neck strips
If you _, you must sanitize it before reuse.
A.
Use a tool at the beginning of a haircut
B.
Drop a tool on the floor
C.
Put a tool in a UV sterilizer
D.
Put a tool in a clean, airtight cabinet
Correct Answer(s)
B. Drop a tool on the floor
Before applying water to your client’s head _.
A.
Test the temperature
B.
Apply the shampoo
C.
Remove the neck strip
D.
Wrap the head with a towel
Correct Answer(s)
A. Test the temperature
Chemical and/or nail-care services require proper ventilation by_.
A.
Advising clients to breathe deeply
B.
Using a window fan
C.
Using an air-filtration system
D.
Opening windows
Correct Answer(s)
C. Using an air-filtration system
When cutting a _’s hair, do not expect the client to hold his head still.
A.
Young adult
B.
Middle-aged client
C.
Child
D.
Elderly person
Correct Answer(s)
C. Child
A folded towel can cushion the client’s _ when washing an adult client’s hair at the shampoo bowl.
A.
Forehead
B.
Neck
C.
Back
D.
Ears
Correct Answer(s)
B. Neck
_ is extremely hazardous.
A.
Mixing leftover chemicals
B.
Disposing of left over chemicals
C.
Following the SDS for each product
D.
Using sawdust to clean up a chemical spill
Correct Answer(s)
A. Mixing leftover chemicals
Disinfection and sanitation are required by state barber boards and _.
A.
The federal government
B.
Local government
C.
Health departments
D.
The police
Correct Answer(s)
C. Health departments
Destroying all living organisms on an object or surface is known as __.
A.
Disinfection
B.
Sanitation
C.
Decontamination
D.
Sterilization
Correct Answer(s)
D. Sterilization
__ are not safe for use on the skin, hair, and nails.
A.
Shampoos and conditioners
B.
Disinfection agents
C.
Soap and water
D.
Hydrogen Peroxide products
Correct Answer(s)
B. Disinfection agents
Quats have __ odor.
A.
A lemony
B.
A chemical
C.
A mild
D.
No
Correct Answer(s)
D. No
Chemical disinfectants are the __ agents used most often in barbershops.
A.
Sanitizing
B.
Autoimmune
C.
Treating
D.
Storage
Correct Answer(s)
A. Sanitizing
To prepare a _ quat solution, mix a gallon of water with 1 1/4 ounce of quat solute.
A.
1:1
B.
1:10
C.
1:100
D.
1:1000
Correct Answer(s)
D. 1:1000
Hard rubber combs are __.
A.
Not as popular as metal combs
B.
Durable and cost effective
C.
Very breakable
D.
Impossible to clean
Correct Answer(s)
B. Durable and cost effective
The all-purpose comb is used _.
A.
For general combing purposes
B.
For curly hair only
C.
For very fine hair
D.
Only on dry hair
Correct Answer(s)
A. For general combing purposes
A tail comb is used __.
A.
For general purposes
B.
During blow-drying
C.
For sectioning long hair
D.
For very short hair
Correct Answer(s)
C. For sectioning long hair
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