Texas Class A Barber State
Board Written 6th Edition 2026
Questions and Answers (2026 /
2027) (Verified Answers)
3 types of straight lines used in haircutting - ANSWER-horizontal, vertical, diagonal
the body's ability to destroy and resist pathogens - ANSWER-immunity
cape types in barbering - ANSWER-shampoo (waterproof) and haircutting
Cost for a Class A Barber certificate and renewal - ANSWER-$55
How often the Class A barber certificate is renewed - ANSWER-every 2 years
the process that destroys all microbial life including spores - ANSWER-sterilization
in this cut, all hair strands are cut to the same length at a 90 degree elevation,
straight out from where the hair grows - ANSWER-uniform-layered cut
,single-process haircolor - ANSWER-deposits color and lightens at the same time
loose skin tends to do this, and can result in nicks or cuts - ANSWER-push out in
front of the razor
in a perm, this placement results from wrapping the hair at a 45 degree angle
below the perpendicular (or 90 degree) base - ANSWER-off-base
parting subsections opposite from the elevation or direction the hair was cut to
ensure the precision of the cut or blend - ANSWER-cross-checking
The essential elements in human hair are - ANSWER-carbon, oxygen, hydrogen,
nitrogen, and sulfur
partial or total removal of natural or artificial pigment from the hair - ANSWER-
hair lightening
while the right hand holds and strokes the razor, the fingers of the left hand -
ANSWER-gently stretch the skin in area being shaved
contact with broken skin, blood, body fluid, or other potentially infectious
materials, as a result of an employee doing their duties - ANSWER-exposure
incident
if you come across a client with head lice a barber should - ANSWER-stop services
immediately and refer the client to a physician for proper care
,in a second-time over shave what stroke is used, and how? - ANSWER-free hand
stroke, across the grain
before you remove your gloves during an exposure incident - ANSWER-all tools
and implements that were in contact with blood or body fluid must be thoroughly
cleaned and immersed into hospital grade EPA registered disinfectant
application of hair color to hair that has not previously been colored - ANSWER-
virgin application
hair conditioners' pH range - ANSWER-3.0 to 5.5
technical term applied to any deformity of the nail - ANSWER-onychosis
the angle or degree a section of hair is held from the head for cutting, relative
from where it grows - ANSWER-elevation
an acute bacterial infection of a hair follicle that produces a boil - ANSWER-
furuncle
services that chemically change the hair's natural wave pattern - ANSWER-
chemical texture services
three types of chemical texture services - ANSWER-permanent waving, curl
reformation, and relaxer
, this removes any rough or uneven spots, and follows the first time over shave -
ANSWER-second time over shave
generally, during chemical services, the more porous the hair - ANSWER-the less
processing time
an accumulation of dry or oily flakes - ANSWER-scales
this type of cutting requires a steady hand and consistent use of the comb or hair
pick - ANSWER-freehand clipper cutting
another term for pseudofolliculitis barbae - ANSWER-razor bumps
contagious disease that spreads from person to person - ANSWER-communicable
disease
a barber must maintain moisture throughout the cut with this cutting technique -
ANSWER-razor cutting
scabies is a highly contagious disease caused by - ANSWER-the itchmite
minute, involuntary muscle fiber attached to the base of the hair follicle -
ANSWER-arrector pili muscle
Board Written 6th Edition 2026
Questions and Answers (2026 /
2027) (Verified Answers)
3 types of straight lines used in haircutting - ANSWER-horizontal, vertical, diagonal
the body's ability to destroy and resist pathogens - ANSWER-immunity
cape types in barbering - ANSWER-shampoo (waterproof) and haircutting
Cost for a Class A Barber certificate and renewal - ANSWER-$55
How often the Class A barber certificate is renewed - ANSWER-every 2 years
the process that destroys all microbial life including spores - ANSWER-sterilization
in this cut, all hair strands are cut to the same length at a 90 degree elevation,
straight out from where the hair grows - ANSWER-uniform-layered cut
,single-process haircolor - ANSWER-deposits color and lightens at the same time
loose skin tends to do this, and can result in nicks or cuts - ANSWER-push out in
front of the razor
in a perm, this placement results from wrapping the hair at a 45 degree angle
below the perpendicular (or 90 degree) base - ANSWER-off-base
parting subsections opposite from the elevation or direction the hair was cut to
ensure the precision of the cut or blend - ANSWER-cross-checking
The essential elements in human hair are - ANSWER-carbon, oxygen, hydrogen,
nitrogen, and sulfur
partial or total removal of natural or artificial pigment from the hair - ANSWER-
hair lightening
while the right hand holds and strokes the razor, the fingers of the left hand -
ANSWER-gently stretch the skin in area being shaved
contact with broken skin, blood, body fluid, or other potentially infectious
materials, as a result of an employee doing their duties - ANSWER-exposure
incident
if you come across a client with head lice a barber should - ANSWER-stop services
immediately and refer the client to a physician for proper care
,in a second-time over shave what stroke is used, and how? - ANSWER-free hand
stroke, across the grain
before you remove your gloves during an exposure incident - ANSWER-all tools
and implements that were in contact with blood or body fluid must be thoroughly
cleaned and immersed into hospital grade EPA registered disinfectant
application of hair color to hair that has not previously been colored - ANSWER-
virgin application
hair conditioners' pH range - ANSWER-3.0 to 5.5
technical term applied to any deformity of the nail - ANSWER-onychosis
the angle or degree a section of hair is held from the head for cutting, relative
from where it grows - ANSWER-elevation
an acute bacterial infection of a hair follicle that produces a boil - ANSWER-
furuncle
services that chemically change the hair's natural wave pattern - ANSWER-
chemical texture services
three types of chemical texture services - ANSWER-permanent waving, curl
reformation, and relaxer
, this removes any rough or uneven spots, and follows the first time over shave -
ANSWER-second time over shave
generally, during chemical services, the more porous the hair - ANSWER-the less
processing time
an accumulation of dry or oily flakes - ANSWER-scales
this type of cutting requires a steady hand and consistent use of the comb or hair
pick - ANSWER-freehand clipper cutting
another term for pseudofolliculitis barbae - ANSWER-razor bumps
contagious disease that spreads from person to person - ANSWER-communicable
disease
a barber must maintain moisture throughout the cut with this cutting technique -
ANSWER-razor cutting
scabies is a highly contagious disease caused by - ANSWER-the itchmite
minute, involuntary muscle fiber attached to the base of the hair follicle -
ANSWER-arrector pili muscle
