NC STATE BARBER EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2026
Abductor muscles - ANSWER-Muscles that separate the fingers
Acid-balances shampoos - ANSWER-Shampoos that are balanced to the P. H. of
hair and skin. 4.5 to 5.5
Acid-balanced waves - ANSWER-Perms with 7.8 to 8.2 P. H. range that process at
room temperature and do not require hair-dryer heat
Acids - ANSWER-Solutions that have a P. H. below 7.0
Acne - ANSWER-Skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the
sebaceous glands from retained secretions
Acquired immunity - ANSWER-An immunity that the body develops after it
overcomes a disease
AIDS - ANSWER-Illness that compromises the system as a result of HIV
, Activator - ANSWER-Additive used to quicken the action of hydrogen peroxide
Active stage - ANSWER-The stage in which bacteria grow and reproduce
Adductors - ANSWER-Muscles at the base of each finger that draw the fingers
together
Adipose tissue - ANSWER-The subcutaneous tissue; lies beneath the dermis
Albinism - ANSWER-Absence of melanin pigment in the body
Alkaline or cold waves - ANSWER-Perms that process at room temperature
without heat with a P. H. between 9.0 and 9.6
Alkalis - ANSWER-Solutions that have a P. H. Above 7.0
Alopecia - ANSWER-Technical name for hair loss
Slope is areata - ANSWER-The sudden falling out of hair in patches or spots
Sleep is senillis - ANSWER-Hair loss occurring in old age
Alternating current - ANSWER-Rapid and interrupted current, flowing first in one
direction then in the opposite
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2026
Abductor muscles - ANSWER-Muscles that separate the fingers
Acid-balances shampoos - ANSWER-Shampoos that are balanced to the P. H. of
hair and skin. 4.5 to 5.5
Acid-balanced waves - ANSWER-Perms with 7.8 to 8.2 P. H. range that process at
room temperature and do not require hair-dryer heat
Acids - ANSWER-Solutions that have a P. H. below 7.0
Acne - ANSWER-Skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the
sebaceous glands from retained secretions
Acquired immunity - ANSWER-An immunity that the body develops after it
overcomes a disease
AIDS - ANSWER-Illness that compromises the system as a result of HIV
, Activator - ANSWER-Additive used to quicken the action of hydrogen peroxide
Active stage - ANSWER-The stage in which bacteria grow and reproduce
Adductors - ANSWER-Muscles at the base of each finger that draw the fingers
together
Adipose tissue - ANSWER-The subcutaneous tissue; lies beneath the dermis
Albinism - ANSWER-Absence of melanin pigment in the body
Alkaline or cold waves - ANSWER-Perms that process at room temperature
without heat with a P. H. between 9.0 and 9.6
Alkalis - ANSWER-Solutions that have a P. H. Above 7.0
Alopecia - ANSWER-Technical name for hair loss
Slope is areata - ANSWER-The sudden falling out of hair in patches or spots
Sleep is senillis - ANSWER-Hair loss occurring in old age
Alternating current - ANSWER-Rapid and interrupted current, flowing first in one
direction then in the opposite
