NJ BARBER STATE BOARD EXAM
2026/2027 ACTUAL QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS.
The study of diseases - correct answer-Pathology
What speeds up any chemical service? - correct answer-
Catalyst
What shape is Baccilli? - correct answer-Rod shape (causes
tuberculosis, lock jaw, typhoid fever)
What service is not prohibited with this license? - correct
answer-Earlobe Piercing
How soon does mixed color begin oxidizing when on hair? -
correct answer-Immediately
What is tone? - correct answer-Warmness / coolness of hair
,When should you use a toner? - correct answer-Following a
pre-lighten
What are levels? - correct answer-Lightness / darkness of hair
Clean hone with: - correct answer-Pumice stone
What do you do with an overhoned razor? - correct answer-
back hone the razor
The study of micro organisms: - correct answer-Bacteriology
The study of muscles: - correct answer-Myology
What lesions are important to barbers? - correct answer-First
and second
, What is the most desirable face shape? - correct answer-Oval
How long is a temporary license good for? - correct answer-120
days
What product is used to make finger waves? - correct answer-
Styling lotion / cream
What is the PH of ATG (Ammonium thioglycolate) - correct
answer-9-10
What does "set" means when referencing your shears? -
correct answer-Alignment
What is the process of making tight curls loose? - correct
answer-Thermal wave
2026/2027 ACTUAL QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS.
The study of diseases - correct answer-Pathology
What speeds up any chemical service? - correct answer-
Catalyst
What shape is Baccilli? - correct answer-Rod shape (causes
tuberculosis, lock jaw, typhoid fever)
What service is not prohibited with this license? - correct
answer-Earlobe Piercing
How soon does mixed color begin oxidizing when on hair? -
correct answer-Immediately
What is tone? - correct answer-Warmness / coolness of hair
,When should you use a toner? - correct answer-Following a
pre-lighten
What are levels? - correct answer-Lightness / darkness of hair
Clean hone with: - correct answer-Pumice stone
What do you do with an overhoned razor? - correct answer-
back hone the razor
The study of micro organisms: - correct answer-Bacteriology
The study of muscles: - correct answer-Myology
What lesions are important to barbers? - correct answer-First
and second
, What is the most desirable face shape? - correct answer-Oval
How long is a temporary license good for? - correct answer-120
days
What product is used to make finger waves? - correct answer-
Styling lotion / cream
What is the PH of ATG (Ammonium thioglycolate) - correct
answer-9-10
What does "set" means when referencing your shears? -
correct answer-Alignment
What is the process of making tight curls loose? - correct
answer-Thermal wave
