BARBER CLASS A, TEXAS QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2025-2026
Melanin protects the skin from? CORRECT ANSWER Melanin is a brown-
black pigment that gives the skin color and serves as the protectective screen from the sun'
s rays.
Astringents are suitable for what type of skin? CORRECT ANSWER Oily and acne prone
When should the customer desire to polish color be determined? CORRECT ANSWER
During the client consultation
The main function of an astringent cleaner is to? CORRECT ANSWER
Astringents may have an alcohol content up to 35% and may be used to remove oily accum
ulation on the skin after a facial or shave.
When is the reverse backhand performed on the client? CORRECT ANSWER
The reverse backhand position is only used during a neck shave.
When an astringent is too hard on the client's skin, what should be applied? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Skin tonics or toners and fresheners are milder forms of astringents.
When using the hone, how should it be laying? CORRECT ANSWER
The razor should be stroked edge first.
How many saving areas are on the face? CORRECT ANSWER 14
What stroke does the barber use on the left side of the ear outline? CORRECT ANSWER
Reverse freehand.
,When shaving, a barber always gently glides with what point of the blade leading?
CORRECT ANSWER The razor is stroked with the point leading.
What stroke is gliding away from the barber when the point of the razor is leading forward
movement? CORRECT ANSWER The back hand position.
To maintain a client's protection during a shave service, the barber should?
CORRECT ANSWER Analyze client prior to shave.
If a client has open wounds or abrasions, so the barber proceed with the service?
CORRECT ANSWER No.
How is the cutting stroke with a razor achieved? CORRECT ANSWER
The razor is positioned at a slight angle to the skin surface in the point leading.
What can result when the skin is loose during the shave? CORRECT ANSWER Cuts or nicks.
Which movement is used during lathering with the cushion tips of the fingers?
CORRECT ANSWER Rotary movements.
Lather prepares the skin by? CORRECT ANSWER
Lathering cleanses the skin and softens the hair.
For a right handed barber, how many times is a backhand razor positioned used on the righ
t side of the face? CORRECT ANSWER 2
What is a problem caused by the close shave during the second time over shave?
CORRECT ANSWER It may irritate the skin and lead to infection or ingrown
hairs.
, A cosmetology or a barber establish it may be inspected by? CORRECT ANSWER
The department of licensing and regulation.
Which of the following is required to obtain a business specialty permit?
CORRECT ANSWER
An application on a department approved form and the required inspection fee.
The Texas Department of Regulation has the power to? CORRECT
ANSWER Can issue, revoke, and/ or suspend licenses.
What must a barber and barber instructor do to renew their licenses? CORRECT
ANSWER They must renew on or before the expiration date. Licenses are good for two
years.
A shop license can be revoked if TDLR finds what? CORRECT ANSWER
Misuse and/or malpractice in the shop.
How many days does a licensed barber have to report a name change?
CORRECT ANSWER 10 Days.
After a change in ownership, what must the new owners of a shop do?
CORRECT ANSWER
New owners must obtain new permit not later than 30 days after date of transfer.
Of the 3 porosity levels of hair (resistant, normal, porous), which often resist chemical soluti
ons? CORRECT ANSWER Resistant.
In a permanent wave service, what is the prep condition? CORRECT ANSWER
Towel, cape, towel
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2025-2026
Melanin protects the skin from? CORRECT ANSWER Melanin is a brown-
black pigment that gives the skin color and serves as the protectective screen from the sun'
s rays.
Astringents are suitable for what type of skin? CORRECT ANSWER Oily and acne prone
When should the customer desire to polish color be determined? CORRECT ANSWER
During the client consultation
The main function of an astringent cleaner is to? CORRECT ANSWER
Astringents may have an alcohol content up to 35% and may be used to remove oily accum
ulation on the skin after a facial or shave.
When is the reverse backhand performed on the client? CORRECT ANSWER
The reverse backhand position is only used during a neck shave.
When an astringent is too hard on the client's skin, what should be applied? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Skin tonics or toners and fresheners are milder forms of astringents.
When using the hone, how should it be laying? CORRECT ANSWER
The razor should be stroked edge first.
How many saving areas are on the face? CORRECT ANSWER 14
What stroke does the barber use on the left side of the ear outline? CORRECT ANSWER
Reverse freehand.
,When shaving, a barber always gently glides with what point of the blade leading?
CORRECT ANSWER The razor is stroked with the point leading.
What stroke is gliding away from the barber when the point of the razor is leading forward
movement? CORRECT ANSWER The back hand position.
To maintain a client's protection during a shave service, the barber should?
CORRECT ANSWER Analyze client prior to shave.
If a client has open wounds or abrasions, so the barber proceed with the service?
CORRECT ANSWER No.
How is the cutting stroke with a razor achieved? CORRECT ANSWER
The razor is positioned at a slight angle to the skin surface in the point leading.
What can result when the skin is loose during the shave? CORRECT ANSWER Cuts or nicks.
Which movement is used during lathering with the cushion tips of the fingers?
CORRECT ANSWER Rotary movements.
Lather prepares the skin by? CORRECT ANSWER
Lathering cleanses the skin and softens the hair.
For a right handed barber, how many times is a backhand razor positioned used on the righ
t side of the face? CORRECT ANSWER 2
What is a problem caused by the close shave during the second time over shave?
CORRECT ANSWER It may irritate the skin and lead to infection or ingrown
hairs.
, A cosmetology or a barber establish it may be inspected by? CORRECT ANSWER
The department of licensing and regulation.
Which of the following is required to obtain a business specialty permit?
CORRECT ANSWER
An application on a department approved form and the required inspection fee.
The Texas Department of Regulation has the power to? CORRECT
ANSWER Can issue, revoke, and/ or suspend licenses.
What must a barber and barber instructor do to renew their licenses? CORRECT
ANSWER They must renew on or before the expiration date. Licenses are good for two
years.
A shop license can be revoked if TDLR finds what? CORRECT ANSWER
Misuse and/or malpractice in the shop.
How many days does a licensed barber have to report a name change?
CORRECT ANSWER 10 Days.
After a change in ownership, what must the new owners of a shop do?
CORRECT ANSWER
New owners must obtain new permit not later than 30 days after date of transfer.
Of the 3 porosity levels of hair (resistant, normal, porous), which often resist chemical soluti
ons? CORRECT ANSWER Resistant.
In a permanent wave service, what is the prep condition? CORRECT ANSWER
Towel, cape, towel
