Missouri Barber State Board Exam Study Guide

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A client wants a haircut without line in back that gradually gets longer at the top. Which type of haircut is the client requesting?

Full taper (correct)

Uniform layer

Blunt

Long layered

What's the last step of a razor shave?

Book next appointment

Mask client about service

Remove cape (correct)

Massage neck of client

When performing a skin analysis, it is preferable to analyze the skin with?

White dermal light

An infrared lamp

Red dermal light

Magnifying lamp (correct)

Chemical cross-bonds in the cortical layer of the skin are known as?

Sulfur bonds Signup and view all the answers

What is the growing stage of hair growth called?

Anagen Signup and view all the answers

In reference to hair pieces, knotting is what?

Attachment to base Signup and view all the answers

A dry skin type does not produce enough?

Sebum Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following produces the blood supply that is crucial to the growth of hair?

Dermal papilla Signup and view all the answers

To reduce the risk of cutting into the skin, a right-handed barber should employ which cutting stroke when shaving the left side of the neck?

Reverse backhand Signup and view all the answers

Which type of relaxer is the fastest and most effective?

Sodium hydroxide Signup and view all the answers

A toner should be used following?

Pre-lightener Signup and view all the answers

Normal skin has a good balance of?

Water and oil Signup and view all the answers

Before a barber can recommend products for a facial treatment, they need to know this:

Skin types Signup and view all the answers

The process of permanently breaking disulfide bonds by chemical rebuilding is known as?

Oxidation Signup and view all the answers

The diameter of the hair strand is called?

Texture Signup and view all the answers

The colors of artificial hair colors are developed by?

Primary and secondary colors Signup and view all the answers

A soap cap is a combination of shampoo and prepared?

Lightener Signup and view all the answers

The wrapping pattern used to produce a more natural looking wave pattern is called?

Curve form pattern Signup and view all the answers

What type of hair color should be applied to a beard and mustache?

Pomade Signup and view all the answers

When performing a patch test, clean the area with _____

10% alcohol Signup and view all the answers

An object that is germ-free is said to be _____

Disinfected Signup and view all the answers

The shoes recommended to be worn when standing for a long period of time are?

Low broad-heeled shoes Signup and view all the answers

An outward reflection of your inner feelings, thoughts, attitudes, and values is defined as?

Personality Signup and view all the answers

Infectious bacteria can be easily spread in the workplace in all of the following ways except?

Covered nose while sneezing Signup and view all the answers

A communicable disease refers to a disease that is?

Spread from person to person Signup and view all the answers

HIV causes the immune system to?

Break down Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following descriptions would be considered a standard precaution?

Disinfecting barbering equipment Signup and view all the answers

If a tool is free from dirt, oil and or pathogens it has been?

Decontaminated Signup and view all the answers

Exothermic waves are activated by?

Heat processor Signup and view all the answers

With galvanic current, cataphoresis may be used to?

Prevent inflammation Signup and view all the answers

What type of hairpiece is recommended for off-the-face style?

Lace front Signup and view all the answers

When opening a razor, the barber should be careful to hold the?

Handle Signup and view all the answers

On the color wheel, complementary colors are stimulated directly?

Across from each other Signup and view all the answers

The pH of an acid-balanced shampoo is usually?

4.5-5.5 Signup and view all the answers

How is a drape positioned before giving a shave?

Fastened to chair Signup and view all the answers

A barber cleans a hone by using?

Water and a pumice stone Signup and view all the answers

The client has waxy dandruff that adheres to the scalp, which condition does this indicate?

Oily Signup and view all the answers

How does hair receive nourishment?

Circulatory system Signup and view all the answers

For a smoothing or relaxing effect, the high frequency electrode is?

Kept in contact with the skin Signup and view all the answers

Cutting hair with the grain means cutting in the?

Same direction as the hair growth Signup and view all the answers

It is important that the teeth of the combs have?

Rounded ends to avoid irritation Signup and view all the answers

When applying chemical wave solution, the barber should start?

At the crown of the head Signup and view all the answers

The hair takes its shape, size, and direction from its?

Follicle Signup and view all the answers

When cutting a client's hair with shears, what safety precaution should be used to avoid injury?

Palming the shears Signup and view all the answers

How many pairs of cranial nerves are there?

12 Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following requires a patch test before use?

Lightener Signup and view all the answers

A temporary color has a pH range of?

2.0-4.5 Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle covers the top of the nose and depresses the eyebrows?

Procerus Signup and view all the answers

When using visible light rays for scalp or facial treatments, which of the following produce the most heat?

Red light Signup and view all the answers

When draping for a cleansing facial service, what area should be covered?

Hair and body Signup and view all the answers

What does emollient cream cause the skin to do?

Softens Signup and view all the answers

The primary function of a high frequency current is to produce?

Thermal and antiseptic results Signup and view all the answers

Lighteners are available in powder, cream, and?

Oil Signup and view all the answers

The location of the aponeurosis tendon is the?

Top of the skull Signup and view all the answers

Scalp massage should be performed?

As a series of treatments Signup and view all the answers

What type of color products lighten or darken in one process?

Permanent Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between the level of a color and the tone of a color?

Tone describes warm to cool, level describes light to dark Signup and view all the answers

Which is the method used to trim the nose?

Lift the tip of the nose and move it side to side and trim using an outliner with a T blade Signup and view all the answers

How long does a temporary color last on healthy hair?

Until shampooed Signup and view all the answers

Secretory nerves regulate?

Sweat and oil glands Signup and view all the answers

Tinea favosa is also known as?

Honeycomb ringworm Signup and view all the answers

The diameter of a hair strand is called?

Texture Signup and view all the answers

Large, straight rods are usually employed to give a?

Spiral wave Signup and view all the answers

During a haircutting service, if a barber drops clips on the floor, what should the barber do?

Place in a container for items to be disinfected Signup and view all the answers

Quats are commonly used as?

Disinfectants Signup and view all the answers

Pus forming organisms that grow in bunches or clusters are called?

Staphylococci Signup and view all the answers

When wrapping for a chemical wave, what helps eliminate fishhooks?

End papers Signup and view all the answers

Base colors of artificial colors are developed from?

Primary and secondary colors Signup and view all the answers

Clients with fine hair and poor elasticity should be wrapped for chemical wave?

Small blocking and thin rods Signup and view all the answers

A device that senses imbalances within an electrical circuit is called?

GFI Signup and view all the answers

When applying infrared lamps for a scalp treatment, the maximum time of exposure should be?

5 min Signup and view all the answers

Which relaxer type is best to use when processing fine color treated or damaged hair?

Regular Signup and view all the answers

When massaging any part of the face, head, or neck, pressure should be applied in?

Upward direction Signup and view all the answers

What will the hair do during the application of a chemical relaxing cream?

Swell Signup and view all the answers

What must a barber do to achieve a natural looking front hairline on a hairpiece?

Texturize close to base Signup and view all the answers

In which way should the hair be directed when giving a chemical relaxer?

Into a straighter form Signup and view all the answers

Which substance is the primary source of skin color?

Melanin Signup and view all the answers

The degree of porosity is related to the condition of which of the following?

Cortex Signup and view all the answers

In preparation for a beard shave, the barber should first?

Wash their hands Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is another name for occipitofrontalis?

Epicranius Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary agent used in hair coloring?

Hydrogen peroxide Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the massage movements is the most soothing?

Effleurage Signup and view all the answers

Medicated scalp lotions are conditioners that promote?

Healing of the scalp Signup and view all the answers

What is the largest organ in the body?

Skin Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step before applying color to a client's hair?

Reading the manufacturers direction Signup and view all the answers

What is generally considered to be the ideal facial shape?

Oval Signup and view all the answers

The T zone incorporates what area of the face?

Forehead, nose, and chin Signup and view all the answers

When performing a skin analysis, the barber notices dry patches on the client's face. What service should the barber recommend?

Exfoliating scrub followed by moisturizer Signup and view all the answers

The procedure that is used to restructure curly hair into larger curls is called?

Soft curl chemical wave Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is created by mixing equal amounts of one primary color with its adjacent secondary color?

Tertiary color Signup and view all the answers

The purpose of a rolling cream facial is to?

Cleanse and stimulate Signup and view all the answers

To create fullness, the hot air from a hand dryer should be directed?

At lifted hair Signup and view all the answers

Which alopecia is baldness at old age?

Senilis Signup and view all the answers

The draping procedure includes?

Placing the towel across the client's chest Signup and view all the answers

The skin is nourished by?

Blood and lymph Signup and view all the answers

A shiny and oily nose would indicate what type of skin condition?

Seborrhea Signup and view all the answers

To correct an over-honed razor, the barber will?

Back hone the razor then hone it normally Signup and view all the answers

What is the 1st layer of the skin that contains blood?

Papillary Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Haircut Techniques

A full taper haircut features a gradual length increase from bottom to top without distinct lines.
Cutting hair with the grain means following the natural direction of hair growth.

Shaving Procedures

The final step in a razor shave is to remove the cape from the client.
For shaving the left side of the neck, a right-handed barber should use a reverse backhand stroke to minimize the risk of cuts.

Skin Analysis

Skin analysis is optimally conducted using a magnifying lamp for detailed observation.
Normal skin has a balance of water and oil, essential for maintaining a healthy appearance.

Hair Growth and Structure

The anagen stage is the active growing phase of hair.
The dermal papilla is crucial as it provides the blood supply necessary for hair growth.
Hair texture refers to the diameter of hair strands, impacting styling techniques.

Hair Treatments and Products

Sodium hydroxide is the fastest acting chemical relaxer, effective for straightening hair.
A toner should follow the application of prelightener to achieve the desired color.
Lightening products come in cream, powder, and oil formulations and require patch tests before use.

Scalp and Facial Treatments

Scalp massage is beneficial when performed regularly as part of a treatment regimen.
The use of infrared lamps for scalp treatment should not exceed five minutes to avoid overheating.

Salon Hygiene and Safety

An object is considered disinfected when it is germ-free, while decontaminated items are free from dirt or pathogens.
Adhering to proper draping techniques is important for client comfort and safety during services.

Skin and Scalp Conditions

Oily skin is often characterized by waxy dandruff that adheres to the scalp.
Seborrhea indicates excessive oiliness, often resulting in a shiny appearance on the nose.

Color Theory and Application

The color wheel indicates complementary colors are directly opposite each other and create contrast.
Primary and secondary colors mix to form tertiary colors, influencing hair dye formulations.

Massage Techniques

Among various massage movements, effleurage is known for its soothing qualities, particularly during facial services.

Anatomy and Physiology

The skin, the body’s largest organ, plays a vital role in protection and sensation.
Secretory nerves regulate sweat and oil glands, impacting skin moisture levels.

Barbering Skills and Practice

Small blocking and thin rods are recommended for chemically waving fine hair with poor elasticity.
When cutting hair for a natural appearance, texturizing close to the base of a hairpiece ensures realistic results.

Facial Shapes and Skin Analysis

The ideal facial shape is often considered to be oval, influencing styling and grooming techniques.
Recommended services for clients with dry patches include exfoliating scrubs followed by moisturizers for skin rejuvenation.

General Knowledge

It’s essential for barbers to read manufacturer's directions before applying color to a client's hair to ensure safety and effectiveness.
The T zone of the face includes the forehead, nose, and chin, which are areas often prone to oiliness.

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