Texas Class A Barber - Written Exam Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What are the three types of straight lines used in haircutting?

Horizontal, vertical, diagonal (correct)

Curved, straight, angled

Round, flat, sharp

What is the body's ability to destroy and resist pathogens called?

Immunity

What types of capes are used in barbering?

Mens and womens

Plastic and cloth

Shampoo (waterproof) and haircutting (correct)

What is the cost for a Class A Barber certificate and its renewal?

$55 Signup and view all the answers

How often must a Class A barber certificate be renewed?

Every 2 years Signup and view all the answers

What is the process that destroys all microbial life including spores called?

Sterilization Signup and view all the answers

What type of cut involves all hair strands being cut to the same length at a 90-degree elevation?

Uniform-layered cut Signup and view all the answers

What does single-process haircolor do?

Deposits color and lightens at the same time Signup and view all the answers

What happens when loose skin is pushed out in front of the razor?

Can result in nicks or cuts Signup and view all the answers

In a perm, what does off-base placement refer to?

Wrapping the hair at a 45-degree angle below the perpendicular Signup and view all the answers

What is cross-checking in haircutting?

Parting subsections opposite from the elevation or direction the hair was cut Signup and view all the answers

What are the essential elements in human hair?

Carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, and sulfur Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the partial or total removal of natural or artificial pigment from the hair?

Hair lightening Signup and view all the answers

When shaving, what should the fingers of the left hand do?

Gently stretch the skin in the area being shaved Signup and view all the answers

What constitutes an exposure incident in barbering?

Contact with broken skin, blood, body fluid, or other potentially infectious materials Signup and view all the answers

What should a barber do if they come across a client with head lice?

Stop services immediately and refer the client to a physician for proper care Signup and view all the answers

What stroke is used in a second-time over shave?

Free hand stroke, across the grain Signup and view all the answers

Before removing gloves after an exposure incident, what must be done?

All tools and implements that were in contact with blood or body fluid must be cleaned and disinfected Signup and view all the answers

What is a virgin application in hair coloring?

Application of hair color to hair that has not previously been colored Signup and view all the answers

What is the pH range of hair conditioners?

3.0 to 5.5 Signup and view all the answers

What is the technical term for any deformity of the nail?

Onychosis Signup and view all the answers

What does elevation refer to in haircutting?

The angle or degree a section of hair is held from the head for cutting Signup and view all the answers

What is a furuncle?

An acute bacterial infection of a hair follicle that produces a boil Signup and view all the answers

What services chemically change the hair's natural wave pattern?

Chemical texture services Signup and view all the answers

What are the three types of chemical texture services?

Permanent waving, curl reformation, and relaxer Signup and view all the answers

What does a second-time over shave do?

Removes any rough or uneven spots and follows the first time over shave Signup and view all the answers

Generally, during chemical services, what happens to hair with more porosity?

The less processing time it requires Signup and view all the answers

What is characterized by an accumulation of dry or oily flakes?

Scales Signup and view all the answers

What type of cutting requires a steady hand and the consistent use of the comb or hair pick?

Freehand clipper cutting Signup and view all the answers

What is another term for pseudofolliculitis barbae?

Razor bumps Signup and view all the answers

What is a communicable disease?

A contagious disease that spreads from person to person Signup and view all the answers

What cutting technique must a barber use to maintain moisture throughout the cut?

Razor cutting Signup and view all the answers

What causes scabies?

The itch mite Signup and view all the answers

What is the arrector pili muscle?

Minute, involuntary muscle fiber attached to the base of the hair follicle Signup and view all the answers

What should gray, white, and salt-and-pepper hair be treated with?

Violet based colors Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a neutralizer in a chemical texture service?

Rehardens newly arranged disulfide bonds Signup and view all the answers

What does a backhand stroke in shaving refer to?

A stroke that glides away from you with the back of your hand Signup and view all the answers

What is a cowlick?

A tuft of hair that stands straight up Signup and view all the answers

What type of shaving stroke is used for strokes 5, 10, 13, and 14?

Reverse freehand stroke Signup and view all the answers

A diffuser is used on what tool?

A blowdryer Signup and view all the answers

What wattage should bulbs at a manicure table be?

40 Signup and view all the answers

Why are 40-watt bulbs used at a manicure table?

Heat from higher bulbs will interfere with manicuring and sculpted nail processes Signup and view all the answers

What were jars or containers incorrectly called when used for disinfection in the past?

Wet sanitizers Signup and view all the answers

What is hairstyling?

The art of arranging hair in a particular style suited to the cut given Signup and view all the answers

What are tuberculocidal disinfectants also referred to as?

Phenolics Signup and view all the answers

What does resistant hair refer to?

Hair with a compact cuticle layer that chemicals do not penetrate easily Signup and view all the answers

What is known as the 'one-length cut'?

Blunt cut Signup and view all the answers

What is bactericidal?

Capable of destroying bacteria Signup and view all the answers

What does volume refer to in hair coloring?

Different strengths of hydrogen peroxide Signup and view all the answers

In the level system, what number represents the lightest hair color?

10 Signup and view all the answers

In the level system, what number represents the darkest hair color?

1 Signup and view all the answers

For right-handed barbers, where is shaving stroke 5 performed?

On the right side of the neck Signup and view all the answers

What type of hair requires a more alkaline solution during chemical services?

Hair that absorbs the least amount of moisture, known as low porosity Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of hair is made up of protein?

90% Signup and view all the answers

Which lineage is most often affected by pseudofolliculitis barbae?

Mediterranean, African, Hispanic, and Jewish ethnicities Signup and view all the answers

What cutting technique creates a chunkier effect than point cutting?

Notching Signup and view all the answers

What is a crew cut?

A haircut consisting of tapered sides and back, with the top section gradually increasing in length Signup and view all the answers

What affects processing time the most during chemical services?

Hair porosity Signup and view all the answers

What causes alopecia areata?

An auto-immune disorder that attacks hair follicles Signup and view all the answers

How many shaving areas are located on the right side of the face?

5 Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of alopecia?

Abnormal hair loss Signup and view all the answers

Which type of relaxer requires a neutralizer?

Thio relaxer Signup and view all the answers

Which type of relaxer does not require a neutralizer?

Hydroxide relaxer Signup and view all the answers

Where must a barber's permit be displayed?

In a conspicuous place adjacent to or near the work chair Signup and view all the answers

What does the weight line refer to in haircutting?

The heaviest perimeter of a 0 elevation or 45-degree cut Signup and view all the answers

What is the contact time for a 10% sodium hypochlorite solution?

10 minutes Signup and view all the answers

How often are eyebrow and eyelash hairs replaced?

Every 4 to 5 months Signup and view all the answers

Which hand should be kept dry during a shave, and why?

Left hand, to prevent slipping on the face Signup and view all the answers

What does tension refer to in haircutting?

The amount of pressure applied while combing and holding a section of hair for cutting Signup and view all the answers

What must you always do when disinfecting implements and surfaces?

Wear gloves Signup and view all the answers

What is motility?

Self movement Signup and view all the answers

What is hydrogen peroxide primarily known as in hair color formulations?

Developer Signup and view all the answers

What happens when hydrogen peroxide is used alone on hair?

Produces a relatively mild lightening of the natural hair color with minimal damage to the shaft Signup and view all the answers

In shaving, strokes 2 and 7 are classified as what kind of strokes?

Back hand stroke Signup and view all the answers

What is chemical hair relaxing?

Chemically rearranges the basic structure of overly curly hair into a straighter form Signup and view all the answers

What should not be done with a hot towel?

Used on chapped, blistered, or sensitive skin Signup and view all the answers

What are disinfectants?

Chemical products that destroy most bacteria, fungi, and viruses on surfaces Signup and view all the answers

What are bacteria?

Single-celled microorganisms that have both plant and animal characteristics Signup and view all the answers

How do most men prefer to keep their nails?

Fairly short Signup and view all the answers

What is characterized by excessive production and accumulation of skin cells?

Pityriasis (dandruff) Signup and view all the answers

What are nonpathogenic bacteria?

Harmless bacteria that may perform useful functions Signup and view all the answers

How many hours are required for a manicurist course?

600 Signup and view all the answers

What are examples of wet hairstyling techniques?

Hair wrapping, hair molding, finger waving, pin curls, and roller sets Signup and view all the answers

What does hair porosity refer to?

The ability of hair to absorb moisture Signup and view all the answers

What is the innermost layer of the hair called?

Medulla Signup and view all the answers

What are pathogenic bacteria?

Harmful microorganisms that can cause disease or infection in humans Signup and view all the answers

What is the foil technique in hair coloring?

Slicing or weaving out a section to be placed in foil for highlighting Signup and view all the answers

What is a part in hairstyling?

A line created naturally or with a comb Signup and view all the answers

What is a diffuser attachment used for?

An effective attachment when rearranging or picking out very curly hair textures Signup and view all the answers

What does the diffuser attachment on a blow dryer help with?

Scrunching hair or manipulating curly or wavy hair with styling products Signup and view all the answers

What is the three-step process known as for restructuring very curly hair into looser and larger curls?

Curl reformation or soft-curl perm Signup and view all the answers

What is the design line in haircutting?

The outer perimeter line of the haircut Signup and view all the answers

In shaving, what does the term position refer to?

The way the razor is held in the barber's hand to perform a stroke movement Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Haircutting Techniques

Three types of straight lines in haircutting: horizontal, vertical, diagonal.
Uniform-layered cut features hair strands cut to the same length at a 90-degree elevation.
Freehand clipper cutting needs a steady hand and consistent comb use.
Blunt cut is also known as the "one-length cut," giving the appearance of uniformly lengthened hair.

Hair Care and Chemical Services

Chemical texture services include permanent waving, curl reformation, and relaxer.
Chemical hair relaxing rearranges the structure of curly hair into straighter forms.
Hair lightening involves partial or total removal of hair pigment.
Hair porosity affects processing time during chemical services; lower porosity may require more alkaline solutions for effective treatment.

Barbering Standards and Regulations

Class A Barber certificate costs $55 and must be renewed every 2 years.
When a barber establishment changes ownership, a new owner must apply for a license within 30 days.
Original permits must be displayed prominently near the work chair.
Exposure incidents occur when contact is made with potentially infectious materials during service.

Infection Control and Safety

Immunity refers to the body's ability to destroy pathogens.
Sterilization eliminates all microbial life, including spores.
Disinfectants, which destroy most bacteria, fungi, and viruses, are essential for sanitation.
Always wear gloves while disinfecting implements and surfaces.

Hair Structure and Care

Human hair consists of carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, and sulfur.
The medulla is the innermost layer of hair.
Hair conditioners have a pH range of 3.0 to 5.5 for effective moisture balance.

Shaving Techniques

Remember the free hand stroke is used in specific shaving strokes for more effective results.
Backhand strokes glide away from the barber while shaving.
Reverse freehand strokes are applied to areas where the grain changes, ensuring a close shave.

Hair and Scalp Disorders

Alopecia refers to abnormal hair loss; causes may include autoimmune disorders, particularly alopecia areata.
Pityriasis (dandruff) is characterized by excessive skin cell production.
Scabies is caused by the itch mite and is a contagious condition.

Equipment and Application

A diffuser is used with a blow dryer to enhance curls and texture.
For highlights, foil techniques involve slicing or weaving hair sections into foils.
Hydrogen peroxide serves as the developer in hair coloring services.

Miscellaneous Facts

Eye and eyelash hairs are replaced every 4 to 5 months.
The composition of hair consists of approximately 90% protein.
Men generally prefer shorter nails for grooming.

Study Tips

Familiarize yourself with the pH ranges of various products for better client recommendations.
Understanding different hair types and porosities will help in tailoring services to individual needs.
Regularly review safety protocols to ensure compliance with health regulations in barbering.

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Test your knowledge with these flashcards covering key terms and concepts for the Texas Class A Barber state board written exam. From haircutting techniques to hygiene regulations, this set will help prepare you for your certification. Ideal for students and professionals alike!