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Free Barber Practice Test: Mixed Review
20 questions on Mixed Review, drawn from the written (theory) state board syllabus. Answer them all, then check your score. No account and no card.
Questions 1 to 20
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Chemical Texture Services Question 1 of 20
In Wella’s Creatine perm description, what does waving lotion do to disulfide bonds?
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Correct answerA. Breaks disulfide (sulfur) bonds so the hair can be reshaped
Why this is correct: Lotion opens bonds for reshaping; neutralization reforms them.
Chemical Texture Services Question 2 of 20
For Framesi Waving System consultation, how is previously hydroxide-relaxed hair handled?
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Correct answerB. Do not use Framesi Waving System on that hair
Why this is correct: The guide lists this as a Waving/Straightening contraindication, not a rule for every smoothing system.
Haircoloring Question 3 of 20
On the 1–10 hair-color level system, what do level 1 and level 10 represent?
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Correct answerB. 1 = black (darkest), 10 = lightest blonde
Why this is correct: The LEVEL system measures lightness/darkness: 1 = black (darkest) up to 10 = lightest blonde. It tells the stylist how many levels to lift or deposit.
Haircoloring Question 4 of 20
In Wella’s Koleston Perfect chart, which lift is listed for Welloxon 6% (20 volume)?
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Correct answerB. 1 level
Why this is correct: The chart lists one level of lift and grey coverage, not a rule for every color line.
Chemical Texture Services Question 5 of 20
When applying Framesi Waving System lotion, what should be avoided?
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Correct answerA. Letting lotion drip onto the skin or scalp
Why this is correct: Framesi Waving System says not to drip lotion onto skin or scalp. For contact, blot with a cool-water-saturated cotton ball without rubbing. This is not a universal application-distance rule.
Chemical Texture Services Question 6 of 20
In Wella’s Creatine process, what must be rinsed out before neutralization?
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Correct answerA. Waving lotion remaining on the hair
Why this is correct: Rinse out waving lotion per directions and blot before neutralization.
Haircoloring Question 7 of 20
Hair with a damaged, rough cuticle that absorbs water readily generally has which porosity feature?
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Correct answerC. Higher porosity
Why this is correct: Cuticle damage can increase liquid absorption.
Chemical Texture Services Question 8 of 20
In a Creatine perm, what does neutralization do to opened disulfide bonds?
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Correct answerA. Re-forms (re-bonds) the disulfide bonds into the new curls
Why this is correct: Neutralization reforms bonds to retain the new shape.
Haircoloring Question 9 of 20
When applying lightener (bleach), hair should be worked in subsections that are:
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Correct answerA. About 1/8 inch, following the manufacturer
Why this is correct: Thin subsections ensure full saturation and even lift; always follow product directions.
Haircoloring Question 10 of 20
An aniline tint with a pH of 9.5 is considered:
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Correct answerA. Alkaline
Why this is correct: A hair color with pH 9.5 is alkaline. Do not infer processing time or lift solely from pH; follow the product directions.
Skin Care Question 11 of 20
How does an emollient help retain moisture on skin?
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Correct answerA. Forms a moisture-retaining film
Why this is correct: A surface film helps retain water; it is not a disinfectant.
Skin Care Question 12 of 20
According to NHS guidance, which emollient form is generally greasier than cream and suited to very dry skin?
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Correct answerA. Ointment
Why this is correct: Ointments are greasier; product knowledge does not authorize diagnosing skin disease.
Skin Care Question 13 of 20
Which massage term describes light gliding strokes rather than kneading or tapping?
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Correct answerA. Effleurage (stroking)
Why this is correct: Effleurage denotes gliding strokes. This tests terminology, not treatment.
Skin Care Question 14 of 20
A pre-service facial-massage check finds inflamed or infected skin. What should you do?
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Correct answerD. Do not perform the service on the affected skin
Why this is correct: Do not massage inflamed or infected skin. Screening contraindications before service is a safety requirement; continuous hand contact is a comfort technique, and the practitioner does not diagnose disease.
Skin Care Question 15 of 20
Which skin division contains the stratum basale (germinativum)?
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Correct answerA. Epidermis
Why this is correct: The basal layer is the deepest epidermal layer, not subcutaneous tissue.
Head and face anatomy Question 16 of 20
When identifying anatomical landmarks, which bone corresponds to the forehead?
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Correct answerC. Frontal bone
Why this is correct: Frontal bone forms the landmark at the forehead.
Head and face anatomy Question 17 of 20
When identifying anatomical landmarks, which bone corresponds to the lower back of the skull?
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Correct answerD. Occipital bone
Why this is correct: Occipital bone forms the landmark at the lower back of the skull.
Head and face anatomy Question 18 of 20
When identifying anatomical landmarks, which bone corresponds to the sides of the skull near the ears?
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Correct answerA. Temporal bones
Why this is correct: Temporal bones forms the landmark at the sides of the skull near the ears.
Head and face anatomy Question 19 of 20
When identifying anatomical landmarks, which bone corresponds to the bridge of the nose?
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Correct answerB. Nasal bones
Why this is correct: Nasal bones forms the landmark at the bridge of the nose.
Head and face anatomy Question 20 of 20
Which bone forms the lower jaw and moves when the mouth opens?
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