1. Which perming product rehardens the chemical bonds in the hair?
A. water
B. neutralizer Correct
C. conditioner
D. waving lotion
Explanation
Neutralizer (B) is correct because it rehardens the chemical bonds in the hair by stabilizing the new shape after a perm. Water (A) does not affect chemical bonds. Conditioner (C) moisturizes but does not reharden bonds. Waving lotion (D) breaks bonds to allow reshaping, not rehardening.
2. Where does the barber stand when performing a head shave?
A. moves around the client Correct
B. right side of the client
C. left side of the client
D. behind the client
Explanation
Moves around the client (A) is correct because a head shave requires the barber to work from multiple angles for even coverage. Fixed positions like right side (B), left side (C), or behind (D) limit access and precision.
3. According to TDLR, what may be used to stop minor bleeding?
A. alcohol wipe
B. styptic powder Correct
C. liquid astringent
D. hydrogen peroxide
Explanation
Styptic powder (B) is correct per TDLR regulations, as it is specifically designed to stop minor bleeding safely. Alcohol wipes (A) disinfect but don’t stop bleeding. Liquid astringents (C) constrict tissue but are less effective. Hydrogen peroxide (D) cleans but doesn’t coagulate blood.
4. Travelling guidelines are used for which type of cut?
A. 180
B. blunt
C. one-length
D. uniform-layered Correct
Explanation
Uniform-layered (D) is correct because travelling guidelines involve moving the guide to create consistent layers, as in a uniform-layered cut. 180 (A) refers to an angle, not a cut type. Blunt (B) and one-length (C) use stationary guidelines.
5. According to TDLR, what implement is a single-use item and shall be discarded after each use?
A. foot file
B. cuticle nipper
C. plastic spatula
D. orangewood stick Correct
Explanation
Orangewood stick (D) is correct per TDLR, as it is a single-use item due to its porous nature, which cannot be effectively disinfected. Foot files (A), cuticle nippers (B), and plastic spatulas (C) can be disinfected and reused.