Against D Grain
Rusty Razor
Cutting it Close
Edge of Reason
Shave the Date
Blade of Glory
100

Which of the following will you not perform immediately after a shave?

Second-time over shave

Deep cleansing facial

Applying fresheners or toners

Applying a warm towel

100

Which of the following may be a reason why the clients find fault with a shave procedure?

Warm fingers

Heavy touch

Sharp razors

Soft overhead lights

100

What type of shaving is the practice of shaving the beard against the grain during the second-time-over phase of the shave.

Close

Once-over shave

Outline

Complete

100

Which of the following is an anti-hemorrhagic?

Alcohol

Astringent

Styptic powder

pH-balanced fresheners or toners.

100

__________ cutting is the most successful on beards with even density and texture.

Razor cutting

Shear-over-comb

Outliner-over-comb

Even-all-over clipper

100

The primary shave in a standard shave service that is performed on a lathered facial hair.

First-time-over

200

The application of __________ is a standard procedure in preparing the beard for shaving.

Toners

Fresheners

Hot towels

Astringents

200

 There are 14 shaving areas of the face to be shaved during the __________ part of the shave.

Close shave

Second-time-over

First-time-over

Once-over shave

200

What type of shave should result in a smooth face without being a close shave?

Outline

First-time-over

Second-time-over

Once-over shave

200

What razor position and stroke is not used in a facial shaving?

Freehand

Reverse backhand

Backhand

Reverse freehand

200

Following the first-time-over shave, the barber checks the client’s skin for any __________

Cuts

Hypertrophies

Rough or uneven spots

Nicks

200

Is the practice of shaving the beard against the grain during a second-time-over phase of the shave.

Close Shave

300

Do not proceed with the shave service if the client has _________.

Pustules

Whorl growth patterns

Chapped skin

A keloid condition

300

The 14 shaving areas of the face are shaved __________ and sequentially from one section to another.

Quickly

Repeatedly

Diagonally

Systematically

300

For a man who has an extra-large mouth, what type of mustache would be complimentary?

Heavier-looking

Pyramid-shaped

Semi-square

Medium to large

300

When performing a shave service, you would use the __________ to stretch the skin with proper amount of pressure.

Cushion of the fingertips

Thumbs

Palms

Little fingers

300

Finishing the shave would include which of the following?

Steaming the face

Massaging moisturizer into skin

Stretching the skin

Lathering the face with cream or gel.

300

Traditionally accompanies a facial shave and involves shaving the neckline on both sides of the neck behind the ears and across the nape if desired or necessary.

Neck Shave

400

What determines hairline shapes?

Skin type

Facial-hair design

Hair texture

Growth patterns

400

During the first-time-over part of the service, you should shave __________ in each of the 14 areas of the face.

With the grain

Against the grain

Across the grain

In a circular manner

400

Beards can be used to __________ the appearance of facial features

Dominant

Minimize

Balance

Perfect

400

The reverse-backhand stroke is only used during a _________ shave.

Once-over

Neck

First-time-over

Second-time-over

400

When performing a shave service, you should keep the non-dominant thumb and fingertips dry for _________.

Stretching

Stroking

Positioning

Finishing

400

What type of shave requires less time.

Once-over-shave

500

__________ are often the result of improper hair removal by a razor, tweezers, or trimmer

Pustules

Skin infections

Ingrown hairs

whorls

500

The shaving movement from beneath the lower lip would be __________.

Freehand and down

Backhand and down

Reverse freehand and up

Freehand and across

500

You should angle the razor how many degrees relative to the skin surface?

10 degrees

30 degrees

45 degrees

90 degrees

500

Preparation includes which of the following?

Light powder dusting

Toning

Draping the client

Massaging moisturizer into the skin

500

Do not stop or shave over an area __________.

Systematically

Gently

Repeatedly

Sequentially

500

Bonus: Name the 5 types of shave in Barbering.

First-time-over shave

Second-time-over shave

Once-over shave

Close shave

Neck shave or the Outline Shave

600

Do not use hot towels on skin that is __________.

Tanned

Chapped

Wrinkled

Freckled

600

BONUS: What state agency regulates licensing in the state of Texas?

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

600

The correct angle of cutting with a razor is called the __________ stroke.

Cutting

Freehand

Gliding

Proper

600

Steaming helps to ____________.

Hold the hair in an upward position

Cleanse the skin

Create a smooth surface for the razor

Provide lubricant by stimulating oil glands

600

Keep your fingers ________ to stretch or hold the skin firmly during the shave.

Powdered

Dry

Gloved

Moist

600

Follows the first-time-over to remove any rough or uneven spots using water instead of lather; may be considered a form of close shave

Second-time-over Shave

700

Be careful when shaving sensitive areas such as __________.

Around the Adam’s apple

On the cheekbones

Upper part of the neck

On top of the lip

700

What type of stroke do you use around the mouth, over the ears and in tight areas?

Faster

Shorter

Medium

Longer

700

Which of the following refers to the way the razor is held in the barber’s hand to perform a stroke movement?

Angle

Grain

Position

Procedure

700

What type of skin allows the beard hair to be cut more easily?

Taut

Loose

Tight

Dry

700

When performing a shave, you should use a light touch and what type of motion that leads with the point of the blade?

Very fast

Very slow

Sliding

Forward gliding

700

This practice is undesirable because it may irritate the skin and lead to infection or ingrown hairs.

Close Shave

800

When a client wears a mustache, trim and shape it __________ the shave service.

Closer than

After

During

Prior to

800

Lathering with a shaving cream or gel __________.

Softens the hair cuticle

Provides lubrication by stimulating oil glands

Relaxes the client

Cleanse the skin

800

You should apply light facial cream or moisturizing lotion with what type of movement?

Petrissage massage

Forward gliding

Sliding

Effleurage massage

800

Which of the following shaves should ensure a complete and even shave with a single lathering?

First-time-over

Close

Once-over shave

Second-time-over

800

Where should you discard used blades?

Trash basket

Plastic garbage bag

Sharps container

Closed receptacle

800

What type of shave includes the sideburn, around the ear, behind the ear areas, and sometimes the front hairline and typically follows a haircut.

Outline Shave

900

Ingrown hairs are also known as __________

Pustules

Folliculitis

Pseudofolliculitis

A keloid condition

900

Stretching the skin too tightly will cause _________.

Nicks

Cuts

Irritation

Ingrown hairs

900

Right-handed barbers stand at the client’s _____________

Right side

Back

Left side

Front

900

Be sure to check the hairline and neck areas for __________ before beginning the neck shave.

Rough or uneven spots

Hypertrophies

Taut skin

Ingrown hairs

900

Keep the skin__________ while shaving.

Hot

Moist

Dry

Cold

900

Single-lather shave in which the shaving strokes are made across the grain of the shave.

Once-over Shave