Shaving is 1 of 13 topics on the Texas Class A Barber written exam — 16 of the 300 questions in FadeJunkie's Milady-sourced bank cover it. Below are 15 real Shaving questions with real answers.
Which razor position and stroke is not used in facial shaving?
The reverse backhand.
What kind of skin allows beard hair to be cut more easily?
Taut skin — stretched skin cuts more cleanly.
What type of beard helps fill out a narrow jaw?
A full beard.
What does finishing a shave typically include?
Massaging moisturizer into the skin.
What condition should the skin be in while shaving?
Moist.
What should you check the scalp for before shaving the head?
Hypertrophies — abnormal growths like moles or warts you need to shave around, not over.
When not in use, how should a razor be kept?
Closed.
What skin condition means you should not proceed with a shave service?
Pustules.
What can result from improper hair removal by razor, tweezers, or trimmer?
Ingrown hairs.
What is the shaving movement from the angle of the mouth toward the point of the chin called?
Backhand and down.
What shave results in a smooth face without being an especially close shave?
The once-over.
You should avoid hot towels on skin that is what?
Chapped.
What length of strokes should you use around the mouth, ears, and other tight areas?
Shorter strokes.
What does shaving preparation include?
Draping the client.
What shave ensures a complete, even result with a single lathering?
The once-over.
These 15 are a sample. The full FadeJunkie bank has 16 real Shaving questions (plus 16 matching flashcards) — try the Shaving practice quiz or flip through the Shaving flashcards for free. A one-time $15 lifetime pass unlocks full multi-topic study and the complete 300-question bank across all 13 tested topics.
Shaving is one of 13 topics tested on the Texas barber written exam. See the Texas Barber State Board Exam Guide for the full exam process, or browse every topic from the Education Hub.
Questions and answers are drawn from the Milady Standard Barbering curriculum, the same textbook Texas barber schools use to prepare students for the TDLR/PSI state board exam.