Texas Barber Exam: Tools & Equipment Practice Questions

Tools & Equipment is 1 of 13 topics on the Texas Class A Barber written exam — 13 of the 300 questions in FadeJunkie's Milady-sourced bank cover it. Below are 12 real Tools & Equipment questions with real answers.

Tools & Equipment questions barbers get tested on

What is razor "balance"?
The weight and length of the blade relative to the handle.

What tools are used for finish and detail work?
Outliners.

What pace is preferred when stropping a razor?
Moderate.

What are clipper guards also known as?
Attachment combs.

What machine introduces water-soluble products into the skin during a facial?
A galvanic machine.

What type of soap is used in electric latherizers?
Liquid cream.

Chemically speaking, what are shampoos?
Emulsions.

What kind of shampoo is a mild formula designed to prevent stripping haircolor?
pH-balanced shampoo.

What is an example of an instant conditioner?
A detangling rinse.

What material is used to make an antistatic comb?
Carbon materials.

What are conditioners an example of, chemically?
Emulsions used in barbering services.

What kind of hair is an electric clipper with a pivot motor best suited to cut?
Thick, coarse, or damp hair.

Practice all 13 Tools & Equipment questions

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More exam topics

Tools & Equipment 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.

Source

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.