As a barber, what is not one of the principal tools of the trade?

• combs

• clippers

• shears

• gloves

Answer explanation

As a barber, your principal tools of the trade are combs, brushes, shears, clippers, outliners, and razors. While you will use gloves as a barber, they are not considered one of the tools of the trade.

Hard rubber combs are ____.

• not as popular as metal combs

• durable and slightly flexible

• very breakable

• impossible to clean

Answer explanation

Hard rubber combs are slightly flexible and durable but can deteriorate if left in a disinfectant over an extended time.

The all-purpose comb is used ____.

• for general haircutting and styling

• for curly hair only

• for very fine hair

• only on dry hair

Answer explanation

A styling or all-purpose comb is used for general haircutting and styling.

A tail comb is used ____.

•   for general purposes

• during blowdrying

• for sectioning long hair

• for very short hair

Answer explanation

The tail comb is the best choice for sectioning longer hair or when making partings to create subsections, for wrapping the hair on rods or rollers, or for color application.

A wide-toothed comb is used ____.

• for combing through textured hair

• to achieve a flat-top style

• for sectioning long hair

• for combing through curly hair textures

Answer explanation

Wide-toothed combs can be used to control larger amounts of hair, spread relaxer cream, detangle hair, or comb through curly hair textures.

A ____ brush is made of flexible or rigid nylon bristles set into a cushioned, plastic, or cushioned base.

• synthetic bristle

• natural bristle

• paddle

• round

Answer explanation

A synthetic bristle brush is made of flexible or rigid nylon bristles set into a cushioned, plastic, cushioned base.

A ____ brush has a rigid base with openings to facilitate quicker drying.

• round

• vented

• paddle

• wet

Answer explanation

A vented brush has a rigid base with openings or “vents” to facilitate quicker drying.

A ____ brush creates volume and/or curl in blowdry styling.

• round

• vented

• paddle

• mixed bristle

Answer explanation

A round brush creates volume and/or curl in blowdry styling.

The ____ type of shears does not have a finger rest.

• Scandinavian

• English

•  

  German

• French

Answer explanation

The German style does not have a finger rest or tang.

Cast shears are ____.

•  

  are more durable

•  

  are constructed in one or two pieces

•  

  stay sharp longer

•  

  are less expensive to purchase

Answer explanation

Cast shears are made of a more porous and weaker steel that does not retain its sharpness, is more brittle, is likely to chip or break, and is usually less expensive to produce and purchase when compared to forged shears