Barber Practice Test 2026

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Infection Control & Safety

NIC Area 1.A — Infection-control principles, levels of decontamination, bloodborne pathogens, Standard Precautions, OSHA/EPA/CDC, single-use vs multi-use, types of bacteria.

55 questions→

Anatomy & Physiology

NIC Area 1.B — Structure of hair, skin & scalp; bones, muscles & nerves of the head/face/neck; the circulatory, nervous & integumentary systems as they relate to barbering.

45 questions→

Skin & Hair Disorders and Diseases

NIC Area 1.C/D — Recognizing skin & scalp lesions, disorders and diseases (incl. pseudofolliculitis barbae, sycosis barbae, tinea, alopecia) and the barber's refer-vs-service rule.

30 questions→

Barbering Chemistry

NIC Area 1.E — Matter & chemistry fundamentals, the pH scale & acid mantle, oxidation-reduction, surfactants & emulsions, and the chemistry of barbering products with safety.

30 questions→

Implements & Equipment

NIC Area 2 — Function, selection, use and care of barbering tools: combs, shears, the straight razor (honing & stropping), clippers/trimmers, electrical equipment, and electrical safety.

45 questions→

Client Consultation & Hair/Scalp Care

NIC Area 3.A/B — Client consultation & hair/scalp analysis (texture, density, porosity, elasticity, face shapes), draping, shampooing, conditioning, and scalp treatments & massage.

50 questions→

Men's Haircutting, Styling & Head Shaving

NIC Area 3.C/D — Haircutting fundamentals (elevation, guides, graduation), men's cuts & techniques (tapers, fades, clipper/shear-over-comb, outlining), razor & texturizing cutting, styling & finishing products, and head shaving.

75 questions→

Chemical Services

NIC Area 3.E — Haircoloring (level/tone, law of color, developers, patch test), lightening & toning, permanent waving, and chemical relaxing (incl. facial-hair color) with chemical-service safety.

55 questions→

Shaving, Facial Hair & Skin Care Services

NIC Area 4 — The standard shave (prep, lather, razor angle & strokes, with-the-grain safety, neck/outline shave), facial-hair design, facials & the classic massage movements, and electrotherapy/light therapy with contraindications.

67 questions→

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Shampooer / Salon Assistant

Shampooing/hair/scalp work overlaps duties performed by licensed barbers; barber is a related licensed next path, not a universally automatic progression.

Requirements vary by state and locality. Check the authority for where you plan to work.

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Why this is linked: Shampooer / Salon Assistant