Barber haircutting drill

10 questions · Untimed · Explanation after each question

Reference points, elevation and guides, fades and tapers, clipper-over-comb and shear-over-comb, outlining and neck shaves, face shapes, thermal styling, braids, locks and hair replacement. Part of the NIC Hair Care Services domain (40% of the exam).

Line drawing of a mannequin head with a short skin fade, clippers against a comb beside it, shears and a neck duster

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Ten questions on one topic, with an explanation after each answer.
Check each answer to see the explanation before moving on. Checked answers cannot be changed.

Original practice questions written for barber written exams. Independent preparation, not affiliated with NIC, PSI, Pearson VUE, TDLR, the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, the Florida DBPR or any state board.