Texas Class A Barber study guide
Texas Class A Barber · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The Texas Class A Barber license is the credential that allows a barber to perform barbering services in Texas. Barbering and cosmetology are regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), which administers individual licenses, establishment licenses, school licenses, and the associated examinations. The Texas Class A Barber study guide has 5 sections and about 1,834 words.
01Haircutting, Styling, and Hair and Scalp Treatments
Almost every haircut question collapses into three controls: the reference point (where the hair is anchored - apex, parietal ridge, four corners, occipital bone, crown, nape), the elevation/projection (how far the hair is lifted from the head), and distribution (where the hair falls relative to its natural drop). Memorize the elevation map cold: 0° = solid form, 45° = graduated, 90° = uniform layer, 180° = long-layer/increased layering.
376 words, about 2 min02Shaving, Beard Trimming, and Facial Hair Services
Know the straight razor by its parts: point, edge, back, tang, shank, and scales (handle). Two different maintenance steps get swapped in exam questions every time.
369 words, about 2 min03Chemical Services (Coloring, Permanent Waving, Relaxing)
The level system runs 1 (black) to 10 (lightest blond), each level representing a step of melanin loss. Developer strength drives the result: 10 volume (3%) deposits, 20 volume (6%) lifts roughly one to two levels and gives dependable grey coverage, 30 volume (9%) lifts two to three levels, and 40 volume (12%) delivers maximum lift with maximum scalp irritation.
343 words, about 2 min04Safety, Sanitation, and Infection Control
Cleaning removes visible debris with soap and water. Disinfection uses an EPA-registered hospital-grade disinfectant to destroy most pathogens on non-porous surfaces.
367 words, about 2 min05Texas Barbering Law and Administrative Rules
Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1601 is the statute covering barbers and cosmetologists, and it is administered by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) . The day-to-day operating rules sit in 16 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 82 .
379 words, about 2 min