West Virginia Barber Written Practice Exam 2026 - Free Barber Written Practice Questions and Study Guide

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What is the tuft of hair that stands straight up?

Cowlick

A cowlick is the tuft of hair that stands straight up due to the natural growth pattern of the hair follicles. It is a common term used in the field of cosmetology and barbering to describe hair that grows in a different direction than the surrounding hair, creating a noticeable and often unruly patch of hair. In contrast, the other options are unrelated terms: a "whorl" refers to a circular arrangement of hair growth, "pityriasis" is a skin condition characterized by flaking, and "sycosis vulgaris" is a type of bacterial skin infection involving hair follicles.

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