PSI Barbering Practice Exam

What do two hair streams that slope in opposite directions create?

1. A natural part in the hair

2. A cowlick

3. A hair whorl

4. A pin curl

The correct answer is: A cowlick

Two hair streams that slope in opposite directions create a cowlick. A cowlick occurs when the hair grows in a direction that is different from the rest of the hair, often resulting in a distinct area where the hair appears to swirl or stand up. This phenomenon often manifests at the crown of the head or near the forehead, and it’s a natural characteristic in hair growth patterns. In contrast, a natural part in the hair is typically formed where the hair naturally separates due to the direction of growth rather than two opposing streams. A hair whorl, while it also involves hair growing in a circular pattern, is more related to how the hair spirals rather than two distinct streams. A pin curl is a styling technique used to create curls in hair, which is unrelated to the directional growth of hair streams. Thus, the presence of two opposing hair streams distinctly identifies the formation of a cowlick.