California Barber Written ExamShaving ServicesMedium
A client requests a 'soul patch' as part of their facial hair design. Which of the following best describes the placement and typical shape of a soul patch?
- AA full beard that is closely trimmed on the cheeks and fuller on the chin.
- BA thin line of hair extending along the jawline from ear to ear.
- CA triangular shape of hair growing from the sideburns down to the corner of the mouth.
- DA small, isolated patch of hair directly under the lower lip and above the chin.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. A small, isolated patch of hair directly under the lower lip and above the chin.
A soul patch is a distinct, small tuft of hair precisely located in the philtrum area, just below the lower lip and above the chin. It is typically isolated from other facial hair.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. This describes a specific beard style, but not a soul patch.
- B. This describes a chinstrap beard, not a soul patch.
- C. This describes a different style, perhaps a variation of a Van Dyke or specific beard shaping, not a soul patch.
Soul Patch
A small, isolated patch of facial hair grown directly below the center of the lower lip and above the chin.
- Distinctly separated from a mustache or beard.
- Can be various shapes (e.g., small rectangle, inverted triangle).
- Requires precision trimming and isolation.
Memory trick: Soulful spot under the lip, a tiny hair chip.