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Key Facts: Frisørfagets Svendeprøve Exam

Level 4

Danish Qualifications Framework (NQF) level for the Frisør qualification

Retsinformation, BEK nr. 216 af 28/01/2026 § 1

Up to 9

Maximum practical disciplines evaluated during the svendeprøve

SUS Bedømmelsesplan for frisørfagets svendeprøve – januar 2026

Max 16 hours

Maximum examination duration conducted over 1–2 working days

SUS Bedømmelsesplan for frisørfagets svendeprøve

Grade 02

Minimum passing grade required in every individual discipline on the 7-trinsskala

BEK nr. 216 & SUS Bedømmelsesplan

4 skuemestre

Assessment committee composition (2 employer-side, 2 worker-side)

SUS Bedømmelsesplan for frisørfagets svendeprøve – januar 2026

3–4.5 years

Total duration range of the Frisør vocational education (EUD) under the current order

Retsinformation, BEK nr. 216 af 28/01/2026 § 2

Denmark's active Frisørfagets Svendeprøve uses practical disciplines, documentation, and possible oral explanation assessed by four skuemestre; these English MCQs are a study adaptation, not a performance simulation.

Sample Frisørfagets Svendeprøve Practice Questions

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1In technical haircutting diagrams (klippetegninger), which projection angle (løftevinkel) is used to create a solid form (hel form) where all hair lengths fall to a single, blunt weight line?

A.0 degrees (stationary natural fall against the skin)

B.45 degrees (low elevation creating graduation)

C.90 degrees (perpendicular to the curvature of the head)

D.180 degrees (vertical elevation producing long layers)

Explanation: A solid form (hel form) is created by projecting hair at 0 degrees, allowing it to fall naturally in its gravity-governed position against the skin or neckline. This maintains maximum hair density at the perimeter and produces an unactivated, smooth surface texture with a clean, blunt perimeter line.

2What is the key geometric difference between a stationary guide (stationær guide) and a mobile traveling guide (mobil guide) in a haircut design plan?

A.A stationary guide moves progressively with each newly cut section, whereas a mobile guide remains locked in one position.

B.A stationary guide remains anchored at a single reference point so subsequent sections are overdirected to it, whereas a mobile guide travels along with each newly cut section.

C.A stationary guide is used only for perimeter work, whereas a mobile guide is used only for interior layering.

D.Both guides remain fixed; the labels describe whether the partings are horizontal or vertical.

Explanation: A stationary guideline remains fixed at one specific position on the head, meaning all subsequent hair sections are combed and overdirected toward this anchor, resulting in progressive length expansion away from the guide. In contrast, a mobile (or traveling) guideline moves continuously with the work, taking a small slice of previously cut hair to serve as the length reference for the next section.

3When executing a classic graduated bob (graderet page), which elevation angle and finger angle are typically applied in the occipital nape zone to build the graduated weight ridge?

A.0-degree elevation parallel to the collarbone

B.45-degree elevation with fingers held at an angle that mirrors the desired graduation plane

C.90-degree elevation held perpendicular to the floor across all nape sections

D.180-degree elevation directed straight up toward the ceiling

Explanation: Graduation requires lifting the hair between 1 and 89 degrees, typically at approximately 45 degrees in the nape area. Holding the fingers at an angled cutting line relative to the head curvature builds progressive weight accumulation and a defined graduated wedge.

4During assessment, what must a technical cutting diagram (klippetegning) communicate about the finished haircut?

A.Only the final perimeter length, with no indication of internal structure or technique.

B.The cutting forms and techniques actually used, in a diagram that corresponds to the executed haircut.

C.The planned color formula and developer ratio, whether or not cutting is assessed.

D.A generic head shape copied before the candidate sees the model.

Explanation: The January 2026 bedømmelsesplan requires a klippetegning to show the cutting techniques and forms used, and the rubric checks that the diagram matches the haircut. The drawing is evidence of the candidate's technical plan, not a decorative or unrelated attachment.

5Why is cross-checking (krydstjek) an indispensable step in technical haircut verification during a svendeprøve?

A.It repeats the original cutting partings so the same guide is checked from the same direction.

B.It checks the haircut by parting and combing the hair in the opposite geometric direction from which it was originally cut to reveal uneven lengths and balance errors.

C.It compares only the left and right perimeter after styling, without checking internal lengths.

D.It checks the haircut solely by measuring the first guide again.

Explanation: Cross-checking involves parting and inspecting the hair in the opposite direction from the cutting partings (for example, parting horizontally to check a haircut performed with vertical partings). This immediately highlights any balance discrepancies, unintended length steps, or irregular weight distribution before final finishing.

6When cutting a blunt baseline around the ear on a model with prominent ears, what technical adjustment must the hairdresser make to prevent a hollow dip (et 'hul') in the perimeter line?

A.Apply maximum downward tension with the comb directly over the ear cartilage while cutting.

B.Release all tension over the ear, allow the hair to sit over the ear in its natural fall, or lightly tap the hair above the ear with the spine of the comb.

C.Elevate the section above the ear to 90 degrees before cutting the perimeter baseline.

D.Thin the hair over the ear with 40-tooth thinning shears before establishing the baseline.

Explanation: Prominent ears push the overlying hair outward; pulling this hair taut during cutting causes it to spring upward when released, creating an unsightly hollow dip in the baseline. Releasing tension and allowing the hair to settle naturally over the ear protrusion ensures the perimeter remains continuous and level.

7In haircutting geometry, what does a 90-degree projection (løft) mean at a point on the head?

A.The hair strand is combed flat against the scalp with zero elevation.

B.The hair strand is pulled directly downward toward the floor.

C.The hair strand is lifted straight out at a 90-degree right angle relative to the curve of the skull at that exact point.

D.The hair is held parallel to the floor in every head zone, regardless of the skull surface.

Explanation: In technical cutting diagrams, projection (løft) is measured relative to the tangential surface of the head. A 90-degree projection at the parietal ridge means the hair is extended straight out perpendicular to the skull curve at that specific location, forming the basis of a uniform layer.

8When performing point cutting (spidsklipning) to soften a dense perimeter, how should the shears be oriented relative to the hair ends?

A.Horizontally flat across the finger guide to remove a blunt 2-centimeter strip.

B.At an acute, vertical or slightly diagonal angle cutting into the hair ends with small scissor snips.

C.Nearly parallel to the strand while sliding from mid-lengths toward the ends.

D.Perpendicular to the strand while removing deep, widely spaced notches from the perimeter.

Explanation: Point cutting is executed by inserting the tips of the shears into the hair ends at an acute vertical or slight angle. This technique removes micro-segments of length, creating a soft, broken, textured edge that blends seamlessly without compromising the overall baseline length.

9In men's classic barbering and scissor-over-comb (saks over kam) technique, what is the primary role of the comb teeth and spine orientation?

A.The comb establishes the taper plane, but it remains fixed while the shears move through the whole side panel.

B.The comb lifts, controls elevation, and establishes the flat cutting plane while the shears cut the hair protruding past the teeth.

C.The comb lifts the hair at one fixed elevation while the shears create the taper by changing angle independently.

D.The comb is used only to detangle each section before a separate freehand shear cut.

Explanation: In scissor-over-comb, the comb acts as the movable cutting guide and elevation regulator. As the comb moves smoothly upward against the grain of hair growth, it angles away from the scalp to determine the taper angle, and the moving blade of the shears cuts the hair extending beyond the comb teeth.

10Which statement matches the fade-clipping discipline in the January 2026 Frisørfagets Svendeprøve assessment plan?

A.The fade must cover the entire head and reach bare skin at every point on the sides and nape.

B.Fade technique must appear across large parts of the sides and/or nape; a taper fade may include areas that do not reach skin, and all tools and techniques are allowed.

C.Only shears and a comb may be used, because clippers are prohibited in the fade discipline.

D.The rubric specifies a universal numbered-guard sequence that every candidate must follow.

Explanation: The current plan requires fade technique in large portions of the sides and/or nape, expressly permits a taper fade that does not reach skin everywhere, and allows all tools and techniques. The result is graded for an even, clean fade and a design suited to the model rather than for one prescribed guard sequence.

About the Frisørfagets Svendeprøve Exam

Frisørfagets Svendeprøve is Denmark's final journeyman assessment for the Frisør vocational specialization at Danish Qualifications Framework Level 4. The assessment remains active in 2026. BEK nr. 216 af 28/01/2026 applies to learners who begin or transfer to the revised programme from 1 August 2026; learners who began earlier remain under the transitional BEK nr. 268 af 11/03/2024 rules. After the required education and assessment are completed, the trade committee issues the svendebrev. Frisørfagets Svendeprøvekommission selects the vocational-school venue and composes each sitting from up to 9 disciplines. The current plan covers women's and men's cutting, coloration, structure/permanent treatment, blow-dry and other styling, long-hair dressing, technical cutting diagrams, and diagnostic sheets. The work is practical, may include oral explanation, and is graded by four skuemestre: two nominated by dofk and two by Dansk Frisør og Kosmetiker Forbund. The published assessment materials are in Danish. This preparation module is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation of the craft theory, diagnostic judgment, safe procedures, and rubric criteria. It is not an official translation or official-format simulation and cannot replace hands-on salon practice or oral preparation.

Assessment

The SUS summary permits up to 16 hours across 1–2 days, while the January 2026 bedømmelsesplan schedules 16 hours over 2 days. Candidates complete individually selected disciplines from men's and women's cutting, coloration, structure/permanent treatment, styling, long-hair dressing, and related documentation. A discipline may require oral explanation to the skuemestre. Four appointed skuemestre—two nominated by dofk and two by Dansk Frisør og Kosmetiker Forbund—grade each discipline.

Time Limit

Maximum 16 hours over 1–2 working days (16 hours over 2 days in the January 2026 plan)

Passing Score

Unrounded average of at least 2.0 from the four skuemestre in every discipline

Exam Fee

No candidate fee; employer salon pays the svendeprøve fee (covered by dofk for member salons) (Frisørfagets Svendeprøvekommission under Uddannelsesudvalget for Frisører og Kosmetikere (SUS))

Frisørfagets Svendeprøve Exam Content Outline

25% editorial share; no official numeric blueprint published

Hair Cutting & Design (Klipning og Klippetegning)

Technical cutting diagrams (klippetegninger), projection angles (0°, 45°, 90°, 180°), stationary and mobile guidelines, solid form, graduation, uniform layering, increase layering, scissor-over-comb, fades, and facial morphology.

25% editorial share; no official numeric blueprint published

Hair Coloration & Decoloration (Farvning og Afblegning)

Color wheel principles, natural base depth (1-10), reflex nuances, hydrogen peroxide volumes, farve-diagnosesedler, gray hair coverage formulas, lightening chemistry, balayage, and corrective pre-pigmentation.

25% editorial share; no official numeric blueprint published

Chemical Texture & Styling (Strukturbehandling, Styling og Opsætning)

Permanent waving reduction and neutralization chemistry, permanent-struktur diagnosesedler, rod diameter, bricklay winding, test curl assessment, water waving, blow-drying techniques, and long hair dressing foundation.

25% editorial share; no official numeric blueprint published

Trichology, Health, Safety & Salon Practice (Biologi, Arbejdsmiljø og Salonpraksis)

Cuticle and cortex biology, keratin bonds, growth cycles, scalp pathology, Danish chemical risk assessment and the STOP control hierarchy, product-compatible gloves, contact dermatitis prevention, and svendeprøve regulations.

How to Pass the Frisørfagets Svendeprøve Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Unrounded average of at least 2.0 from the four skuemestre in every discipline
Assessment: The SUS summary permits up to 16 hours across 1–2 days, while the January 2026 bedømmelsesplan schedules 16 hours over 2 days. Candidates complete individually selected disciplines from men's and women's cutting, coloration, structure/permanent treatment, styling, long-hair dressing, and related documentation. A discipline may require oral explanation to the skuemestre. Four appointed skuemestre—two nominated by dofk and two by Dansk Frisør og Kosmetiker Forbund—grade each discipline.
Time limit: Maximum 16 hours over 1–2 working days (16 hours over 2 days in the January 2026 plan)
Exam fee: No candidate fee; employer salon pays the svendeprøve fee (covered by dofk for member salons)

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Frisørfagets Svendeprøve Study Tips from Top Performers

1Review the current bedømmelsesplan and official templates for klippetegninger and diagnosesedler published by SUS (sus-udd.dk) well before the exam sitting.

2Master the geometric projection angles (0°, 45°, 90°, 180°) and practice drawing cross-sectional haircut diagrams showing elevation and design lines for various head zones.

3Review color-wheel relationships, depth and undertone diagnosis, then practise selecting developer and mixing ratios from the specific manufacturer's instructions rather than treating one brand's chart as universal.

4Understand the reduction and oxidation chemistry of permanent waving, including how an oxidizing neutralizer reforms disulfide bonds and how rod size governs curl diameter.

5Study Danish Arbejdstilsynet guidance and the 'Det kemiske arbejdsmiljø' material, especially the STOP control hierarchy, risk-based ventilation, and selection of chemically compatible gloves.

6Practise planning client color corrections and gray coverage with a documented diagnosis and the selected product system's formulas and instructions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Danish Frisør Svendeprøve?

It is Denmark's final journeyman assessment for the Frisør vocational specialization at NQF Level 4. The applicable education order depends on when the learner began or transferred to the programme; successful completion leads to the svendebrev.

Who evaluates the svendeprøve?

The examination is assessed by four skuemestre appointed by Frisørfagets Svendeprøvekommission: two nominated by dofk and two by Dansk Frisør og Kosmetiker Forbund.

What is the passing standard for the Frisør Svendeprøve?

The unrounded average of the four skuemestre's grades must be at least 2.0 in every individual discipline on Denmark's 7-point grading scale.

What are klippetegninger and diagnosesedler?

Klippetegninger are technical haircut diagrams illustrating sectioning, projection angles (0°, 45°, 90°, 180°), and form lines. Diagnosesedler are structured documentation sheets where the apprentice records hair diagnosis, porosity, elasticity, chemical formulations, and development times.

Who pays the examination fee?

The apprentice does not pay an exam fee. The apprentice's training salon (lærested) pays the fee to Serviceerhvervenes Uddannelsessekretariat (SUS), and dofk pays this fee on behalf of its member salons.

What is 'Det kemiske arbejdsmiljø - frisør'?

It is the hairdressing trade's chemical-work-environment subject. Danish workplace guidance requires a chemical risk assessment and prioritizes substitution and technical controls before suitable personal protective equipment; product instructions and safety information determine the exact controls.

How does this practice question bank prepare candidates?

This bank provides an English-language study adaptation covering technical cutting geometry, color theory, wave chemistry, trichology, and Danish health regulations through 100 realistic multiple-choice questions.