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Salon Professional

Subject : certifications
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The comparative relationship in scale of one thing to another in hair design is called?






2. A blow-dryer attachment used to accentuate the textural definition in a style is a?






3. The most reliable method of compensation for a new salon professional is?






4. Ridge curls are pin curls placed immediately behind or below a ridge to form a?






5. The federal agency that requires that the ingredients of cosmetic preparations be available to employees is?






6. Informing clients about a product without stressing that a client purchase is a(n)?






7. The principle of hair design that holds all the elements of design together is?






8. Two of the most important factors in predicting the success of a business are?






9. The type of hair pressing service that removes 50 to 60 percent of the curl is accomplished with a?






10. Combs that are used for thermal curling should be made of?






11. The press that removes 60 to 75 percent of the curl is?






12. Information that is contained on a résumé should be relevant to?






13. As a rule of thumb - coarse and gray hair can withstand more heat than?






14. The portfolio - like the résumé - should be prepared in a way that projects?






15. The technique of establishing contacts that may eventually lead to employment opportunities is?






16. To remove the carbon buildup from the metal portion of a pressing comb - immerse the comb in a solution containing?






17. The edges on flat irons that create smooth - straight styles on very curly hair are?






18. One reason for entering into a partnership agreement is to have?






19. Someone who recognizes and resolves problems constructively is a (n)?






20. Records that include receipts from client services and retail sales should be listed as?






21. Grooming brushes that add polish and shine to the hair have a bristle mixture consisting of?






22. A curved part is used for a high forehead or?






23. In the finger wave procedure - pinching or pushing a ridge with your fingers creates?






24. The type of line used to make a hairstyle appear longer and narrower is a(n)?






25. The wave pattern used to accentuate the face and narrow a round head shape should be?






26. Lines a constant distance apart in the same direction that are used to create width in a hair design are?






27. Income in addition to your regular compensation that must be tracked and reported on tax returns is?






28. To prepare for questions that may be asked during an employment interview - it is important to?






29. Lighter highlights may be used at the temples to create the illusion of?






30. Another term used to describe back-brushing is?






31. When selecting an interview wardrobe - it is critical that the selection be?






32. The styling choice for a client with a round facial type would be a style that has?






33. One of the most important steps in the process of job hunting is to narrow the search by?






34. Creating a personal plan to meet financial obligations can be achieved by creating a?






35. Pin curls that produce even - smooth waves and uniform curls are?






36. When securing a roller - one end of the clip should be under the roller and one end?






37. Combing small sections of hair from the ends toward the scalp to form a cushion at the base is known as?






38. Supplies and products that are sold to clients are classified as?






39. A pressing comb with less space between the teeth produces a(n)?






40. For a roller set where the least amount of volume is desired - rollers should be placed?






41. The two defining characteristics of hair type are?






42. The type of curl that is placed completely off base and allows for the greatest mobility is the?






43. Curved lines repeating in opposite directions create a(n)?






44. Forcing hair between the thumb and the back of the comb to create tension is called?






45. Good-quality pressing combs are constructed of either?






46. A hard press is also known as a?






47. In finger waving - the ridges and waves that run up and down the head are?






48. One of the best ways to improve your performance is to?






49. Along the front hairline to prevent splits or breaks in the finished style - the recommended base to use is?






50. When choosing a salon for employment opportunities - it is critical to choose a salon that?