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Salon Professional
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Subject
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certifications
Instructions:
Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. The most commonly shaped pin curl base is the?
teasing
over-direction of ridge
arc base
texture of the hair
2. Income in addition to your regular compensation that must be tracked and reported on tax returns is?
soft press
transitional lines
tips
upselling
3. The practice of recommending and selling additional services to clients is know as?
incorportating
straight
upselling
retail supplies
4. The part of the overall design that the client will respond to first is the?
silhouette
indentation
retail supplies
125-degree angle
5. To offset or round out the square facial type - choose a style that has?
good visibility and accessibility
stainless steel or brass
targeting employers
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
6. To prepare for questions that may be asked during an employment interview - it is important to?
teasing
touch-up
OSHA
reflect on answers in advance
7. Ridge curls are pin curls placed immediately behind or below a ridge to form a?
hard press
appropriate for the position
wave
20 seconds
8. One of the best ways to improve your performance is to?
find a role model
symmetrical balance
salary
silhouette
9. The edges on flat irons that create smooth - straight styles on very curly hair are?
full-stem curl
finger wave style
straight
touch-up
10. If possible - a simple résumé should have how many pages?
soft sell
vertical
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
one
11. Combing small sections of hair from the ends toward the scalp to form a cushion at the base is known as?
budget
arc base
teasing
finger wave style
12. An example of a style using curved - parallel lines that creates interest in the design is a?
finger wave style
salary
budget
horizontal lines
13. The correct temperature setting of the iron when thermal curling is determined by the?
target market
texture of the hair
triangular base
90 degree angle
14. Curls formed in the same direction as the movements of the hands of a clock are known as?
completely off the base
reflect on answers in advance
business plan
clockwise curls
15. During salon visits - to ensure that all key areas are observed - it is important to develop a?
good visibility and accessibility
the position you are seeking
checklist
boar and nylon
16. A curved part is used for a high forehead or?
90 degree angle
receding hairline
straight profile
salary
17. The document that outlines the duties and responsibilities of a salon or spa position is a(n)?
20 seconds
salary
job description
vertical
18. Good business operation requires a simple and efficient?
smooth
wrapping
budget
record system
19. Pressing combs with more space between the teeth produce a?
balance
salary
two and a half turns
coarse press
20. In the finger wave procedure - pinching or pushing a ridge with your fingers creates?
triangular base
record system
over-direction of ridge
transitional lines
21. Lighter highlights may be used at the temples to create the illusion of?
find a role model
wrapping
vertical
width
22. Good-quality pressing combs are constructed of either?
finger wave style
double-comb press
touch-up
stainless steel or brass
23. Records that include receipts from client services and retail sales should be listed as?
boar and nylon
income
diffuser
wave
24. Establishing equal or appropriate proportions to create symmetry in a design is called?
work ethic
deductive reasoning
completely off the base
balance
25. One of the best ways for a business owner to protect personal assets is?
ribboning
medium press
resume
incorportating
26. Information that is contained on a résumé should be relevant to?
horizontal lines
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
the position you are seeking
skip waves
27. A styling technique used to keep curly hair smooth and straight while retaining shape is?
wrapping
checklist
capital for investment
ribboning
28. The principle of hair design that holds all the elements of design together is?
finger wave style
networking
harmony
people skills
29. A written summary of your education and work experience is a?
resume
open center curls
OSHA
receding hairline
30. Lines a constant distance apart in the same direction that are used to create width in a hair design are?
hard rubber
horizontal lines
problem solver
two and a half turns
31. A pressing comb with less space between the teeth produces a(n)?
smooth press
touch-up
wave patterns and hair texture
target market
32. One reason for entering into a partnership agreement is to have?
capital for investment
bold - dramatic accent
teasing
upselling
33. A bound collection of photos and documents that reflect skills and accomplishments should be contained in a(n)?
ruffing
employment portfolio
checklist
full-stem curl
34. The technique of establishing contacts that may eventually lead to employment opportunities is?
networking
incorportating
silhouette
work ethic
35. To be successful in sales - you need ambition - determination - and a?
bold - dramatic accent
godd personality
send a thank-you note
wave patterns and hair texture
36. To create curls in using rollers - the hair should be wrapped around the roller?
send a thank-you note
two and a half turns
soft press
facial bones
37. Arc pin curls are also known as half-moon or?
triangular base
c-shaped base curls
salary
upselling
38. Curved lines that are used to blend and soften horizontal or vertical lines are?
transitional lines
upselling
over-direction of ridge
OSHA
39. When securing a roller - one end of the clip should be under the roller and one end?
horizontal lines
inside the roller
smooth press
target market
40. A blow-dryer attachment used to accentuate the textural definition in a style is a?
income
smooth press
diffuser
receding hairline
41. When choosing a salon for employment opportunities - it is critical to choose a salon that?
over-direction of ridge
services the type of clients you wish to serve
godd personality
diffuser
42. The type of line used to make a hairstyle appear longer and narrower is a(n)?
vertical line
baking soda
ruffing
checklist
43. Contrasting lines are horizontal and vertical lines that create a hard edge and form a?
90 degree angle
networking
straight
fine hair
44. A salon is a team environment that requires that you practice and perfect your?
hard rubber
the best package of income and career development
people skills
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
45. The type of curl that is placed completely off base and allows for the greatest mobility is the?
full-stem curl
good visibility and accessibility
vertical line
smooth
46. Another term used to describe back-brushing is?
ruffing
indentation
godd personality
proportion
47. In finger waving - the ridges and waves that run up and down the head are?
vertical
problem solver
diffuser
budget
48. The press performed when the hair becomes curly again due to perspiration or dampness is a?
blow-dry styling
deductive reasoning
touch-up
wave
49. Comparing answers from salon interview questions will help you choose?
services the type of clients you wish to serve
the best package of income and career development
checklist
boar and nylon
50. Supplies and products that are sold to clients are classified as?
profile
triangular base
proportion
retail supplies