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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 type of line used to make a hairstyle appear longer and narrower is a(n)?
hard press
open center curls
vertical line
inside the roller
2. A written plan that describes a business and foresees projections for the next 5 years is a?
soft press
over-direction of ridge
straight profile
business plan
3. A single line of color - or a series of repeated lines - creates a?
deductive reasoning
indentation
bold - dramatic accent
soft sell
4. In finger waving - the ridges and waves that run up and down the head are?
double-comb press
smooth press
vertical
skip waves
5. The thermal press that removes 100 percent of the curl and is accomplished by applying the comb twice on each side of the hair is?
the position you are seeking
hard press
symmetrical balance
balance
6. Along the front hairline to prevent splits or breaks in the finished style - the recommended base to use is?
ribboning
triangular base
networking
horizontal lines
7. To be successful in sales - you need ambition - determination - and a?
vertical
godd personality
problem solver
c-shaped base curls
8. Good-quality pressing combs are constructed of either?
boar and nylon
stainless steel or brass
receding hairline
transferable skills
9. In the finger wave procedure - pinching or pushing a ridge with your fingers creates?
networking
tips
over-direction of ridge
arc base
10. Ridge curls are pin curls placed immediately behind or below a ridge to form a?
wave
find a role model
two and a half turns
budget
11. The technique of establishing contacts that may eventually lead to employment opportunities is?
send a thank-you note
c-shaped base curls
smooth
networking
12. Curls formed in the same direction as the movements of the hands of a clock are known as?
checklist
clockwise curls
the position you are seeking
indentation
13. One of the best ways for a business owner to protect personal assets is?
hard rubber
baking soda
medium press
incorportating
14. The regular pulsation or recurrent pattern of movement in a design is the?
harmony
rhythm
profile
straight
15. A client's facial shape is determined by the position and prominence of the?
facial bones
ribboning
indentation
two and a half turns
16. An example of a style using curved - parallel lines that creates interest in the design is a?
base
receding hairline
proportion
finger wave style
17. A blow-dryer attachment used to accentuate the textural definition in a style is a?
services the type of clients you wish to serve
soft press
problem solver
diffuser
18. A commitment to doing a good job for the salon and for clients and to pride in workmanship portrays a strong?
send a thank-you note
balance
soft sell
work ethic
19. If possible - a simple résumé should have how many pages?
straight
upselling
coarse press
one
20. Combs that are used for thermal curling should be made of?
services the type of clients you wish to serve
90 degree angle
stainless steel or brass
hard rubber
21. When securing a roller - one end of the clip should be under the roller and one end?
inside the roller
networking
two and a half turns
hard press
22. A written summary of your education and work experience is a?
two and a half turns
double-comb press
resume
full-stem curl
23. For a roller set where the least amount of volume is desired - rollers should be placed?
one
completely off the base
income
vertical
24. When selecting an interview wardrobe - it is critical that the selection be?
OSHA
silhouette
appropriate for the position
coarse press
25. The press that removes 60 to 75 percent of the curl is?
indentation
medium press
capital for investment
networking
26. The type of curl that is placed completely off base and allows for the greatest mobility is the?
full-stem curl
send a thank-you note
retail supplies
wave
27. The wave pattern used to accentuate the face and narrow a round head shape should be?
smooth
receding hairline
budget
godd personality
28. Another term used to describe back-brushing is?
ruffing
diffuser
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
skip waves
29. As a rule of thumb - coarse and gray hair can withstand more heat than?
fine hair
clockwise curls
resume
vertical
30. Grooming brushes that add polish and shine to the hair have a bristle mixture consisting of?
straight
fine hair
boar and nylon
professionalism
31. The most reliable method of compensation for a new salon professional is?
base
record system
salary
capital for investment
32. Curved lines repeating in opposite directions create a(n)?
target market
wave patterns and hair texture
clockwise curls
wave
33. The technique of drying and styling damp hair in one operation is?
resume
income
soft press
blow-dry styling
34. Two rows of ridge curls on the side of a head are called?
resume
90 degree angle
skip waves
vertical
35. Creating a personal plan to meet financial obligations can be achieved by creating a?
budget
appropriate for the position
services the type of clients you wish to serve
triangular base
36. When choosing a salon for employment opportunities - it is critical to choose a salon that?
coarse press
silhouette
receding hairline
services the type of clients you wish to serve
37. The principle of hair design that holds all the elements of design together is?
skip waves
deductive reasoning
harmony
transitional lines
38. To prepare for questions that may be asked during an employment interview - it is important to?
incorportating
reflect on answers in advance
full-stem curl
baking soda
39. To draw a line in a hairstyle in the direction you want the eye to travel - use a?
vertical line
vertical
tips
light color
40. The part of the overall design that the client will respond to first is the?
OSHA
silhouette
professionalism
receding hairline
41. The edges on flat irons that create smooth - straight styles on very curly hair are?
clockwise curls
tips
straight
indentation
42. Lighter highlights may be used at the temples to create the illusion of?
diffuser
reflect on answers in advance
width
the best package of income and career development
43. The hair design where both sides of a hairstyle form a mirror image of each other is known as?
income
skip waves
facial bones
symmetrical balance
44. The styling choice for a client with a round facial type would be a style that has?
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
completely off the base
harmony
appropriate for the position
45. A styling technique used to keep curly hair smooth and straight while retaining shape is?
wrapping
the best package of income and career development
paddle brushes
smooth
46. The two defining characteristics of hair type are?
double-comb press
wave patterns and hair texture
blow-dry styling
c-shaped base curls
47. Comparing answers from salon interview questions will help you choose?
transferable skills
ruffing
the best package of income and career development
125-degree angle
48. A curved part is used for a high forehead or?
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
receding hairline
horizontal lines
silhouette
49. Lines a constant distance apart in the same direction that are used to create width in a hair design are?
horizontal lines
over-direction of ridge
receding hairline
capital for investment
50. Information that is contained on a résumé should be relevant to?
blow-dry styling
the position you are seeking
find a role model
hard rubber