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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. Forcing hair between the thumb and the back of the comb to create tension is called?
appropriate for the position
target market
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
ribboning
2. An example of a style using curved - parallel lines that creates interest in the design is a?
services the type of clients you wish to serve
finger wave style
wave patterns and hair texture
teasing
3. The press that removes 60 to 75 percent of the curl is?
record system
target market
texture of the hair
medium press
4. To prepare for questions that may be asked during an employment interview - it is important to?
reflect on answers in advance
baking soda
fine hair
facial bones
5. The process of reaching logical conclusions by employing logical reasoning is?
appropriate for the position
full-stem curl
silhouette
deductive reasoning
6. The most reliable method of compensation for a new salon professional is?
boar and nylon
salary
teasing
soft sell
7. A commitment to doing a good job for the salon and for clients and to pride in workmanship portrays a strong?
horizontal lines
work ethic
full-stem curl
wave
8. One of the best ways for a business owner to protect personal assets is?
triangular base
indentation
incorportating
finger wave style
9. The styling choice for a client with a round facial type would be a style that has?
facial bones
business plan
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
finger wave style
10. A salon is a team environment that requires that you practice and perfect your?
problem solver
people skills
texture of the hair
c-shaped base curls
11. The technique of establishing contacts that may eventually lead to employment opportunities is?
networking
silhouette
professionalism
tips
12. A hard press is also known as a?
resume
work ethic
networking
double-comb press
13. A styling technique used to keep curly hair smooth and straight while retaining shape is?
open center curls
wrapping
services the type of clients you wish to serve
balance
14. The correct temperature setting of the iron when thermal curling is determined by the?
soft sell
texture of the hair
appropriate for the position
silhouette
15. Arc pin curls are also known as half-moon or?
straight profile
c-shaped base curls
target market
silhouette
16. Lines a constant distance apart in the same direction that are used to create width in a hair design are?
arc base
double-comb press
horizontal lines
reflect on answers in advance
17. A single line of color - or a series of repeated lines - creates a?
20 seconds
bold - dramatic accent
profile
light color
18. When creating base curls with full volume - the hair should be held with medium tension at a?
job description
20 seconds
125-degree angle
appropriate for the position
19. 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?
teasing
hard press
over-direction of ridge
20 seconds
20. A bound collection of photos and documents that reflect skills and accomplishments should be contained in a(n)?
proportion
appropriate for the position
employment portfolio
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
21. A curved part is used for a high forehead or?
targeting employers
smooth press
services the type of clients you wish to serve
receding hairline
22. When choosing a salon for employment opportunities - it is critical to choose a salon that?
hard rubber
boar and nylon
services the type of clients you wish to serve
rhythm
23. Another term used to describe back-brushing is?
diffuser
professionalism
profile
ruffing
24. The comparative relationship in scale of one thing to another in hair design is called?
proportion
inside the roller
tips
vertical
25. The stationary foundation of a curl that is also the area closest to the scalp is called the?
base
light color
teasing
work ethic
26. The average time an employer will spend scanning a résumé is?
20 seconds
job description
two and a half turns
blow-dry styling
27. A written summary of your education and work experience is a?
completely off the base
resume
straight
triangular base
28. The document that outlines the duties and responsibilities of a salon or spa position is a(n)?
base
wave
job description
triangular base
29. When securing a roller - one end of the clip should be under the roller and one end?
hard press
deductive reasoning
find a role model
inside the roller
30. The wave pattern used to accentuate the face and narrow a round head shape should be?
hard rubber
boar and nylon
facial bones
smooth
31. Curved lines repeating in opposite directions create a(n)?
send a thank-you note
90 degree angle
wave
facial bones
32. The practice of recommending and selling additional services to clients is know as?
finger wave style
silhouette
base
upselling
33. The type of hair pressing service that removes 50 to 60 percent of the curl is accomplished with a?
triangular base
soft press
the best package of income and career development
over-direction of ridge
34. Income in addition to your regular compensation that must be tracked and reported on tax returns is?
godd personality
tips
job description
ribboning
35. Combing small sections of hair from the ends toward the scalp to form a cushion at the base is known as?
fine hair
wave
vertical
teasing
36. Records that include receipts from client services and retail sales should be listed as?
rhythm
income
smooth
hard press
37. One of the best ways to improve your performance is to?
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
c-shaped base curls
OSHA
find a role model
38. The technique of drying and styling damp hair in one operation is?
blow-dry styling
arc base
work ethic
upselling
39. The type of line used to make a hairstyle appear longer and narrower is a(n)?
income
20 seconds
vertical line
transferable skills
40. Grooming brushes that add polish and shine to the hair have a bristle mixture consisting of?
transitional lines
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
boar and nylon
checklist
41. A written plan that describes a business and foresees projections for the next 5 years is a?
the best package of income and career development
income
straight
business plan
42. Information that is contained on a résumé should be relevant to?
over-direction of ridge
the position you are seeking
coarse press
record system
43. Contrasting lines are horizontal and vertical lines that create a hard edge and form a?
balance
90 degree angle
upselling
checklist
44. When opening a new business - the location selected should reflect your?
completely off the base
incorportating
full-stem curl
target market
45. The most commonly shaped pin curl base is the?
arc base
checklist
budget
texture of the hair
46. In the finger wave procedure - pinching or pushing a ridge with your fingers creates?
over-direction of ridge
teasing
the position you are seeking
send a thank-you note
47. Curls formed in the same direction as the movements of the hands of a clock are known as?
wave
clockwise curls
symmetrical balance
boar and nylon
48. Comparing answers from salon interview questions will help you choose?
the best package of income and career development
income
incorportating
over-direction of ridge
49. The profile that is considered to be ideal is the?
harmony
over-direction of ridge
straight profile
wrapping
50. The portfolio - like the résumé - should be prepared in a way that projects?
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
boar and nylon
professionalism
profile