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Salon Professional

Subject : certifications
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. To remove the carbon buildup from the metal portion of a pressing comb - immerse the comb in a solution containing?






2. When creating base curls with full volume - the hair should be held with medium tension at a?






3. Arc pin curls are also known as half-moon or?






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






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






6. Establishing equal or appropriate proportions to create symmetry in a design is called?






7. Pressing combs with more space between the teeth produce a?






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






9. Curved lines that are used to blend and soften horizontal or vertical lines are?






10. One of the best ways for a business owner to protect personal assets is?






11. Large - flat brushes with staggered pin patterns used for mid-to-longer hair length are?






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






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






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






15. Curls formed in the same direction as the movements of the hands of a clock are known as?






16. A hard press is also known as a?






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






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






19. Comparing answers from salon interview questions will help you choose?






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






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






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






23. The profile that is considered to be ideal is the?






24. A salon is a team environment that requires that you practice and perfect your?






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






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






27. 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?






28. A client's facial shape is determined by the position and prominence of the?






29. The hair design where both sides of a hairstyle form a mirror image of each other is known as?






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






31. A commitment to doing a good job for the salon and for clients and to pride in workmanship portrays a strong?






32. A single line of color - or a series of repeated lines - creates a?






33. A written plan that describes a business and foresees projections for the next 5 years is a?






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






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






36. The point where curls of opposite directions meet forming a recessed area is called?






37. A bound collection of photos and documents that reflect skills and accomplishments should be contained in a(n)?






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






39. The regular pulsation or recurrent pattern of movement in a design is the?






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






41. If possible - a simple résumé should have how many pages?






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






43. During salon visits - to ensure that all key areas are observed - it is important to develop a?






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






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






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






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






48. The process of reaching logical conclusions by employing logical reasoning is?






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






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