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Salon Professional

Subject : certifications
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1. The comparative relationship in scale of one thing to another in hair design is called?






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






3. The two defining characteristics of hair type are?






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






5. The average time an employer will spend scanning a résumé is?






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






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






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






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






10. A written summary of your education and work experience is a?






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






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






13. The press performed when the hair becomes curly again due to perspiration or dampness is a?






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






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






16. A hard press is also known as a?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. To draw a line in a hairstyle in the direction you want the eye to travel - use a?






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






29. A styling technique used to keep curly hair smooth and straight while retaining shape is?






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






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






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






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






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






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






36. The part of the overall design that the client will respond to first is the?






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






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






39. The stationary foundation of a curl that is also the area closest to the scalp is called the?






40. The practice of recommending and selling additional services to clients is know as?






41. To be successful in sales - you need ambition - determination - and a?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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