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Salon Professional

Subject : 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. Good-quality pressing combs are constructed of either?






2. The type of hair pressing service that removes 50 to 60 percent of the curl is accomplished with a?






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






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






5. When opening a new business - the location selected should reflect your?






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






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






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






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






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






11. The technique of drying and styling damp hair in one operation is?






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






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






14. Skills mastered at other jobs that can be put to use in a new position are called?






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. Contrasting lines are horizontal and vertical lines that create a hard edge and form a?






22. Another term used to describe back-brushing is?






23. When selecting an interview wardrobe - it is critical that the selection be?






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






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






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






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






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






29. The comparative relationship in scale of one thing to another in hair design is called?






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






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






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






33. When securing a roller - one end of the clip should be under the roller and one end?






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






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






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






37. The outline of the face - head - and figure seen in a side view is the?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. The document that outlines the duties and responsibilities of a salon or spa position is a(n)?






46. Curved lines repeating in opposite directions create a(n)?






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






48. The two defining characteristics of hair type are?






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






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