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Salon Professional

Subject : certifications
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Two rows of ridge curls on the side of a head are called?






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






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






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






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






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






7. The correct temperature setting of the iron when thermal curling is determined by the?






8. After being granted an employment interview or salon observation - it is customary to?






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. To create curls in using rollers - the hair should be wrapped around the roller?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






25. The two defining characteristics of hair type are?






26. Informing clients about a product without stressing that a client purchase is a(n)?






27. One of the best ways to improve your performance is to?






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






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






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






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






32. To offset or round out the square facial type - choose a style that has?






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






34. A hard press is also known as a?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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