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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






24. Good business operation requires a simple and efficient?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. A hard press is also known as a?






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