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Salon Professional
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Subject
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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 comparative relationship in scale of one thing to another in hair design is called?
capital for investment
incorportating
width
proportion
2. When choosing a salon for employment opportunities - it is critical to choose a salon that?
employment portfolio
horizontal lines
fine hair
services the type of clients you wish to serve
3. When securing a roller - one end of the clip should be under the roller and one end?
wrapping
soft press
straight
inside the roller
4. The part of the overall design that the client will respond to first is the?
silhouette
wrapping
vertical line
budget
5. Curved lines that are used to blend and soften horizontal or vertical lines are?
business plan
budget
c-shaped base curls
transitional lines
6. To prepare for questions that may be asked during an employment interview - it is important to?
reflect on answers in advance
professionalism
ruffing
clockwise curls
7. The profile that is considered to be ideal is the?
straight profile
work ethic
retail supplies
job description
8. The type of line used to make a hairstyle appear longer and narrower is a(n)?
send a thank-you note
horizontal lines
vertical line
triangular base
9. Someone who recognizes and resolves problems constructively is a (n)?
problem solver
fine hair
coarse press
indentation
10. Information that is contained on a résumé should be relevant to?
receding hairline
125-degree angle
the position you are seeking
professionalism
11. The document that outlines the duties and responsibilities of a salon or spa position is a(n)?
open center curls
width
job description
people skills
12. Creating a personal plan to meet financial obligations can be achieved by creating a?
budget
triangular base
resume
business plan
13. In the finger wave procedure - pinching or pushing a ridge with your fingers creates?
indentation
over-direction of ridge
appropriate for the position
soft press
14. Lines a constant distance apart in the same direction that are used to create width in a hair design are?
resume
receding hairline
paddle brushes
horizontal lines
15. The hair design where both sides of a hairstyle form a mirror image of each other is known as?
work ethic
business plan
symmetrical balance
retail supplies
16. The average time an employer will spend scanning a résumé is?
indentation
20 seconds
skip waves
rhythm
17. During salon visits - to ensure that all key areas are observed - it is important to develop a?
triangular base
people skills
checklist
paddle brushes
18. The point where curls of opposite directions meet forming a recessed area is called?
base
wave patterns and hair texture
indentation
problem solver
19. Informing clients about a product without stressing that a client purchase is a(n)?
problem solver
ruffing
90 degree angle
soft sell
20. Forcing hair between the thumb and the back of the comb to create tension is called?
blow-dry styling
record system
open center curls
ribboning
21. The edges on flat irons that create smooth - straight styles on very curly hair are?
balance
find a role model
straight
indentation
22. The most reliable method of compensation for a new salon professional is?
full-stem curl
salary
texture of the hair
income
23. A commitment to doing a good job for the salon and for clients and to pride in workmanship portrays a strong?
inside the roller
target market
work ethic
one
24. The wave pattern used to accentuate the face and narrow a round head shape should be?
straight profile
full-stem curl
smooth
target market
25. For a roller set where the least amount of volume is desired - rollers should be placed?
completely off the base
base
arc base
OSHA
26. The type of hair pressing service that removes 50 to 60 percent of the curl is accomplished with a?
soft press
straight profile
vertical line
godd personality
27. The process of reaching logical conclusions by employing logical reasoning is?
problem solver
straight profile
over-direction of ridge
deductive reasoning
28. The press performed when the hair becomes curly again due to perspiration or dampness is a?
receding hairline
incorportating
touch-up
harmony
29. Ridge curls are pin curls placed immediately behind or below a ridge to form a?
smooth
wave
straight profile
vertical line
30. A single line of color - or a series of repeated lines - creates a?
balance
wave
touch-up
bold - dramatic accent
31. Combs that are used for thermal curling should be made of?
job description
hard rubber
open center curls
record system
32. The technique of drying and styling damp hair in one operation is?
wave patterns and hair texture
skip waves
blow-dry styling
OSHA
33. When selecting an interview wardrobe - it is critical that the selection be?
appropriate for the position
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
boar and nylon
the best package of income and career development
34. One reason for entering into a partnership agreement is to have?
capital for investment
paddle brushes
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
125-degree angle
35. Skills mastered at other jobs that can be put to use in a new position are called?
professionalism
people skills
horizontal lines
transferable skills
36. Two rows of ridge curls on the side of a head are called?
business plan
medium press
skip waves
services the type of clients you wish to serve
37. A blow-dryer attachment used to accentuate the textural definition in a style is a?
the best package of income and career development
125-degree angle
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
diffuser
38. A styling technique used to keep curly hair smooth and straight while retaining shape is?
good visibility and accessibility
wrapping
base
appropriate for the position
39. A hard press is also known as a?
completely off the base
targeting employers
double-comb press
light color
40. To create curls in using rollers - the hair should be wrapped around the roller?
record system
two and a half turns
symmetrical balance
teasing
41. Records that include receipts from client services and retail sales should be listed as?
transferable skills
godd personality
income
silhouette
42. Curved lines repeating in opposite directions create a(n)?
vertical line
wave
arc base
completely off the base
43. The outline of the face - head - and figure seen in a side view is the?
smooth
full-stem curl
retail supplies
profile
44. The styling choice for a client with a round facial type would be a style that has?
baking soda
deductive reasoning
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
services the type of clients you wish to serve
45. 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?
open center curls
deductive reasoning
hard press
networking
46. Good business operation requires a simple and efficient?
record system
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
transferable skills
one
47. One of the best ways to improve your performance is to?
touch-up
smooth press
good visibility and accessibility
find a role model
48. Another term used to describe back-brushing is?
ruffing
smooth
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
transitional lines
49. Arc pin curls are also known as half-moon or?
c-shaped base curls
skip waves
vertical line
teasing
50. Comparing answers from salon interview questions will help you choose?
salary
stainless steel or brass
width
the best package of income and career development