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Salon Professional
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Study First
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. Supplies and products that are sold to clients are classified as?
retail supplies
two and a half turns
blow-dry styling
wave
2. The profile that is considered to be ideal is the?
vertical
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
find a role model
straight profile
3. Lighter highlights may be used at the temples to create the illusion of?
triangular base
over-direction of ridge
width
boar and nylon
4. A pressing comb with less space between the teeth produces a(n)?
smooth press
straight
checklist
fine hair
5. A curved part is used for a high forehead or?
work ethic
receding hairline
double-comb press
balance
6. Pin curls that produce even - smooth waves and uniform curls are?
open center curls
20 seconds
problem solver
two and a half turns
7. A blow-dryer attachment used to accentuate the textural definition in a style is a?
diffuser
find a role model
texture of the hair
vertical line
8. The practice of recommending and selling additional services to clients is know as?
target market
upselling
open center curls
silhouette
9. A client's facial shape is determined by the position and prominence of the?
reflect on answers in advance
employment portfolio
horizontal lines
facial bones
10. Pressing combs with more space between the teeth produce a?
coarse press
harmony
finger wave style
horizontal lines
11. The comparative relationship in scale of one thing to another in hair design is called?
proportion
salary
over-direction of ridge
professionalism
12. A written summary of your education and work experience is a?
resume
salary
capital for investment
reflect on answers in advance
13. The most reliable method of compensation for a new salon professional is?
transferable skills
salary
two and a half turns
indentation
14. The portfolio - like the résumé - should be prepared in a way that projects?
finger wave style
work ethic
professionalism
godd personality
15. Curved lines that are used to blend and soften horizontal or vertical lines are?
hard press
ruffing
transitional lines
open center curls
16. Good-quality pressing combs are constructed of either?
professionalism
checklist
inside the roller
stainless steel or brass
17. The correct temperature setting of the iron when thermal curling is determined by the?
texture of the hair
upselling
soft sell
employment portfolio
18. A salon is a team environment that requires that you practice and perfect your?
open center curls
indentation
touch-up
people skills
19. If possible - a simple résumé should have how many pages?
straight
record system
one
two and a half turns
20. In the finger wave procedure - pinching or pushing a ridge with your fingers creates?
straight
rhythm
triangular base
over-direction of ridge
21. Curved lines repeating in opposite directions create a(n)?
wave
capital for investment
skip waves
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
22. When securing a roller - one end of the clip should be under the roller and one end?
two and a half turns
inside the roller
reflect on answers in advance
triangular base
23. The federal agency that requires that the ingredients of cosmetic preparations be available to employees is?
the position you are seeking
OSHA
job description
income
24. Combing small sections of hair from the ends toward the scalp to form a cushion at the base is known as?
rhythm
wave
teasing
skip waves
25. Forcing hair between the thumb and the back of the comb to create tension is called?
ribboning
appropriate for the position
hard press
budget
26. The wave pattern used to accentuate the face and narrow a round head shape should be?
problem solver
coarse press
smooth
symmetrical balance
27. To offset or round out the square facial type - choose a style that has?
skip waves
vertical
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
targeting employers
28. The type of line used to make a hairstyle appear longer and narrower is a(n)?
retail supplies
vertical line
targeting employers
reflect on answers in advance
29. Grooming brushes that add polish and shine to the hair have a bristle mixture consisting of?
width
boar and nylon
salary
paddle brushes
30. The styling choice for a client with a round facial type would be a style that has?
fine hair
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
touch-up
record system
31. During salon visits - to ensure that all key areas are observed - it is important to develop a?
open center curls
income
checklist
deductive reasoning
32. Comparing answers from salon interview questions will help you choose?
transferable skills
find a role model
the best package of income and career development
texture of the hair
33. One of the most important steps in the process of job hunting is to narrow the search by?
good visibility and accessibility
stainless steel or brass
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
targeting employers
34. Along the front hairline to prevent splits or breaks in the finished style - the recommended base to use is?
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
paddle brushes
triangular base
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
35. The outline of the face - head - and figure seen in a side view is the?
profile
bold - dramatic accent
touch-up
straight profile
36. Good business operation requires a simple and efficient?
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
medium press
OSHA
record system
37. The two defining characteristics of hair type are?
wave patterns and hair texture
wrapping
texture of the hair
reflect on answers in advance
38. The hair design where both sides of a hairstyle form a mirror image of each other is known as?
stainless steel or brass
income
double-comb press
symmetrical balance
39. The part of the overall design that the client will respond to first is the?
rhythm
silhouette
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
people skills
40. The regular pulsation or recurrent pattern of movement in a design is the?
rhythm
soft sell
checklist
medium press
41. A styling technique used to keep curly hair smooth and straight while retaining shape is?
wrapping
appropriate for the position
job description
open center curls
42. For a roller set where the least amount of volume is desired - rollers should be placed?
clockwise curls
profile
baking soda
completely off the base
43. Creating a personal plan to meet financial obligations can be achieved by creating a?
budget
ruffing
touch-up
open center curls
44. The technique of drying and styling damp hair in one operation is?
completely off the base
employment portfolio
soft press
blow-dry styling
45. Ridge curls are pin curls placed immediately behind or below a ridge to form a?
wave
full-stem curl
over-direction of ridge
income
46. The process of reaching logical conclusions by employing logical reasoning is?
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
ruffing
125-degree angle
deductive reasoning
47. A hard press is also known as a?
open center curls
double-comb press
coarse press
indentation
48. The point where curls of opposite directions meet forming a recessed area is called?
hard press
double-comb press
indentation
profile
49. One reason for entering into a partnership agreement is to have?
hard press
diffuser
boar and nylon
capital for investment
50. Establishing equal or appropriate proportions to create symmetry in a design is called?
balance
double-comb press
bold - dramatic accent
wrapping