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Salon Professional

Subject : certifications
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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 two defining characteristics of hair type are?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. An example of a style using curved - parallel lines that creates interest in the design is a?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. A hard press is also known as a?






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






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






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






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






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






34. The press performed when the hair becomes curly again due to perspiration or dampness is a?






35. During salon visits - to ensure that all key areas are observed - it is important to develop a?






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






37. 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?






38. One of the most important steps in the process of job hunting is to narrow the search by?






39. Information that is contained on a résumé should be relevant to?






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






41. Good business operation requires a simple and efficient?






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






43. The most commonly shaped pin curl base is the?






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






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






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






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






48. A pressing comb with less space between the teeth produces a(n)?






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






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