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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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1. The comparative relationship in scale of one thing to another in hair design is called?
target market
proportion
reflect on answers in advance
professionalism
2. The document that outlines the duties and responsibilities of a salon or spa position is a(n)?
soft sell
base
job description
harmony
3. To draw a line in a hairstyle in the direction you want the eye to travel - use a?
base
OSHA
appropriate for the position
light color
4. To create curls in using rollers - the hair should be wrapped around the roller?
receding hairline
completely off the base
c-shaped base curls
two and a half turns
5. One of the best ways for a business owner to protect personal assets is?
incorportating
professionalism
coarse press
proportion
6. The most reliable method of compensation for a new salon professional is?
target market
rhythm
20 seconds
salary
7. The type of line used to make a hairstyle appear longer and narrower is a(n)?
boar and nylon
vertical line
wave
send a thank-you note
8. 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?
people skills
hard press
boar and nylon
double-comb press
9. The practice of recommending and selling additional services to clients is know as?
find a role model
upselling
job description
rhythm
10. The hair design where both sides of a hairstyle form a mirror image of each other is known as?
retail supplies
reflect on answers in advance
symmetrical balance
appropriate for the position
11. The regular pulsation or recurrent pattern of movement in a design is the?
checklist
deductive reasoning
inside the roller
rhythm
12. As a rule of thumb - coarse and gray hair can withstand more heat than?
finger wave style
open center curls
professionalism
fine hair
13. A client's facial shape is determined by the position and prominence of the?
smooth
symmetrical balance
triangular base
facial bones
14. One of the best ways to improve your performance is to?
find a role model
facial bones
soft sell
horizontal lines
15. One reason for entering into a partnership agreement is to have?
inside the roller
capital for investment
wave
proportion
16. When opening a new business - the location selected should reflect your?
wave patterns and hair texture
networking
appropriate for the position
target market
17. Information that is contained on a résumé should be relevant to?
the position you are seeking
20 seconds
light color
OSHA
18. A blow-dryer attachment used to accentuate the textural definition in a style is a?
c-shaped base curls
two and a half turns
diffuser
find a role model
19. A written plan that describes a business and foresees projections for the next 5 years is a?
over-direction of ridge
business plan
125-degree angle
people skills
20. Creating a personal plan to meet financial obligations can be achieved by creating a?
fine hair
budget
20 seconds
soft sell
21. To offset or round out the square facial type - choose a style that has?
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
indentation
silhouette
22. Along the front hairline to prevent splits or breaks in the finished style - the recommended base to use is?
clockwise curls
facial bones
triangular base
blow-dry styling
23. Pin curls that produce even - smooth waves and uniform curls are?
employment portfolio
open center curls
double-comb press
inside the roller
24. Grooming brushes that add polish and shine to the hair have a bristle mixture consisting of?
texture of the hair
boar and nylon
ruffing
smooth press
25. A styling technique used to keep curly hair smooth and straight while retaining shape is?
ruffing
width
texture of the hair
wrapping
26. The type of hair pressing service that removes 50 to 60 percent of the curl is accomplished with a?
godd personality
facial bones
soft press
indentation
27. The edges on flat irons that create smooth - straight styles on very curly hair are?
record system
vertical line
straight
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
28. The principle of hair design that holds all the elements of design together is?
the position you are seeking
touch-up
harmony
arc base
29. The type of curl that is placed completely off base and allows for the greatest mobility is the?
baking soda
full-stem curl
problem solver
harmony
30. A pressing comb with less space between the teeth produces a(n)?
arc base
wave patterns and hair texture
smooth press
problem solver
31. The portfolio - like the résumé - should be prepared in a way that projects?
professionalism
incorportating
straight
record system
32. Income in addition to your regular compensation that must be tracked and reported on tax returns is?
proportion
diffuser
over-direction of ridge
tips
33. Curls formed in the same direction as the movements of the hands of a clock are known as?
silhouette
wave
the best package of income and career development
clockwise curls
34. One of the most important steps in the process of job hunting is to narrow the search by?
targeting employers
wave
networking
good visibility and accessibility
35. The process of reaching logical conclusions by employing logical reasoning is?
deductive reasoning
retail supplies
facial bones
balance
36. A curved part is used for a high forehead or?
stainless steel or brass
harmony
profile
receding hairline
37. Skills mastered at other jobs that can be put to use in a new position are called?
smooth
transferable skills
symmetrical balance
checklist
38. To remove the carbon buildup from the metal portion of a pressing comb - immerse the comb in a solution containing?
baking soda
ribboning
professionalism
bold - dramatic accent
39. When selecting an interview wardrobe - it is critical that the selection be?
retail supplies
appropriate for the position
balance
receding hairline
40. A bound collection of photos and documents that reflect skills and accomplishments should be contained in a(n)?
employment portfolio
coarse press
upselling
arc base
41. Good-quality pressing combs are constructed of either?
stainless steel or brass
smooth
fine hair
completely off the base
42. During salon visits - to ensure that all key areas are observed - it is important to develop a?
over-direction of ridge
ribboning
checklist
godd personality
43. If possible - a simple résumé should have how many pages?
appropriate for the position
one
wrapping
clockwise curls
44. An example of a style using curved - parallel lines that creates interest in the design is a?
double-comb press
finger wave style
proportion
problem solver
45. Lighter highlights may be used at the temples to create the illusion of?
soft press
baking soda
facial bones
width
46. In finger waving - the ridges and waves that run up and down the head are?
stainless steel or brass
20 seconds
diffuser
vertical
47. The part of the overall design that the client will respond to first is the?
medium press
problem solver
silhouette
services the type of clients you wish to serve
48. Lines a constant distance apart in the same direction that are used to create width in a hair design are?
bold - dramatic accent
retail supplies
horizontal lines
resume
49. The technique of establishing contacts that may eventually lead to employment opportunities is?
medium press
texture of the hair
upselling
networking
50. The point where curls of opposite directions meet forming a recessed area is called?
appropriate for the position
the position you are seeking
indentation
medium press