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Salon Professional

Subject : certifications
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The stationary foundation of a curl that is also the area closest to the scalp is called the?






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






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






4. Two of the most important factors in predicting the success of a business are?






5. In finger waving - the ridges and waves that run up and down the head are?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. Good business operation requires a simple and efficient?






15. The two defining characteristics of hair type are?






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






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






18. To prepare for questions that may be asked during an employment interview - it is important to?






19. As a rule of thumb - coarse and gray hair can withstand more heat than?






20. A styling technique used to keep curly hair smooth and straight while retaining shape is?






21. The practice of recommending and selling additional services to clients is know as?






22. 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?






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






24. Two rows of ridge curls on the side of a head are called?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. The document that outlines the duties and responsibilities of a salon or spa position is a(n)?






33. A single line of color - or a series of repeated lines - creates a?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. Someone who recognizes and resolves problems constructively is a (n)?






43. The type of line used to make a hairstyle appear longer and narrower is a(n)?






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






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






46. A hard press is also known as a?






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






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






49. Combs that are used for thermal curling should be made of?






50. When selecting an interview wardrobe - it is critical that the selection be?