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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. When securing a roller - one end of the clip should be under the roller and one end?
balance
appropriate for the position
inside the roller
profile
2. Another term used to describe back-brushing is?
ruffing
godd personality
tips
job description
3. The point where curls of opposite directions meet forming a recessed area is called?
salary
indentation
90 degree angle
wave
4. Grooming brushes that add polish and shine to the hair have a bristle mixture consisting of?
boar and nylon
target market
deductive reasoning
professionalism
5. Combing small sections of hair from the ends toward the scalp to form a cushion at the base is known as?
open center curls
teasing
targeting employers
finger wave style
6. The type of curl that is placed completely off base and allows for the greatest mobility is the?
business plan
send a thank-you note
godd personality
full-stem curl
7. The process of reaching logical conclusions by employing logical reasoning is?
find a role model
transitional lines
deductive reasoning
touch-up
8. The wave pattern used to accentuate the face and narrow a round head shape should be?
smooth
arc base
transitional lines
incorportating
9. Creating a personal plan to meet financial obligations can be achieved by creating a?
horizontal lines
budget
transferable skills
facial bones
10. One of the best ways to improve your performance is to?
business plan
125-degree angle
find a role model
appropriate for the position
11. The stationary foundation of a curl that is also the area closest to the scalp is called the?
reflect on answers in advance
base
wrapping
profile
12. Good-quality pressing combs are constructed of either?
stainless steel or brass
hard press
rhythm
teasing
13. A styling technique used to keep curly hair smooth and straight while retaining shape is?
stainless steel or brass
wrapping
incorportating
texture of the hair
14. The portfolio - like the résumé - should be prepared in a way that projects?
wrapping
balance
professionalism
people skills
15. The most commonly shaped pin curl base is the?
stainless steel or brass
upselling
arc base
OSHA
16. The most reliable method of compensation for a new salon professional is?
capital for investment
retail supplies
salary
vertical line
17. Comparing answers from salon interview questions will help you choose?
the best package of income and career development
wave
rhythm
employment portfolio
18. 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?
upselling
hard rubber
hard press
paddle brushes
19. If possible - a simple résumé should have how many pages?
hard rubber
send a thank-you note
one
indentation
20. When selecting an interview wardrobe - it is critical that the selection be?
appropriate for the position
skip waves
one
straight profile
21. The type of line used to make a hairstyle appear longer and narrower is a(n)?
vertical
vertical line
profile
wave
22. When choosing a salon for employment opportunities - it is critical to choose a salon that?
services the type of clients you wish to serve
c-shaped base curls
skip waves
the position you are seeking
23. The practice of recommending and selling additional services to clients is know as?
smooth press
networking
ruffing
upselling
24. Ridge curls are pin curls placed immediately behind or below a ridge to form a?
stainless steel or brass
wave
hard press
proportion
25. Arc pin curls are also known as half-moon or?
soft sell
open center curls
tips
c-shaped base curls
26. The average time an employer will spend scanning a résumé is?
straight profile
upselling
touch-up
20 seconds
27. The hair design where both sides of a hairstyle form a mirror image of each other is known as?
texture of the hair
open center curls
symmetrical balance
target market
28. The technique of establishing contacts that may eventually lead to employment opportunities is?
hard press
deductive reasoning
open center curls
networking
29. In the finger wave procedure - pinching or pushing a ridge with your fingers creates?
harmony
over-direction of ridge
coarse press
touch-up
30. The press that removes 60 to 75 percent of the curl is?
horizontal lines
upselling
employment portfolio
medium press
31. A client's facial shape is determined by the position and prominence of the?
soft press
facial bones
full-stem curl
checklist
32. The document that outlines the duties and responsibilities of a salon or spa position is a(n)?
wave patterns and hair texture
OSHA
paddle brushes
job description
33. A single line of color - or a series of repeated lines - creates a?
bold - dramatic accent
good visibility and accessibility
business plan
wave patterns and hair texture
34. A hard press is also known as a?
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
networking
inside the roller
double-comb press
35. Curved lines that are used to blend and soften horizontal or vertical lines are?
double-comb press
proportion
transitional lines
125-degree angle
36. Curls formed in the same direction as the movements of the hands of a clock are known as?
hard press
clockwise curls
profile
reflect on answers in advance
37. Good business operation requires a simple and efficient?
boar and nylon
width
facial bones
record system
38. A bound collection of photos and documents that reflect skills and accomplishments should be contained in a(n)?
texture of the hair
employment portfolio
godd personality
hard rubber
39. The profile that is considered to be ideal is the?
straight profile
wave
c-shaped base curls
two and a half turns
40. The comparative relationship in scale of one thing to another in hair design is called?
income
record system
proportion
smooth
41. An example of a style using curved - parallel lines that creates interest in the design is a?
completely off the base
budget
bold - dramatic accent
finger wave style
42. Lighter highlights may be used at the temples to create the illusion of?
wave
smooth press
width
indentation
43. The technique of drying and styling damp hair in one operation is?
light color
teasing
smooth press
blow-dry styling
44. The press performed when the hair becomes curly again due to perspiration or dampness is a?
upselling
skip waves
touch-up
networking
45. After being granted an employment interview or salon observation - it is customary to?
find a role model
send a thank-you note
straight profile
wave patterns and hair texture
46. Records that include receipts from client services and retail sales should be listed as?
texture of the hair
income
employment portfolio
target market
47. As a rule of thumb - coarse and gray hair can withstand more heat than?
fine hair
arc base
clockwise curls
two and a half turns
48. To prepare for questions that may be asked during an employment interview - it is important to?
reflect on answers in advance
send a thank-you note
over-direction of ridge
retail supplies
49. A written plan that describes a business and foresees projections for the next 5 years is a?
wave
business plan
reflect on answers in advance
resume
50. Large - flat brushes with staggered pin patterns used for mid-to-longer hair length are?
wrapping
hard press
balance
paddle brushes