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Salon Professional

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






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






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






4. A hard press is also known as a?






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






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






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






8. After being granted an employment interview or salon observation - it is customary to?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






19. Good-quality pressing combs are constructed of either?






20. The principle of hair design that holds all the elements of design together is?






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






22. The two defining characteristics of hair type are?






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






24. The profile that is considered to be ideal is the?






25. Forcing hair between the thumb and the back of the comb to create tension is called?






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






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






28. Lines a constant distance apart in the same direction that are used to create width in a hair design are?






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






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






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






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






33. When opening a new business - the location selected should reflect your?






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






35. The styling choice for a client with a round facial type would be a style that has?






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






37. Good business operation requires a simple and efficient?






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






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






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






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






42. The technique of drying and styling damp hair in one operation is?






43. The process of reaching logical conclusions by employing logical reasoning is?






44. The press that removes 60 to 75 percent of the curl is?






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






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






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






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






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






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