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Salon Professional

Subject : certifications
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A pressing comb with less space between the teeth produces a(n)?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. The two defining characteristics of hair type are?






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






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






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






16. 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?






17. The stationary foundation of a curl that is also the area closest to the scalp is called the?






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






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






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






21. When securing a roller - one end of the clip should be under the roller and one end?






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






23. When choosing a salon for employment opportunities - it is critical to choose a salon that?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. A hard press is also known as a?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. Another term used to describe back-brushing is?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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