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






2. 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?






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






4. Grooming brushes that add polish and shine to the hair have a bristle mixture consisting of?






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






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






7. The portfolio - like the résumé - should be prepared in a way that projects?






8. Arc pin curls are also known as half-moon or?






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






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






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






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






13. A client's facial shape is determined by the position and prominence of the?






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






15. Along the front hairline to prevent splits or breaks in the finished style - the recommended base to use is?






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






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






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






19. A written plan that describes a business and foresees projections for the next 5 years is a?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. A curved part is used for a high forehead or?






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






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






30. The part of the overall design that the client will respond to first is the?






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






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






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






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






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






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






37. The two defining characteristics of hair type are?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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