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Salon Professional

Subject : certifications
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Someone who recognizes and resolves problems constructively is a (n)?






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






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






4. Good business operation requires a simple and efficient?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






19. A written summary of your education and work experience is a?






20. Records that include receipts from client services and retail sales should be listed as?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






35. Income in addition to your regular compensation that must be tracked and reported on tax returns is?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






44. To draw a line in a hairstyle in the direction you want the eye to travel - use a?






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






46. The two defining characteristics of hair type are?






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






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






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






50. Establishing equal or appropriate proportions to create symmetry in a design is called?