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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






23. The federal agency that requires that the ingredients of cosmetic preparations be available to employees is?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. If possible - a simple résumé should have how many pages?






48. Good business operation requires a simple and efficient?






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






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