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Salon Professional

Subject : certifications
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A written summary of your education and work experience is a?






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






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






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






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






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






7. To prepare for questions that may be asked during an employment interview - it is important to?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






26. Curved lines that are used to blend and soften horizontal or vertical lines are?






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






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






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






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






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






32. One of the most important steps in the process of job hunting is to narrow the search by?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. The two defining characteristics of hair type are?






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






48. Good business operation requires a simple and efficient?






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






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