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Salon Professional
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Subject
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certifications
Instructions:
Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The comparative relationship in scale of one thing to another in hair design is called?
upselling
proportion
appropriate for the position
work ethic
2. A blow-dryer attachment used to accentuate the textural definition in a style is a?
finger wave style
indentation
wave patterns and hair texture
diffuser
3. The most reliable method of compensation for a new salon professional is?
incorportating
capital for investment
salary
boar and nylon
4. Ridge curls are pin curls placed immediately behind or below a ridge to form a?
one
wave
finger wave style
professionalism
5. The federal agency that requires that the ingredients of cosmetic preparations be available to employees is?
inside the roller
OSHA
services the type of clients you wish to serve
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
6. Informing clients about a product without stressing that a client purchase is a(n)?
soft sell
wrapping
retail supplies
paddle brushes
7. The principle of hair design that holds all the elements of design together is?
wave patterns and hair texture
harmony
20 seconds
ruffing
8. Two of the most important factors in predicting the success of a business are?
arc base
good visibility and accessibility
hard press
income
9. The type of hair pressing service that removes 50 to 60 percent of the curl is accomplished with a?
soft press
services the type of clients you wish to serve
touch-up
employment portfolio
10. Combs that are used for thermal curling should be made of?
hard rubber
soft sell
vertical line
proportion
11. The press that removes 60 to 75 percent of the curl is?
c-shaped base curls
touch-up
medium press
inside the roller
12. Information that is contained on a résumé should be relevant to?
wave patterns and hair texture
the position you are seeking
symmetrical balance
salary
13. As a rule of thumb - coarse and gray hair can withstand more heat than?
fine hair
godd personality
find a role model
ruffing
14. The portfolio - like the résumé - should be prepared in a way that projects?
professionalism
smooth press
finger wave style
record system
15. The technique of establishing contacts that may eventually lead to employment opportunities is?
reflect on answers in advance
base
networking
c-shaped base curls
16. To remove the carbon buildup from the metal portion of a pressing comb - immerse the comb in a solution containing?
wrapping
touch-up
open center curls
baking soda
17. The edges on flat irons that create smooth - straight styles on very curly hair are?
work ethic
straight
incorportating
appropriate for the position
18. One reason for entering into a partnership agreement is to have?
smooth press
receding hairline
harmony
capital for investment
19. Someone who recognizes and resolves problems constructively is a (n)?
job description
send a thank-you note
problem solver
facial bones
20. Records that include receipts from client services and retail sales should be listed as?
budget
double-comb press
finger wave style
income
21. Grooming brushes that add polish and shine to the hair have a bristle mixture consisting of?
boar and nylon
smooth press
base
bold - dramatic accent
22. A curved part is used for a high forehead or?
proportion
receding hairline
base
professionalism
23. In the finger wave procedure - pinching or pushing a ridge with your fingers creates?
wave
over-direction of ridge
ruffing
balance
24. The type of line used to make a hairstyle appear longer and narrower is a(n)?
vertical line
paddle brushes
blow-dry styling
arc base
25. The wave pattern used to accentuate the face and narrow a round head shape should be?
rhythm
one
smooth
people skills
26. Lines a constant distance apart in the same direction that are used to create width in a hair design are?
transitional lines
horizontal lines
20 seconds
business plan
27. Income in addition to your regular compensation that must be tracked and reported on tax returns is?
godd personality
ribboning
arc base
tips
28. To prepare for questions that may be asked during an employment interview - it is important to?
reflect on answers in advance
incorportating
the position you are seeking
target market
29. Lighter highlights may be used at the temples to create the illusion of?
wave patterns and hair texture
width
salary
balance
30. Another term used to describe back-brushing is?
ruffing
vertical
professionalism
baking soda
31. When selecting an interview wardrobe - it is critical that the selection be?
paddle brushes
godd personality
appropriate for the position
texture of the hair
32. The styling choice for a client with a round facial type would be a style that has?
base
width
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
OSHA
33. One of the most important steps in the process of job hunting is to narrow the search by?
good visibility and accessibility
work ethic
targeting employers
silhouette
34. Creating a personal plan to meet financial obligations can be achieved by creating a?
good visibility and accessibility
budget
income
resume
35. Pin curls that produce even - smooth waves and uniform curls are?
open center curls
teasing
triangular base
the position you are seeking
36. When securing a roller - one end of the clip should be under the roller and one end?
upselling
transitional lines
inside the roller
wave
37. Combing small sections of hair from the ends toward the scalp to form a cushion at the base is known as?
open center curls
diffuser
fine hair
teasing
38. Supplies and products that are sold to clients are classified as?
boar and nylon
the best package of income and career development
retail supplies
balance
39. A pressing comb with less space between the teeth produces a(n)?
transitional lines
smooth press
double-comb press
harmony
40. For a roller set where the least amount of volume is desired - rollers should be placed?
the best package of income and career development
networking
completely off the base
texture of the hair
41. The two defining characteristics of hair type are?
hard press
wave patterns and hair texture
width
checklist
42. The type of curl that is placed completely off base and allows for the greatest mobility is the?
balance
OSHA
full-stem curl
hard press
43. Curved lines repeating in opposite directions create a(n)?
wave
over-direction of ridge
touch-up
salary
44. Forcing hair between the thumb and the back of the comb to create tension is called?
finger wave style
job description
ribboning
professionalism
45. Good-quality pressing combs are constructed of either?
one
appropriate for the position
stainless steel or brass
send a thank-you note
46. A hard press is also known as a?
paddle brushes
double-comb press
capital for investment
receding hairline
47. In finger waving - the ridges and waves that run up and down the head are?
wrapping
facial bones
vertical
width
48. One of the best ways to improve your performance is to?
find a role model
soft sell
retail supplies
diffuser
49. Along the front hairline to prevent splits or breaks in the finished style - the recommended base to use is?
send a thank-you note
open center curls
reflect on answers in advance
triangular base
50. When choosing a salon for employment opportunities - it is critical to choose a salon that?
two and a half turns
people skills
light color
services the type of clients you wish to serve