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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. Contrasting lines are horizontal and vertical lines that create a hard edge and form a?






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






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






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






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






15. 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?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






38. An example of a style using curved - parallel lines that creates interest in the design is a?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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