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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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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Lines a constant distance apart in the same direction that are used to create width in a hair design are?
straight profile
horizontal lines
rhythm
checklist
2. The portfolio - like the résumé - should be prepared in a way that projects?
record system
employment portfolio
networking
professionalism
3. For a roller set where the least amount of volume is desired - rollers should be placed?
completely off the base
straight profile
open center curls
capital for investment
4. One reason for entering into a partnership agreement is to have?
business plan
rhythm
capital for investment
skip waves
5. The correct temperature setting of the iron when thermal curling is determined by the?
texture of the hair
soft sell
retail supplies
hard press
6. The stationary foundation of a curl that is also the area closest to the scalp is called the?
base
resume
boar and nylon
income
7. Records that include receipts from client services and retail sales should be listed as?
income
balance
vertical line
transferable skills
8. To offset or round out the square facial type - choose a style that has?
wave
ribboning
straight
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
9. The press that removes 60 to 75 percent of the curl is?
the best package of income and career development
medium press
fine hair
straight profile
10. Curved lines repeating in opposite directions create a(n)?
arc base
silhouette
wave
90 degree angle
11. After being granted an employment interview or salon observation - it is customary to?
send a thank-you note
OSHA
light color
the position you are seeking
12. As a rule of thumb - coarse and gray hair can withstand more heat than?
resume
fine hair
diffuser
texture of the hair
13. Grooming brushes that add polish and shine to the hair have a bristle mixture consisting of?
harmony
straight
completely off the base
boar and nylon
14. The most commonly shaped pin curl base is the?
touch-up
arc base
soft sell
completely off the base
15. A pressing comb with less space between the teeth produces a(n)?
salary
soft sell
bold - dramatic accent
smooth press
16. Someone who recognizes and resolves problems constructively is a (n)?
two and a half turns
stainless steel or brass
c-shaped base curls
problem solver
17. Arc pin curls are also known as half-moon or?
one
c-shaped base curls
over-direction of ridge
good visibility and accessibility
18. When securing a roller - one end of the clip should be under the roller and one end?
completely off the base
boar and nylon
inside the roller
horizontal lines
19. The outline of the face - head - and figure seen in a side view is the?
hard rubber
completely off the base
diffuser
profile
20. The type of hair pressing service that removes 50 to 60 percent of the curl is accomplished with a?
services the type of clients you wish to serve
soft press
the position you are seeking
smooth press
21. The practice of recommending and selling additional services to clients is know as?
upselling
clockwise curls
employment portfolio
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
22. The press performed when the hair becomes curly again due to perspiration or dampness is a?
job description
touch-up
baking soda
inside the roller
23. During salon visits - to ensure that all key areas are observed - it is important to develop a?
transitional lines
completely off the base
checklist
hard press
24. Combing small sections of hair from the ends toward the scalp to form a cushion at the base is known as?
the position you are seeking
base
income
teasing
25. The edges on flat irons that create smooth - straight styles on very curly hair are?
straight
double-comb press
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
wave
26. A client's facial shape is determined by the position and prominence of the?
finger wave style
fine hair
facial bones
vertical
27. In finger waving - the ridges and waves that run up and down the head are?
bold - dramatic accent
two and a half turns
vertical
arc base
28. One of the best ways to improve your performance is to?
target market
godd personality
checklist
find a role model
29. Pressing combs with more space between the teeth produce a?
OSHA
20 seconds
coarse press
tips
30. Establishing equal or appropriate proportions to create symmetry in a design is called?
problem solver
balance
good visibility and accessibility
arc base
31. Lighter highlights may be used at the temples to create the illusion of?
width
profile
vertical
business plan
32. When creating base curls with full volume - the hair should be held with medium tension at a?
125-degree angle
networking
skip waves
harmony
33. The federal agency that requires that the ingredients of cosmetic preparations be available to employees is?
OSHA
resume
arc base
proportion
34. The technique of establishing contacts that may eventually lead to employment opportunities is?
OSHA
networking
record system
the best package of income and career development
35. Curved lines that are used to blend and soften horizontal or vertical lines are?
over-direction of ridge
transitional lines
indentation
bold - dramatic accent
36. Income in addition to your regular compensation that must be tracked and reported on tax returns is?
tips
wave patterns and hair texture
skip waves
straight
37. The most reliable method of compensation for a new salon professional is?
baking soda
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
balance
salary
38. The type of line used to make a hairstyle appear longer and narrower is a(n)?
vertical line
send a thank-you note
resume
transferable skills
39. One of the best ways for a business owner to protect personal assets is?
silhouette
targeting employers
incorportating
wave
40. Pin curls that produce even - smooth waves and uniform curls are?
triangular base
open center curls
arc base
silhouette
41. Large - flat brushes with staggered pin patterns used for mid-to-longer hair length are?
paddle brushes
reflect on answers in advance
deductive reasoning
appropriate for the position
42. The two defining characteristics of hair type are?
wave
proportion
wave patterns and hair texture
20 seconds
43. One of the most important steps in the process of job hunting is to narrow the search by?
targeting employers
appropriate for the position
wave
balance
44. The document that outlines the duties and responsibilities of a salon or spa position is a(n)?
tips
job description
ruffing
problem solver
45. The comparative relationship in scale of one thing to another in hair design is called?
diffuser
professionalism
proportion
90 degree angle
46. To create curls in using rollers - the hair should be wrapped around the roller?
services the type of clients you wish to serve
people skills
two and a half turns
wrapping
47. When selecting an interview wardrobe - it is critical that the selection be?
finger wave style
appropriate for the position
vertical
baking soda
48. The profile that is considered to be ideal is the?
medium press
facial bones
straight profile
godd personality
49. A commitment to doing a good job for the salon and for clients and to pride in workmanship portrays a strong?
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
work ethic
profile
ruffing
50. Two rows of ridge curls on the side of a head are called?
OSHA
vertical line
reflect on answers in advance
skip waves