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Salon Professional

Subject : certifications
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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 point where curls of opposite directions meet forming a recessed area is called?






2. Large - flat brushes with staggered pin patterns used for mid-to-longer hair length are?






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






4. Good-quality pressing combs are constructed of either?






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






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






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






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






9. Pin curls that produce even - smooth waves and uniform curls are?






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






11. Supplies and products that are sold to clients are classified as?






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






13. Records that include receipts from client services and retail sales should be listed as?






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






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






16. A hard press is also known as a?






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






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






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






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






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






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






23. A curved part is used for a high forehead or?






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






25. Good business operation requires a simple and efficient?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. The press performed when the hair becomes curly again due to perspiration or dampness is a?






35. The type of line used to make a hairstyle appear longer and narrower is a(n)?






36. Pressing combs with more space between the teeth produce a?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. Combing small sections of hair from the ends toward the scalp to form a cushion at the base is known as?






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






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






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






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






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