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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. The edges on flat irons that create smooth - straight styles on very curly hair are?
profile
straight
base
teasing
2. A written summary of your education and work experience is a?
over-direction of ridge
resume
20 seconds
ribboning
3. Forcing hair between the thumb and the back of the comb to create tension is called?
symmetrical balance
ribboning
find a role model
fine hair
4. Combing small sections of hair from the ends toward the scalp to form a cushion at the base is known as?
teasing
send a thank-you note
harmony
straight
5. To create curls in using rollers - the hair should be wrapped around the roller?
two and a half turns
networking
hard rubber
straight profile
6. One reason for entering into a partnership agreement is to have?
harmony
capital for investment
wave
income
7. Arc pin curls are also known as half-moon or?
salary
problem solver
checklist
c-shaped base curls
8. Two of the most important factors in predicting the success of a business are?
the position you are seeking
straight profile
smooth
good visibility and accessibility
9. Records that include receipts from client services and retail sales should be listed as?
indentation
employment portfolio
income
record system
10. The document that outlines the duties and responsibilities of a salon or spa position is a(n)?
proportion
capital for investment
job description
services the type of clients you wish to serve
11. Good business operation requires a simple and efficient?
boar and nylon
c-shaped base curls
record system
base
12. One of the best ways to improve your performance is to?
budget
diffuser
find a role model
teasing
13. If possible - a simple résumé should have how many pages?
one
transferable skills
job description
over-direction of ridge
14. Another term used to describe back-brushing is?
straight
ruffing
125-degree angle
width
15. The most reliable method of compensation for a new salon professional is?
salary
triangular base
ribboning
budget
16. Comparing answers from salon interview questions will help you choose?
reflect on answers in advance
clockwise curls
balance
the best package of income and career development
17. Supplies and products that are sold to clients are classified as?
wave patterns and hair texture
retail supplies
paddle brushes
silhouette
18. When securing a roller - one end of the clip should be under the roller and one end?
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
inside the roller
arc base
income
19. To draw a line in a hairstyle in the direction you want the eye to travel - use a?
symmetrical balance
touch-up
light color
work ethic
20. The comparative relationship in scale of one thing to another in hair design is called?
vertical line
boar and nylon
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
proportion
21. A salon is a team environment that requires that you practice and perfect your?
width
proportion
wave patterns and hair texture
people skills
22. A single line of color - or a series of repeated lines - creates a?
work ethic
OSHA
bold - dramatic accent
125-degree angle
23. A commitment to doing a good job for the salon and for clients and to pride in workmanship portrays a strong?
skip waves
good visibility and accessibility
work ethic
wave
24. The styling choice for a client with a round facial type would be a style that has?
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
networking
facial bones
full-stem curl
25. The type of line used to make a hairstyle appear longer and narrower is a(n)?
horizontal lines
vertical line
inside the roller
rhythm
26. When selecting an interview wardrobe - it is critical that the selection be?
90 degree angle
arc base
appropriate for the position
problem solver
27. The most commonly shaped pin curl base is the?
vertical line
over-direction of ridge
horizontal lines
arc base
28. To be successful in sales - you need ambition - determination - and a?
godd personality
capital for investment
wave
two and a half turns
29. Someone who recognizes and resolves problems constructively is a (n)?
wave
wave
problem solver
hard press
30. Lighter highlights may be used at the temples to create the illusion of?
professionalism
full-stem curl
wave patterns and hair texture
width
31. The technique of drying and styling damp hair in one operation is?
paddle brushes
blow-dry styling
transitional lines
facial bones
32. The regular pulsation or recurrent pattern of movement in a design is the?
open center curls
rhythm
two and a half turns
services the type of clients you wish to serve
33. A curved part is used for a high forehead or?
receding hairline
transitional lines
deductive reasoning
godd personality
34. The principle of hair design that holds all the elements of design together is?
horizontal lines
checklist
harmony
completely off the base
35. To remove the carbon buildup from the metal portion of a pressing comb - immerse the comb in a solution containing?
OSHA
baking soda
skip waves
professionalism
36. Information that is contained on a résumé should be relevant to?
job description
the position you are seeking
coarse press
OSHA
37. In finger waving - the ridges and waves that run up and down the head are?
skip waves
target market
vertical
send a thank-you note
38. The practice of recommending and selling additional services to clients is know as?
upselling
facial bones
budget
balance
39. Income in addition to your regular compensation that must be tracked and reported on tax returns is?
tips
salary
retail supplies
soft sell
40. Informing clients about a product without stressing that a client purchase is a(n)?
soft sell
hard rubber
stainless steel or brass
straight profile
41. To prepare for questions that may be asked during an employment interview - it is important to?
straight profile
reflect on answers in advance
vertical
soft press
42. Large - flat brushes with staggered pin patterns used for mid-to-longer hair length are?
paddle brushes
over-direction of ridge
balance
capital for investment
43. The outline of the face - head - and figure seen in a side view is the?
125-degree angle
budget
checklist
profile
44. Grooming brushes that add polish and shine to the hair have a bristle mixture consisting of?
boar and nylon
soft press
base
open center curls
45. One of the best ways for a business owner to protect personal assets is?
send a thank-you note
smooth press
transitional lines
incorportating
46. Establishing equal or appropriate proportions to create symmetry in a design is called?
godd personality
facial bones
balance
boar and nylon
47. A client's facial shape is determined by the position and prominence of the?
facial bones
harmony
target market
transitional lines
48. Creating a personal plan to meet financial obligations can be achieved by creating a?
full-stem curl
budget
diffuser
hard rubber
49. Contrasting lines are horizontal and vertical lines that create a hard edge and form a?
90 degree angle
open center curls
clockwise curls
the best package of income and career development
50. When choosing a salon for employment opportunities - it is critical to choose a salon that?
reflect on answers in advance
targeting employers
services the type of clients you wish to serve
hard rubber