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






2. The portfolio - like the résumé - should be prepared in a way that projects?






3. A salon is a team environment that requires that you practice and perfect your?






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






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






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






7. The average time an employer will spend scanning a résumé is?






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






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






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






11. Good business operation requires a simple and efficient?






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






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






14. To create curls in using rollers - the hair should be wrapped around the roller?






15. If possible - a simple résumé should have how many pages?






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






17. The outline of the face - head - and figure seen in a side view is the?






18. A blow-dryer attachment used to accentuate the textural definition in a style is a?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. A commitment to doing a good job for the salon and for clients and to pride in workmanship portrays a strong?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






38. The wave pattern used to accentuate the face and narrow a round head shape should be?






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






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






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






42. The process of reaching logical conclusions by employing logical reasoning is?






43. The most commonly shaped pin curl base is the?






44. Curved lines that are used to blend and soften horizontal or vertical lines are?






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






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






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






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






49. The styling choice for a client with a round facial type would be a style that has?






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