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






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






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






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






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






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






7. Good business operation requires a simple and efficient?






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






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






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






11. The stationary foundation of a curl that is also the area closest to the scalp is called the?






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






13. A written plan that describes a business and foresees projections for the next 5 years is a?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






24. 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?






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






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






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






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






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






30. Grooming brushes that add polish and shine to the hair have a bristle mixture consisting of?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. Creating a personal plan to meet financial obligations can be achieved by creating a?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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