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Salon Professional

Subject : certifications
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Combing small sections of hair from the ends toward the scalp to form a cushion at the base is known as?






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






3. A hard press is also known as a?






4. A written summary of your education and work experience is a?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. The type of curl that is placed completely off base and allows for the greatest mobility is the?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. The two defining characteristics of hair type are?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






37. One of the most important steps in the process of job hunting is to narrow the search by?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. The most reliable method of compensation for a new salon professional is?






48. Good business operation requires a simple and efficient?






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






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