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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. Arc pin curls are also known as half-moon or?
soft press
c-shaped base curls
balance
silhouette
2. The outline of the face - head - and figure seen in a side view is the?
people skills
soft press
wave patterns and hair texture
profile
3. A hard press is also known as a?
double-comb press
people skills
smooth
soft sell
4. When securing a roller - one end of the clip should be under the roller and one end?
professionalism
triangular base
blow-dry styling
inside the roller
5. A pressing comb with less space between the teeth produces a(n)?
silhouette
paddle brushes
coarse press
smooth press
6. To prepare for questions that may be asked during an employment interview - it is important to?
ribboning
symmetrical balance
facial bones
reflect on answers in advance
7. To be successful in sales - you need ambition - determination - and a?
appropriate for the position
double-comb press
texture of the hair
godd personality
8. To create curls in using rollers - the hair should be wrapped around the roller?
salary
symmetrical balance
two and a half turns
diffuser
9. Supplies and products that are sold to clients are classified as?
20 seconds
horizontal lines
retail supplies
vertical
10. After being granted an employment interview or salon observation - it is customary to?
business plan
teasing
problem solver
send a thank-you note
11. The federal agency that requires that the ingredients of cosmetic preparations be available to employees is?
two and a half turns
wave
profile
OSHA
12. When creating base curls with full volume - the hair should be held with medium tension at a?
completely off the base
texture of the hair
125-degree angle
wrapping
13. Informing clients about a product without stressing that a client purchase is a(n)?
wave patterns and hair texture
soft sell
profile
the position you are seeking
14. The type of hair pressing service that removes 50 to 60 percent of the curl is accomplished with a?
symmetrical balance
deductive reasoning
double-comb press
soft press
15. Good business operation requires a simple and efficient?
soft press
retail supplies
record system
bold - dramatic accent
16. The process of reaching logical conclusions by employing logical reasoning is?
hard rubber
deductive reasoning
vertical
symmetrical balance
17. Grooming brushes that add polish and shine to the hair have a bristle mixture consisting of?
coarse press
boar and nylon
triangular base
completely off the base
18. If possible - a simple résumé should have how many pages?
baking soda
one
90 degree angle
business plan
19. The technique of drying and styling damp hair in one operation is?
blow-dry styling
target market
double-comb press
silhouette
20. Good-quality pressing combs are constructed of either?
facial bones
full-stem curl
reflect on answers in advance
stainless steel or brass
21. The stationary foundation of a curl that is also the area closest to the scalp is called the?
base
clockwise curls
services the type of clients you wish to serve
c-shaped base curls
22. During salon visits - to ensure that all key areas are observed - it is important to develop a?
transitional lines
the best package of income and career development
checklist
medium press
23. Along the front hairline to prevent splits or breaks in the finished style - the recommended base to use is?
one
c-shaped base curls
triangular base
wave
24. The press that removes 60 to 75 percent of the curl is?
medium press
soft sell
smooth
straight profile
25. To remove the carbon buildup from the metal portion of a pressing comb - immerse the comb in a solution containing?
baking soda
tips
godd personality
20 seconds
26. One of the most important steps in the process of job hunting is to narrow the search by?
upselling
targeting employers
blow-dry styling
inside the roller
27. The part of the overall design that the client will respond to first is the?
one
open center curls
silhouette
vertical
28. The hair design where both sides of a hairstyle form a mirror image of each other is known as?
baking soda
full-stem curl
symmetrical balance
horizontal lines
29. An example of a style using curved - parallel lines that creates interest in the design is a?
tips
width
professionalism
finger wave style
30. The two defining characteristics of hair type are?
hard press
wave patterns and hair texture
employment portfolio
coarse press
31. A blow-dryer attachment used to accentuate the textural definition in a style is a?
checklist
diffuser
hard press
tips
32. The wave pattern used to accentuate the face and narrow a round head shape should be?
soft press
problem solver
smooth
base
33. The styling choice for a client with a round facial type would be a style that has?
networking
blow-dry styling
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
wave patterns and hair texture
34. A curved part is used for a high forehead or?
receding hairline
stainless steel or brass
budget
90 degree angle
35. When choosing a salon for employment opportunities - it is critical to choose a salon that?
services the type of clients you wish to serve
hard rubber
smooth
skip waves
36. 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?
hard press
proportion
triangular base
incorportating
37. Pressing combs with more space between the teeth produce a?
symmetrical balance
coarse press
two and a half turns
wrapping
38. The profile that is considered to be ideal is the?
work ethic
straight profile
base
ribboning
39. The most commonly shaped pin curl base is the?
arc base
20 seconds
straight
open center curls
40. The practice of recommending and selling additional services to clients is know as?
upselling
OSHA
tips
inside the roller
41. The comparative relationship in scale of one thing to another in hair design is called?
problem solver
proportion
straight profile
width
42. Forcing hair between the thumb and the back of the comb to create tension is called?
salary
wave
light color
ribboning
43. A commitment to doing a good job for the salon and for clients and to pride in workmanship portrays a strong?
ribboning
skip waves
one
work ethic
44. The edges on flat irons that create smooth - straight styles on very curly hair are?
straight
texture of the hair
fine hair
125-degree angle
45. One of the best ways to improve your performance is to?
find a role model
horizontal lines
resume
two and a half turns
46. The press performed when the hair becomes curly again due to perspiration or dampness is a?
base
touch-up
work ethic
silhouette
47. Income in addition to your regular compensation that must be tracked and reported on tax returns is?
tips
wave
retail supplies
transferable skills
48. The type of curl that is placed completely off base and allows for the greatest mobility is the?
people skills
facial bones
full-stem curl
125-degree angle
49. A written summary of your education and work experience is a?
smooth
resume
the position you are seeking
finger wave style
50. The document that outlines the duties and responsibilities of a salon or spa position is a(n)?
smooth press
soft sell
target market
job description