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Salon Professional

Subject : certifications
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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. The most reliable method of compensation for a new salon professional is?






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






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






4. Pressing combs with more space between the teeth produce a?






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






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






7. Good business operation requires a simple and efficient?






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. The part of the overall design that the client will respond to first is the?






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






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






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






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






19. The two defining characteristics of hair type are?






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






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






22. One reason for entering into a partnership agreement is to have?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. The federal agency that requires that the ingredients of cosmetic preparations be available to employees is?






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






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






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






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






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






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






38. One of the best ways for a business owner to protect personal assets is?






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






40. When selecting an interview wardrobe - it is critical that the selection be?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






50. The profile that is considered to be ideal is the?