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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. Good-quality pressing combs are constructed of either?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. The two defining characteristics of hair type are?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. An example of a style using curved - parallel lines that creates interest in the design is a?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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