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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. A curved part is used for a high forehead or?
good visibility and accessibility
inside the roller
the best package of income and career development
receding hairline
2. The type of line used to make a hairstyle appear longer and narrower is a(n)?
harmony
vertical line
deductive reasoning
transitional lines
3. The most reliable method of compensation for a new salon professional is?
stainless steel or brass
vertical line
bold - dramatic accent
salary
4. When creating base curls with full volume - the hair should be held with medium tension at a?
work ethic
125-degree angle
texture of the hair
send a thank-you note
5. To offset or round out the square facial type - choose a style that has?
targeting employers
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
vertical
triangular base
6. Contrasting lines are horizontal and vertical lines that create a hard edge and form a?
services the type of clients you wish to serve
90 degree angle
proportion
soft sell
7. One reason for entering into a partnership agreement is to have?
completely off the base
soft sell
open center curls
capital for investment
8. To prepare for questions that may be asked during an employment interview - it is important to?
reflect on answers in advance
capital for investment
clockwise curls
smooth
9. After being granted an employment interview or salon observation - it is customary to?
send a thank-you note
job description
soft sell
ribboning
10. For a roller set where the least amount of volume is desired - rollers should be placed?
rhythm
retail supplies
transitional lines
completely off the base
11. A commitment to doing a good job for the salon and for clients and to pride in workmanship portrays a strong?
work ethic
good visibility and accessibility
125-degree angle
target market
12. The type of curl that is placed completely off base and allows for the greatest mobility is the?
full-stem curl
soft sell
checklist
boar and nylon
13. Establishing equal or appropriate proportions to create symmetry in a design is called?
target market
incorportating
balance
baking soda
14. A hard press is also known as a?
double-comb press
OSHA
godd personality
resume
15. During salon visits - to ensure that all key areas are observed - it is important to develop a?
checklist
good visibility and accessibility
wrapping
services the type of clients you wish to serve
16. The document that outlines the duties and responsibilities of a salon or spa position is a(n)?
job description
90 degree angle
the position you are seeking
upselling
17. Informing clients about a product without stressing that a client purchase is a(n)?
godd personality
soft sell
hard press
networking
18. Income in addition to your regular compensation that must be tracked and reported on tax returns is?
services the type of clients you wish to serve
transferable skills
tips
over-direction of ridge
19. The wave pattern used to accentuate the face and narrow a round head shape should be?
width
smooth
the position you are seeking
light color
20. Good-quality pressing combs are constructed of either?
harmony
triangular base
teasing
stainless steel or brass
21. Grooming brushes that add polish and shine to the hair have a bristle mixture consisting of?
indentation
budget
boar and nylon
medium press
22. A client's facial shape is determined by the position and prominence of the?
smooth
clockwise curls
facial bones
the best package of income and career development
23. The portfolio - like the résumé - should be prepared in a way that projects?
target market
double-comb press
professionalism
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
24. Curls formed in the same direction as the movements of the hands of a clock are known as?
clockwise curls
baking soda
rhythm
two and a half turns
25. 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?
people skills
symmetrical balance
hard press
profile
26. The stationary foundation of a curl that is also the area closest to the scalp is called the?
services the type of clients you wish to serve
the best package of income and career development
base
one
27. The technique of establishing contacts that may eventually lead to employment opportunities is?
services the type of clients you wish to serve
networking
soft sell
good visibility and accessibility
28. Lighter highlights may be used at the temples to create the illusion of?
width
resume
tips
soft sell
29. A pressing comb with less space between the teeth produces a(n)?
straight
one
width
smooth press
30. When securing a roller - one end of the clip should be under the roller and one end?
transitional lines
silhouette
inside the roller
checklist
31. The edges on flat irons that create smooth - straight styles on very curly hair are?
straight
diffuser
vertical
transitional lines
32. Creating a personal plan to meet financial obligations can be achieved by creating a?
touch-up
light color
budget
transferable skills
33. Someone who recognizes and resolves problems constructively is a (n)?
touch-up
90 degree angle
silhouette
problem solver
34. Large - flat brushes with staggered pin patterns used for mid-to-longer hair length are?
silhouette
balance
one
paddle brushes
35. A salon is a team environment that requires that you practice and perfect your?
retail supplies
people skills
resume
blow-dry styling
36. The most commonly shaped pin curl base is the?
arc base
wave patterns and hair texture
diffuser
target market
37. The outline of the face - head - and figure seen in a side view is the?
soft sell
paddle brushes
profile
retail supplies
38. The average time an employer will spend scanning a résumé is?
smooth press
20 seconds
capital for investment
smooth
39. If possible - a simple résumé should have how many pages?
one
straight profile
blow-dry styling
send a thank-you note
40. The correct temperature setting of the iron when thermal curling is determined by the?
medium press
proportion
texture of the hair
straight
41. Pressing combs with more space between the teeth produce a?
record system
good visibility and accessibility
soft press
coarse press
42. The technique of drying and styling damp hair in one operation is?
teasing
appropriate for the position
blow-dry styling
bold - dramatic accent
43. Records that include receipts from client services and retail sales should be listed as?
income
appropriate for the position
receding hairline
tips
44. Combing small sections of hair from the ends toward the scalp to form a cushion at the base is known as?
receding hairline
teasing
employment portfolio
completely off the base
45. To draw a line in a hairstyle in the direction you want the eye to travel - use a?
income
one
texture of the hair
light color
46. To remove the carbon buildup from the metal portion of a pressing comb - immerse the comb in a solution containing?
silhouette
hard rubber
double-comb press
baking soda
47. As a rule of thumb - coarse and gray hair can withstand more heat than?
fine hair
wave
incorportating
horizontal lines
48. Ridge curls are pin curls placed immediately behind or below a ridge to form a?
vertical
wave
find a role model
godd personality
49. The part of the overall design that the client will respond to first is the?
over-direction of ridge
finger wave style
coarse press
silhouette
50. A blow-dryer attachment used to accentuate the textural definition in a style is a?
c-shaped base curls
diffuser
appropriate for the position
over-direction of ridge