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Salon Professional

Subject : certifications
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Records that include receipts from client services and retail sales should be listed as?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. The two defining characteristics of hair type are?






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. Lighter highlights may be used at the temples to create the illusion of?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. A hard press is also known as a?






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






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






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






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






37. 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?






38. Large - flat brushes with staggered pin patterns used for mid-to-longer hair length are?






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






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






41. As a rule of thumb - coarse and gray hair can withstand more heat than?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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