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Salon Professional

Subject : certifications
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Forcing hair between the thumb and the back of the comb to create tension is called?






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






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






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






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






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






7. The stationary foundation of a curl that is also the area closest to the scalp is called the?






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






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






10. The principle of hair design that holds all the elements of design together is?






11. Informing clients about a product without stressing that a client purchase is a(n)?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. Skills mastered at other jobs that can be put to use in a new position are called?






28. In the finger wave procedure - pinching or pushing a ridge with your fingers creates?






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






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






31. 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?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. To draw a line in a hairstyle in the direction you want the eye to travel - use a?






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






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






44. A hard press is also known as a?






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






46. The outline of the face - head - and figure seen in a side view is the?






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






48. For a roller set where the least amount of volume is desired - rollers should be placed?






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






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