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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. Informing clients about a product without stressing that a client purchase is a(n)?
soft sell
checklist
fine hair
teasing
2. The process of reaching logical conclusions by employing logical reasoning is?
smooth press
bold - dramatic accent
facial bones
deductive reasoning
3. The document that outlines the duties and responsibilities of a salon or spa position is a(n)?
income
send a thank-you note
stainless steel or brass
job description
4. Comparing answers from salon interview questions will help you choose?
over-direction of ridge
the best package of income and career development
income
transitional lines
5. A single line of color - or a series of repeated lines - creates a?
finger wave style
bold - dramatic accent
light color
professionalism
6. Large - flat brushes with staggered pin patterns used for mid-to-longer hair length are?
paddle brushes
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
over-direction of ridge
light color
7. 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?
record system
hard press
vertical line
income
8. Good business operation requires a simple and efficient?
transitional lines
rhythm
record system
services the type of clients you wish to serve
9. The stationary foundation of a curl that is also the area closest to the scalp is called the?
base
arc base
texture of the hair
90 degree angle
10. The wave pattern used to accentuate the face and narrow a round head shape should be?
indentation
reflect on answers in advance
vertical line
smooth
11. The correct temperature setting of the iron when thermal curling is determined by the?
medium press
texture of the hair
the best package of income and career development
base
12. A blow-dryer attachment used to accentuate the textural definition in a style is a?
diffuser
c-shaped base curls
send a thank-you note
the best package of income and career development
13. The technique of establishing contacts that may eventually lead to employment opportunities is?
networking
target market
employment portfolio
transferable skills
14. Income in addition to your regular compensation that must be tracked and reported on tax returns is?
texture of the hair
tips
diffuser
c-shaped base curls
15. Supplies and products that are sold to clients are classified as?
harmony
ribboning
retail supplies
touch-up
16. Curls formed in the same direction as the movements of the hands of a clock are known as?
receding hairline
clockwise curls
vertical line
wrapping
17. Skills mastered at other jobs that can be put to use in a new position are called?
transferable skills
good visibility and accessibility
record system
smooth press
18. Arc pin curls are also known as half-moon or?
c-shaped base curls
vertical
ruffing
straight profile
19. In finger waving - the ridges and waves that run up and down the head are?
deductive reasoning
vertical
professionalism
texture of the hair
20. The federal agency that requires that the ingredients of cosmetic preparations be available to employees is?
125-degree angle
clockwise curls
OSHA
targeting employers
21. Curved lines repeating in opposite directions create a(n)?
wave
send a thank-you note
proportion
profile
22. The type of hair pressing service that removes 50 to 60 percent of the curl is accomplished with a?
width
soft press
indentation
skip waves
23. Establishing equal or appropriate proportions to create symmetry in a design is called?
income
balance
harmony
c-shaped base curls
24. The most reliable method of compensation for a new salon professional is?
salary
professionalism
full-stem curl
90 degree angle
25. The practice of recommending and selling additional services to clients is know as?
people skills
width
indentation
upselling
26. A salon is a team environment that requires that you practice and perfect your?
upselling
OSHA
people skills
width
27. A curved part is used for a high forehead or?
receding hairline
the position you are seeking
straight profile
hard rubber
28. The hair design where both sides of a hairstyle form a mirror image of each other is known as?
wave
OSHA
symmetrical balance
upselling
29. Lighter highlights may be used at the temples to create the illusion of?
wave patterns and hair texture
touch-up
width
one
30. One of the best ways to improve your performance is to?
work ethic
resume
find a role model
arc base
31. An example of a style using curved - parallel lines that creates interest in the design is a?
medium press
facial bones
finger wave style
light color
32. When securing a roller - one end of the clip should be under the roller and one end?
inside the roller
horizontal lines
finger wave style
networking
33. When creating base curls with full volume - the hair should be held with medium tension at a?
OSHA
wave patterns and hair texture
125-degree angle
silhouette
34. When opening a new business - the location selected should reflect your?
ruffing
completely off the base
width
target market
35. A written summary of your education and work experience is a?
skip waves
wave
smooth press
resume
36. The portfolio - like the résumé - should be prepared in a way that projects?
vertical line
skip waves
professionalism
the position you are seeking
37. Two rows of ridge curls on the side of a head are called?
income
wrapping
blow-dry styling
skip waves
38. Good-quality pressing combs are constructed of either?
stainless steel or brass
finger wave style
20 seconds
godd personality
39. Combing small sections of hair from the ends toward the scalp to form a cushion at the base is known as?
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
reflect on answers in advance
blow-dry styling
teasing
40. When selecting an interview wardrobe - it is critical that the selection be?
soft press
proportion
appropriate for the position
boar and nylon
41. Two of the most important factors in predicting the success of a business are?
good visibility and accessibility
silhouette
stainless steel or brass
soft press
42. The most commonly shaped pin curl base is the?
ruffing
arc base
balance
one
43. A written plan that describes a business and foresees projections for the next 5 years is a?
target market
c-shaped base curls
silhouette
business plan
44. Records that include receipts from client services and retail sales should be listed as?
rhythm
income
horizontal lines
harmony
45. For a roller set where the least amount of volume is desired - rollers should be placed?
appropriate for the position
stainless steel or brass
90 degree angle
completely off the base
46. Pin curls that produce even - smooth waves and uniform curls are?
hard press
boar and nylon
125-degree angle
open center curls
47. The styling choice for a client with a round facial type would be a style that has?
bold - dramatic accent
tips
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
send a thank-you note
48. A pressing comb with less space between the teeth produces a(n)?
smooth press
wrapping
job description
wave
49. Another term used to describe back-brushing is?
ruffing
good visibility and accessibility
double-comb press
job description
50. After being granted an employment interview or salon observation - it is customary to?
open center curls
send a thank-you note
texture of the hair
networking