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Salon Professional

Subject : certifications
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Two rows of ridge curls on the side of a head are called?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. The hair design where both sides of a hairstyle form a mirror image of each other is known as?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. A pressing comb with less space between the teeth produces a(n)?






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






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






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






33. Another term used to describe back-brushing is?






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






35. The average time an employer will spend scanning a résumé is?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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