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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. Information that is contained on a résumé should be relevant to?
horizontal lines
the position you are seeking
wrapping
blow-dry styling
2. Combs that are used for thermal curling should be made of?
triangular base
vertical line
wrapping
hard rubber
3. The practice of recommending and selling additional services to clients is know as?
upselling
straight profile
finger wave style
texture of the hair
4. Income in addition to your regular compensation that must be tracked and reported on tax returns is?
the position you are seeking
record system
profile
tips
5. In finger waving - the ridges and waves that run up and down the head are?
20 seconds
medium press
horizontal lines
vertical
6. A hard press is also known as a?
double-comb press
wrapping
ribboning
finger wave style
7. A pressing comb with less space between the teeth produces a(n)?
20 seconds
vertical
income
smooth press
8. To prepare for questions that may be asked during an employment interview - it is important to?
fine hair
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
reflect on answers in advance
resume
9. Along the front hairline to prevent splits or breaks in the finished style - the recommended base to use is?
budget
arc base
triangular base
reflect on answers in advance
10. The regular pulsation or recurrent pattern of movement in a design is the?
wave
targeting employers
wave patterns and hair texture
rhythm
11. 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?
proportion
finger wave style
hard press
vertical
12. Curls formed in the same direction as the movements of the hands of a clock are known as?
balance
baking soda
proportion
clockwise curls
13. The federal agency that requires that the ingredients of cosmetic preparations be available to employees is?
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
OSHA
clockwise curls
wave patterns and hair texture
14. Ridge curls are pin curls placed immediately behind or below a ridge to form a?
inside the roller
professionalism
hard rubber
wave
15. Forcing hair between the thumb and the back of the comb to create tension is called?
godd personality
people skills
deductive reasoning
ribboning
16. Another term used to describe back-brushing is?
wave
ruffing
receding hairline
full-stem curl
17. Informing clients about a product without stressing that a client purchase is a(n)?
salary
soft sell
one
profile
18. Good-quality pressing combs are constructed of either?
stainless steel or brass
wave
bold - dramatic accent
facial bones
19. Creating a personal plan to meet financial obligations can be achieved by creating a?
send a thank-you note
budget
transitional lines
the best package of income and career development
20. Grooming brushes that add polish and shine to the hair have a bristle mixture consisting of?
diffuser
boar and nylon
arc base
wrapping
21. The hair design where both sides of a hairstyle form a mirror image of each other is known as?
full-stem curl
silhouette
people skills
symmetrical balance
22. Skills mastered at other jobs that can be put to use in a new position are called?
transferable skills
arc base
teasing
ruffing
23. When creating base curls with full volume - the hair should be held with medium tension at a?
networking
125-degree angle
double-comb press
over-direction of ridge
24. To draw a line in a hairstyle in the direction you want the eye to travel - use a?
smooth
light color
proportion
problem solver
25. One reason for entering into a partnership agreement is to have?
bold - dramatic accent
capital for investment
inside the roller
symmetrical balance
26. The point where curls of opposite directions meet forming a recessed area is called?
checklist
indentation
wave patterns and hair texture
good visibility and accessibility
27. In the finger wave procedure - pinching or pushing a ridge with your fingers creates?
c-shaped base curls
deductive reasoning
transferable skills
over-direction of ridge
28. The correct temperature setting of the iron when thermal curling is determined by the?
over-direction of ridge
work ethic
vertical line
texture of the hair
29. A bound collection of photos and documents that reflect skills and accomplishments should be contained in a(n)?
employment portfolio
harmony
inside the roller
problem solver
30. The most reliable method of compensation for a new salon professional is?
completely off the base
record system
salary
transitional lines
31. Two rows of ridge curls on the side of a head are called?
skip waves
hard press
two and a half turns
find a role model
32. Establishing equal or appropriate proportions to create symmetry in a design is called?
wave
balance
triangular base
checklist
33. The stationary foundation of a curl that is also the area closest to the scalp is called the?
facial bones
125-degree angle
base
c-shaped base curls
34. The technique of establishing contacts that may eventually lead to employment opportunities is?
open center curls
deductive reasoning
OSHA
networking
35. Lighter highlights may be used at the temples to create the illusion of?
professionalism
salary
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
width
36. The two defining characteristics of hair type are?
wave patterns and hair texture
deductive reasoning
harmony
wrapping
37. Curved lines that are used to blend and soften horizontal or vertical lines are?
transitional lines
blow-dry styling
harmony
target market
38. During salon visits - to ensure that all key areas are observed - it is important to develop a?
blow-dry styling
checklist
light color
the position you are seeking
39. Large - flat brushes with staggered pin patterns used for mid-to-longer hair length are?
completely off the base
paddle brushes
the position you are seeking
double-comb press
40. The part of the overall design that the client will respond to first is the?
silhouette
boar and nylon
straight
balance
41. The profile that is considered to be ideal is the?
salary
straight profile
arc base
teasing
42. As a rule of thumb - coarse and gray hair can withstand more heat than?
two and a half turns
transferable skills
triangular base
fine hair
43. When opening a new business - the location selected should reflect your?
target market
baking soda
straight
income
44. To remove the carbon buildup from the metal portion of a pressing comb - immerse the comb in a solution containing?
baking soda
networking
touch-up
c-shaped base curls
45. When choosing a salon for employment opportunities - it is critical to choose a salon that?
transitional lines
wave patterns and hair texture
services the type of clients you wish to serve
soft press
46. One of the most important steps in the process of job hunting is to narrow the search by?
targeting employers
vertical line
resume
baking soda
47. To be successful in sales - you need ambition - determination - and a?
125-degree angle
networking
checklist
godd personality
48. A salon is a team environment that requires that you practice and perfect your?
light color
people skills
upselling
clockwise curls
49. A curved part is used for a high forehead or?
ribboning
receding hairline
problem solver
soft press
50. Curved lines repeating in opposite directions create a(n)?
balance
wave
baking soda
godd personality