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Salon Professional

Subject : certifications
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The document that outlines the duties and responsibilities of a salon or spa position is a(n)?






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






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






4. The styling choice for a client with a round facial type would be a style that has?






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






6. The practice of recommending and selling additional services to clients is know as?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. Good business operation requires a simple and efficient?






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. A written summary of your education and work experience is a?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. 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?






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






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






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






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






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






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






37. The regular pulsation or recurrent pattern of movement in a design is the?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. The two defining characteristics of hair type are?






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






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






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






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