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Salon Professional

Subject : certifications
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The regular pulsation or recurrent pattern of movement in a design is the?






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






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






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






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






6. The two defining characteristics of hair type are?






7. Someone who recognizes and resolves problems constructively is a (n)?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






17. If possible - a simple résumé should have how many pages?






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






19. After being granted an employment interview or salon observation - it is customary to?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. A hard press is also known as a?






29. To remove the carbon buildup from the metal portion of a pressing comb - immerse the comb in a solution containing?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






39. When creating base curls with full volume - the hair should be held with medium tension at a?






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






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






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






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






44. The press performed when the hair becomes curly again due to perspiration or dampness is a?






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






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






47. The most commonly shaped pin curl base is the?






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






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






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