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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. To offset or round out the square facial type - choose a style that has?
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
soft press
wave patterns and hair texture
stainless steel or brass
2. An example of a style using curved - parallel lines that creates interest in the design is a?
the position you are seeking
harmony
record system
finger wave style
3. The wave pattern used to accentuate the face and narrow a round head shape should be?
the best package of income and career development
reflect on answers in advance
smooth
symmetrical balance
4. Ridge curls are pin curls placed immediately behind or below a ridge to form a?
record system
transitional lines
wave
completely off the base
5. As a rule of thumb - coarse and gray hair can withstand more heat than?
resume
send a thank-you note
good visibility and accessibility
fine hair
6. Supplies and products that are sold to clients are classified as?
targeting employers
incorportating
professionalism
retail supplies
7. One of the most important steps in the process of job hunting is to narrow the search by?
hard rubber
tips
targeting employers
20 seconds
8. The type of curl that is placed completely off base and allows for the greatest mobility is the?
base
bold - dramatic accent
professionalism
full-stem curl
9. The correct temperature setting of the iron when thermal curling is determined by the?
texture of the hair
c-shaped base curls
boar and nylon
base
10. Arc pin curls are also known as half-moon or?
skip waves
c-shaped base curls
incorportating
harmony
11. The hair design where both sides of a hairstyle form a mirror image of each other is known as?
straight profile
straight
symmetrical balance
inside the roller
12. Someone who recognizes and resolves problems constructively is a (n)?
vertical line
20 seconds
job description
problem solver
13. The press that removes 60 to 75 percent of the curl is?
c-shaped base curls
bold - dramatic accent
the position you are seeking
medium press
14. The outline of the face - head - and figure seen in a side view is the?
profile
vertical line
tips
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
15. The regular pulsation or recurrent pattern of movement in a design is the?
rhythm
arc base
teasing
harmony
16. Grooming brushes that add polish and shine to the hair have a bristle mixture consisting of?
transitional lines
wave
checklist
boar and nylon
17. The most reliable method of compensation for a new salon professional is?
facial bones
people skills
transitional lines
salary
18. The press performed when the hair becomes curly again due to perspiration or dampness is a?
touch-up
work ethic
double-comb press
soft press
19. Comparing answers from salon interview questions will help you choose?
the best package of income and career development
touch-up
rhythm
smooth press
20. The document that outlines the duties and responsibilities of a salon or spa position is a(n)?
job description
OSHA
fine hair
touch-up
21. After being granted an employment interview or salon observation - it is customary to?
rhythm
send a thank-you note
texture of the hair
OSHA
22. The process of reaching logical conclusions by employing logical reasoning is?
stainless steel or brass
diffuser
deductive reasoning
wave patterns and hair texture
23. In the finger wave procedure - pinching or pushing a ridge with your fingers creates?
incorportating
over-direction of ridge
ruffing
the best package of income and career development
24. The styling choice for a client with a round facial type would be a style that has?
proportion
retail supplies
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
coarse press
25. Skills mastered at other jobs that can be put to use in a new position are called?
wave patterns and hair texture
transferable skills
straight profile
paddle brushes
26. Creating a personal plan to meet financial obligations can be achieved by creating a?
transferable skills
hard press
indentation
budget
27. Curved lines repeating in opposite directions create a(n)?
hard press
open center curls
wave
c-shaped base curls
28. The practice of recommending and selling additional services to clients is know as?
ribboning
vertical line
wave
upselling
29. Records that include receipts from client services and retail sales should be listed as?
wave
income
vertical line
horizontal lines
30. When choosing a salon for employment opportunities - it is critical to choose a salon that?
teasing
services the type of clients you wish to serve
problem solver
work ethic
31. The type of line used to make a hairstyle appear longer and narrower is a(n)?
vertical line
hard rubber
networking
send a thank-you note
32. The technique of establishing contacts that may eventually lead to employment opportunities is?
the best package of income and career development
networking
hard press
90 degree angle
33. The part of the overall design that the client will respond to first is the?
silhouette
arc base
target market
incorportating
34. Income in addition to your regular compensation that must be tracked and reported on tax returns is?
salary
base
targeting employers
tips
35. The principle of hair design that holds all the elements of design together is?
vertical
upselling
harmony
width
36. A written plan that describes a business and foresees projections for the next 5 years is a?
diffuser
business plan
reflect on answers in advance
touch-up
37. A styling technique used to keep curly hair smooth and straight while retaining shape is?
skip waves
horizontal lines
checklist
wrapping
38. Establishing equal or appropriate proportions to create symmetry in a design is called?
proportion
balance
125-degree angle
vertical
39. A blow-dryer attachment used to accentuate the textural definition in a style is a?
over-direction of ridge
balance
diffuser
transferable skills
40. A commitment to doing a good job for the salon and for clients and to pride in workmanship portrays a strong?
work ethic
problem solver
diffuser
good visibility and accessibility
41. When selecting an interview wardrobe - it is critical that the selection be?
appropriate for the position
work ethic
stainless steel or brass
godd personality
42. The technique of drying and styling damp hair in one operation is?
light color
work ethic
balance
blow-dry styling
43. The stationary foundation of a curl that is also the area closest to the scalp is called the?
base
vertical line
light color
teasing
44. Two rows of ridge curls on the side of a head are called?
work ethic
services the type of clients you wish to serve
skip waves
20 seconds
45. The type of hair pressing service that removes 50 to 60 percent of the curl is accomplished with a?
soft press
texture of the hair
width
tips
46. The average time an employer will spend scanning a résumé is?
indentation
20 seconds
OSHA
c-shaped base curls
47. Forcing hair between the thumb and the back of the comb to create tension is called?
wave
appropriate for the position
texture of the hair
ribboning
48. To create curls in using rollers - the hair should be wrapped around the roller?
appropriate for the position
professionalism
one
two and a half turns
49. Another term used to describe back-brushing is?
125-degree angle
ruffing
targeting employers
capital for investment
50. The two defining characteristics of hair type are?
wave patterns and hair texture
triangular base
boar and nylon
soft press