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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. The technique of establishing contacts that may eventually lead to employment opportunities is?
wave patterns and hair texture
baking soda
networking
business plan
2. The two defining characteristics of hair type are?
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
wave patterns and hair texture
job description
texture of the hair
3. Curved lines that are used to blend and soften horizontal or vertical lines are?
transitional lines
one
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
open center curls
4. A hard press is also known as a?
double-comb press
soft press
hard press
salary
5. A pressing comb with less space between the teeth produces a(n)?
paddle brushes
resume
smooth press
texture of the hair
6. Arc pin curls are also known as half-moon or?
c-shaped base curls
wave
reflect on answers in advance
wrapping
7. One of the best ways for a business owner to protect personal assets is?
base
incorportating
finger wave style
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
8. The practice of recommending and selling additional services to clients is know as?
upselling
people skills
ribboning
vertical
9. Lighter highlights may be used at the temples to create the illusion of?
indentation
width
silhouette
wave
10. Lines a constant distance apart in the same direction that are used to create width in a hair design are?
upselling
wave patterns and hair texture
horizontal lines
services the type of clients you wish to serve
11. Ridge curls are pin curls placed immediately behind or below a ridge to form a?
wave
completely off the base
services the type of clients you wish to serve
inside the roller
12. Pin curls that produce even - smooth waves and uniform curls are?
professionalism
employment portfolio
profile
open center curls
13. A styling technique used to keep curly hair smooth and straight while retaining shape is?
budget
capital for investment
wrapping
open center curls
14. When securing a roller - one end of the clip should be under the roller and one end?
c-shaped base curls
texture of the hair
inside the roller
transitional lines
15. The edges on flat irons that create smooth - straight styles on very curly hair are?
upselling
light color
double-comb press
straight
16. The correct temperature setting of the iron when thermal curling is determined by the?
soft sell
transferable skills
texture of the hair
facial bones
17. The profile that is considered to be ideal is the?
good visibility and accessibility
work ethic
width
straight profile
18. After being granted an employment interview or salon observation - it is customary to?
smooth
send a thank-you note
teasing
skip waves
19. The process of reaching logical conclusions by employing logical reasoning is?
base
deductive reasoning
touch-up
stainless steel or brass
20. Contrasting lines are horizontal and vertical lines that create a hard edge and form a?
proportion
one
rhythm
90 degree angle
21. A written summary of your education and work experience is a?
finger wave style
medium press
rhythm
resume
22. Income in addition to your regular compensation that must be tracked and reported on tax returns is?
arc base
90 degree angle
proportion
tips
23. The most reliable method of compensation for a new salon professional is?
20 seconds
send a thank-you note
salary
budget
24. A commitment to doing a good job for the salon and for clients and to pride in workmanship portrays a strong?
clockwise curls
hard rubber
target market
work ethic
25. Good-quality pressing combs are constructed of either?
stainless steel or brass
balance
find a role model
send a thank-you note
26. The hair design where both sides of a hairstyle form a mirror image of each other is known as?
wave
vertical line
symmetrical balance
touch-up
27. Another term used to describe back-brushing is?
target market
ruffing
transitional lines
indentation
28. The outline of the face - head - and figure seen in a side view is the?
proportion
straight
profile
diffuser
29. The document that outlines the duties and responsibilities of a salon or spa position is a(n)?
medium press
income
professionalism
job description
30. During salon visits - to ensure that all key areas are observed - it is important to develop a?
business plan
c-shaped base curls
checklist
ribboning
31. Two of the most important factors in predicting the success of a business are?
send a thank-you note
good visibility and accessibility
job description
receding hairline
32. The regular pulsation or recurrent pattern of movement in a design is the?
finger wave style
soft press
rhythm
open center curls
33. Records that include receipts from client services and retail sales should be listed as?
income
baking soda
checklist
rhythm
34. Good business operation requires a simple and efficient?
vertical
soft sell
coarse press
record system
35. When creating base curls with full volume - the hair should be held with medium tension at a?
checklist
125-degree angle
triangular base
silhouette
36. Creating a personal plan to meet financial obligations can be achieved by creating a?
proportion
budget
problem solver
target market
37. The press that removes 60 to 75 percent of the curl is?
medium press
fine hair
open center curls
straight profile
38. Comparing answers from salon interview questions will help you choose?
wave patterns and hair texture
125-degree angle
the best package of income and career development
incorportating
39. When choosing a salon for employment opportunities - it is critical to choose a salon that?
services the type of clients you wish to serve
straight profile
the best package of income and career development
retail supplies
40. A bound collection of photos and documents that reflect skills and accomplishments should be contained in a(n)?
employment portfolio
light color
completely off the base
the best package of income and career development
41. A blow-dryer attachment used to accentuate the textural definition in a style is a?
paddle brushes
diffuser
problem solver
smooth
42. Forcing hair between the thumb and the back of the comb to create tension is called?
two and a half turns
problem solver
one
ribboning
43. Information that is contained on a résumé should be relevant to?
20 seconds
profile
resume
the position you are seeking
44. Curved lines repeating in opposite directions create a(n)?
wave
smooth press
send a thank-you note
straight profile
45. To be successful in sales - you need ambition - determination - and a?
godd personality
upselling
employment portfolio
light color
46. The comparative relationship in scale of one thing to another in hair design is called?
proportion
send a thank-you note
facial bones
salary
47. Someone who recognizes and resolves problems constructively is a (n)?
problem solver
fine hair
the best package of income and career development
vertical
48. For a roller set where the least amount of volume is desired - rollers should be placed?
soft press
full-stem curl
indentation
completely off the base
49. When selecting an interview wardrobe - it is critical that the selection be?
appropriate for the position
capital for investment
soft sell
one
50. To remove the carbon buildup from the metal portion of a pressing comb - immerse the comb in a solution containing?
transitional lines
find a role model
straight
baking soda