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Salon Professional

Subject : certifications
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Two rows of ridge curls on the side of a head are called?






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






3. 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?






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






5. Creating a personal plan to meet financial obligations can be achieved by creating a?






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






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






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






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






10. The type of curl that is placed completely off base and allows for the greatest mobility is the?






11. Supplies and products that are sold to clients are classified as?






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






13. The two defining characteristics of hair type are?






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






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






16. The document that outlines the duties and responsibilities of a salon or spa position is a(n)?






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






18. Forcing hair between the thumb and the back of the comb to create tension is called?






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






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






21. The correct temperature setting of the iron when thermal curling is determined by the?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. As a rule of thumb - coarse and gray hair can withstand more heat than?






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






31. Curved lines repeating in opposite directions create a(n)?






32. The wave pattern used to accentuate the face and narrow a round head shape should be?






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






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






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






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






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






38. Records that include receipts from client services and retail sales should be listed as?






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






40. The process of reaching logical conclusions by employing logical reasoning is?






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






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






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






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






45. The comparative relationship in scale of one thing to another in hair design is called?






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






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






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






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






50. One of the best ways for a business owner to protect personal assets is?