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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. A commitment to doing a good job for the salon and for clients and to pride in workmanship portrays a strong?
work ethic
find a role model
reflect on answers in advance
horizontal lines
2. After being granted an employment interview or salon observation - it is customary to?
completely off the base
stainless steel or brass
people skills
send a thank-you note
3. A single line of color - or a series of repeated lines - creates a?
finger wave style
rhythm
teasing
bold - dramatic accent
4. A written summary of your education and work experience is a?
width
resume
skip waves
arc base
5. The portfolio - like the résumé - should be prepared in a way that projects?
professionalism
c-shaped base curls
proportion
ruffing
6. Combs that are used for thermal curling should be made of?
hard rubber
skip waves
straight
soft sell
7. The profile that is considered to be ideal is the?
problem solver
90 degree angle
straight profile
vertical
8. In finger waving - the ridges and waves that run up and down the head are?
vertical
straight
receding hairline
wave patterns and hair texture
9. A pressing comb with less space between the teeth produces a(n)?
texture of the hair
the position you are seeking
horizontal lines
smooth press
10. Large - flat brushes with staggered pin patterns used for mid-to-longer hair length are?
appropriate for the position
good visibility and accessibility
proportion
paddle brushes
11. When creating base curls with full volume - the hair should be held with medium tension at a?
125-degree angle
targeting employers
smooth press
silhouette
12. When choosing a salon for employment opportunities - it is critical to choose a salon that?
services the type of clients you wish to serve
horizontal lines
double-comb press
rhythm
13. The edges on flat irons that create smooth - straight styles on very curly hair are?
straight
wrapping
tips
texture of the hair
14. A bound collection of photos and documents that reflect skills and accomplishments should be contained in a(n)?
stainless steel or brass
facial bones
teasing
employment portfolio
15. Forcing hair between the thumb and the back of the comb to create tension is called?
ruffing
rhythm
straight
ribboning
16. The hair design where both sides of a hairstyle form a mirror image of each other is known as?
symmetrical balance
width
fine hair
skip waves
17. 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?
transitional lines
salary
wave
hard press
18. Along the front hairline to prevent splits or breaks in the finished style - the recommended base to use is?
125-degree angle
profile
triangular base
smooth press
19. During salon visits - to ensure that all key areas are observed - it is important to develop a?
business plan
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
checklist
smooth
20. Pin curls that produce even - smooth waves and uniform curls are?
open center curls
networking
targeting employers
employment portfolio
21. The process of reaching logical conclusions by employing logical reasoning is?
deductive reasoning
budget
boar and nylon
finger wave style
22. The type of line used to make a hairstyle appear longer and narrower is a(n)?
symmetrical balance
hard press
vertical line
work ethic
23. One of the best ways for a business owner to protect personal assets is?
indentation
target market
incorportating
people skills
24. In the finger wave procedure - pinching or pushing a ridge with your fingers creates?
over-direction of ridge
inside the roller
wrapping
budget
25. The average time an employer will spend scanning a résumé is?
balance
20 seconds
soft sell
triangular base
26. The technique of drying and styling damp hair in one operation is?
proportion
services the type of clients you wish to serve
appropriate for the position
blow-dry styling
27. To be successful in sales - you need ambition - determination - and a?
straight
boar and nylon
godd personality
people skills
28. Arc pin curls are also known as half-moon or?
job description
open center curls
c-shaped base curls
good visibility and accessibility
29. The outline of the face - head - and figure seen in a side view is the?
ribboning
profile
indentation
job description
30. Pressing combs with more space between the teeth produce a?
the best package of income and career development
coarse press
straight
base
31. When selecting an interview wardrobe - it is critical that the selection be?
light color
services the type of clients you wish to serve
texture of the hair
appropriate for the position
32. For a roller set where the least amount of volume is desired - rollers should be placed?
checklist
double-comb press
completely off the base
touch-up
33. Combing small sections of hair from the ends toward the scalp to form a cushion at the base is known as?
hard press
coarse press
teasing
capital for investment
34. Lighter highlights may be used at the temples to create the illusion of?
wave
width
silhouette
base
35. Curls formed in the same direction as the movements of the hands of a clock are known as?
receding hairline
clockwise curls
income
coarse press
36. The regular pulsation or recurrent pattern of movement in a design is the?
smooth press
silhouette
rhythm
full-stem curl
37. Establishing equal or appropriate proportions to create symmetry in a design is called?
transitional lines
people skills
balance
services the type of clients you wish to serve
38. The styling choice for a client with a round facial type would be a style that has?
triangular base
record system
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
two and a half turns
39. To remove the carbon buildup from the metal portion of a pressing comb - immerse the comb in a solution containing?
receding hairline
baking soda
good visibility and accessibility
completely off the base
40. An example of a style using curved - parallel lines that creates interest in the design is a?
coarse press
base
volume on top and closeness or no volume at sides
finger wave style
41. The wave pattern used to accentuate the face and narrow a round head shape should be?
checklist
smooth
proportion
deductive reasoning
42. Good business operation requires a simple and efficient?
light color
record system
diffuser
balance
43. Creating a personal plan to meet financial obligations can be achieved by creating a?
bold - dramatic accent
straight profile
wave patterns and hair texture
budget
44. A written plan that describes a business and foresees projections for the next 5 years is a?
business plan
volume around areas between the temples and jaw and adds width around ears
baking soda
the best package of income and career development
45. The most commonly shaped pin curl base is the?
touch-up
baking soda
light color
arc base
46. Grooming brushes that add polish and shine to the hair have a bristle mixture consisting of?
coarse press
transitional lines
proportion
boar and nylon
47. A styling technique used to keep curly hair smooth and straight while retaining shape is?
proportion
wrapping
over-direction of ridge
wave
48. The type of curl that is placed completely off base and allows for the greatest mobility is the?
teasing
full-stem curl
finger wave style
soft press
49. When securing a roller - one end of the clip should be under the roller and one end?
coarse press
symmetrical balance
professionalism
inside the roller
50. 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
services the type of clients you wish to serve
triangular base
indentation