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Salon Professional

Subject : certifications
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The type of curl that is placed completely off base and allows for the greatest mobility is the?






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






3. The regular pulsation or recurrent pattern of movement in a design is the?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






11. In the finger wave procedure - pinching or pushing a ridge with your fingers creates?






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






13. One of the most important steps in the process of job hunting is to narrow the search by?






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






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






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






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






18. The edges on flat irons that create smooth - straight styles on very curly hair are?






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






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






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






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






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






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






25. A hard press is also known as a?






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






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






28. The technique of establishing contacts that may eventually lead to employment opportunities is?






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






30. Skills mastered at other jobs that can be put to use in a new position are called?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






39. 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?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






50. The press that removes 60 to 75 percent of the curl is?