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Salon Professional

Subject : certifications
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Grooming brushes that add polish and shine to the hair have a bristle mixture consisting of?






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






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






4. Large - flat brushes with staggered pin patterns used for mid-to-longer hair length are?






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






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






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






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






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






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






11. A single line of color - or a series of repeated lines - creates a?






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






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






14. Combs that are used for thermal curling should be made of?






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






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






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






18. Someone who recognizes and resolves problems constructively is a (n)?






19. 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?






20. Comparing answers from salon interview questions will help you choose?






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






22. A styling technique used to keep curly hair smooth and straight while retaining shape is?






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. Lighter highlights may be used at the temples to create the illusion of?






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






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






32. The portfolio - like the résumé - should be prepared in a way that projects?






33. Two rows of ridge curls on the side of a head are called?






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






35. Curved lines that are used to blend and soften horizontal or vertical lines are?






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






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






38. The type of line used to make a hairstyle appear longer and narrower is a(n)?






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






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






41. Good business operation requires a simple and efficient?






42. The outline of the face - head - and figure seen in a side view is the?






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






44. Combing small sections of hair from the ends toward the scalp to form a cushion at the base is known as?






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






46. The two defining characteristics of hair type are?






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






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






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






50. The press performed when the hair becomes curly again due to perspiration or dampness is a?