HAIRDRESSING PRE -TEST

If You Believe in Yourself, Anything is Possible”

Date: __________
Name:________________________________________________________Section:________Score:_______
Direction: READ the questions CAREFULLY. ENCIRCLE the CORRECT answer.

1. What are the four personal sanitation issues that C. The color or his/her eyes
makeup artist must remember?  D. None of the above
A. Hair out of the face, no colored nail polish, no 11. Understanding which colors complement each other
perfume, and fresh breath. on the color wheel will help you do what?
B. Hair out of the face, no long nails, no gum or mints, A. Match the lipstick to her dress
and always wear gloves. B. Choose the rest of the makeup (lipstick, eye
C. No perfume, no false eyelashes, cleaned and polished shadow..)
makeup case, and must wear gloves. C. Choose a primary color
 D. none of the above  D. None of the above
2. When sanitizing your tools all palettes and palette 12. What is the first thing you should do on a gig?
knives must sanitized with A. Match the best foundation color
A. Soap and water B. Ask your client what look she/he wants
B. Palette cleanser C. Ask them a list of questions including if they have
C. 99% alcohol allergies
D. water  D. All of the above
3. When using a product for an application you should 13. What are the three main types of bases?
A. Always work from the original container A. Cream, solid, liquid
B. Never work from the original container B. Cream, solid, dual finish
 C. use unclean container C. Cream, liquid, dual finish
D. none of the above  D. None of the above
4. Cleaning agents should always be 14. What is dual finish?
A. Downsized A. A combination of powder and cream
B. Labeled B. A combination of cream and liquid
C. Kept at home C. A mousse
D. not clean D. liner
5. When buying essential makeup for your kit which 15. To get a sheerer look you can?
product is NOT necessary? A. Break down your product with water
A. Shimmer powder or cream B. Break down your product with moisturizer
B. A concealer palette C. Break down your product with oil
C. Anti-wrinkle skin cream  D. Break away
D. Non-shimmer chap stick 16. Cream is usually used for maximum coverage for
6. Under what conditions should oil based makeup be areas like…
used instead of water based makeup? A. Film and weddings
A. If someone has extremely dry skin B. Runways and fashion shoots
B. When apply makeup for someone appearing on TV or C. Film, TV and photography
Film D. Computer
C. In humid climates 17. Where is the best place to base match?
D. All of the above A. The forehead
7. Which of the following are complimentary colors? B. The cheeks
A. Yellow and Blue C. The neck
B. Orange and Purple D. The chin
C. Red and Green 18. When choosing a concealer which one of these is
D. None of the above NOT correct?
8. What are the primary colors? A. Yellow camouflages violet
A. Purple, Blue and Yellow B. Green camouflages red
B. Green, Red and Blue C. Orange camouflages blue
C. Blue, Yellow and Red D. Blue camouflages yellow
 D. None of the above  19. If you are trying to cover up a pimple you should
9. What happens when two complimentary colors are choose
mixed together? A. A concealer with green in it
A. They produce black B. A separate darker base for that area
B. They produce a grey or brown C. A liquid concealer
C. They produce white D. eye liner
 D. None of the above 20. What does “setting your work” mean?
A. Taking a break
10.  When base matching it is important to pay attention B. Using a camera to take a picture for your portfolio
to what? C. Using powder to keep the base and concealer in place
A. The underlying color of the skin D. Break aways
B. The makeup that he/she already has on
21. What are some of the best brushes for shading and C. The natural eyeliner
highlighting? D. A and C
A. Blush brush and small fan brush 31. When applying Asian eyeliner you should locate the
B. Crease brush and large fan brush fold on your client’s eyelid
C. Angle blush brush and concealer brush A. With the eye open
D. Angle blush brush and large fan brush B. With the eye closed
22. When shadowing which parts of the face should you C. eyes wet
shade?  D. eyes red
A. The chin, cheek bones, ears and jaw line 32. Asian eyeliner should
B. The hairline, jaw line, nose and cheek bones A. Be a thin line at the base of the lash line
C. The hairline, jaw line, under the chin and cheekbones B. Cover the lid from the lash line to eye brow
 D. light make up C. Cover the eye lid only and never reach near the brow
23. When highlighting it is important not to forget the T-  D. none of the above
zone. What is the T-zone? 33. For a heavy Asian fold
A. Forehead, nose and chin A. The line visible when the eye is open will be thinner
B. Eyebrows, nose, and neck B. The covered area will be higher and heavier
C. Forehead to chin and ear to ear C. not full
D. chin  D. eyes open
24. What is the most important thing when shaping 34. What are the two ways to curl eyelashes?
eyebrows? A. An eyelash curler, a spoon
A. Plucking B. An eyelash curler, a knife
B. Cutting long hairs C. An eyelash curler, mascara
C. Symmetry D. none of the above 
 D. None of the above 35. False eyelashes are normally applied
25. You should always A. Before eye shadow and eyeliner
A. Trust your own judgment and tweeze regardless of B. After eye shadow and eyeliner
what your client thinks 36. Some times it is necessary to use liner to cover the
B. Make sure to ask your client if he/she is ok with shine from dried lash glue
tweezing A. True
C. ask B. False
d. never try  C. maybe
26. How many components are there to getting the D. none of the above
classic eyebrow? 37. If you decide to use a disposable wand to apply
A. Five mascara
B. Seven A. You must only pump into your tube once
C. Ten B. You can pump it into your tube as much as necessary
D. Eight C. You should never use a disposable wand
27. Using a grid what is the first step to getting the D. none of the above
classic eyebrow?  
A. Measure the space between the upper and lower lash 38. What brush can you use to apply your mascara?
line and create the brow line based on this measurement A. Angle eyeliner brush
B. Draw a line upward that extends from the tear duct to B. Crease brush
create the inner brow line C. Small fan brush
C. Draw a line across upper and lower lash lines D. none of the above
 D. never try  
28. When applying eye shadow you should usually move 39. What is the correct way to apply blush?
the brush A. Bring the brush from the nose to the ear lobe in
A. Downward to bring attention to the lashes sweeping lines
B. To the center for a main focal point B. Bring the blush low below the nostrils and outward
C. Upward to give an uplifting and youthful look C. Start at the back of the cheekbone, right at the
D. none of the above  hairline, and pull forward using circular motions
29. What is it called when you apply eye shadow from D. none of the above
the lash line to the outer center of the lid and then back  
across the lid to the inner corner? 40. What color blushes go with darker skin tones?
A. A “W” A.Light peaches and pinks
B. An upside down “U B. Deep reds
C. An inverted “V” C. Beiges and plums
30. What is the basic eyeliner shapes that other looks D. none of the above
build off of?  
A. The straight eyeliner
B. The cat-eyes
 “There is no failure except in no longer trying” ―Elbert Hubbard

1. Plan with the Client for the Makeup Consultation

Of course, you’ll choose a time and place for the consultation that works well for your client. Will you travel to
her, or do you have a home office or makeup studio that she can visit? Can your schedule be flexible to work
around her busy work week? You should also ask simple questions about what she likes and dislikes in order
to plan looks for the consultation. What is her favorite color? Does she know whether she’d prefer a natural or
a glamorous look? What are the theme and color scheme of the event? Don’t bombard her with questions, but
get the information you need to prepare.
2. Set a Rate for Your Makeup Services
You should be paid for your time during client consultations. Once you’ve built a regular client base, you might
have repeat clients who are prepared to pay a fee for the entire contract, including the consultation, because
they’ve worked with you before and would like to again. For your first client, however, you might speak with
them about a fee specifically for the consultation and then discuss payment for the rest of the contract based
on the success of that meeting. You’ll both want to get a sense for whether working together feels like a good
fit. Either way, be up front about the fact that the makeup consultation is a paid service and set a fair rate that
doesn’t undervalue your skills.
3. Research the Latest Makeup Trends
Before the consultation, make sure to read up on the latest products and trends. Is your prom client young
and edgy? Research high fashion and avant garde styles that might inspire a look she’ll really like. Is your
bride very traditional? Make sure your knowledge of the latest bridal makeup trends is up to par so you can
help her choose which subtle changes to the ‘blushing bride’ look will make her feel her best. If there’s a
specific color, look, or style that you’d like to show the client, save or print the picture so you can bring it for
reference.
4. Prepare Face Charts
Planning your looks on a face chart gives you a great visual aid during the consultation. Your client can
actually see her options rather than trying to make decisions based on descriptions. Perhaps the choice will be
easier if she eliminates an option or two right away by looking at face charts. These also give you the
opportunity to practice techniques and blending certain colors before you apply anything to your client’s face.
Plan a few looks in various colors, styles, and levels of glamour.
5. Prepare Your Professional Makeup Artist Kit

Once you’ve planned looks and created face charts, organize your makeup kit. Don’t pack so little that you
limit your options and can’t adapt during the consultation. You should, however, avoid bringing things you
know you won’t need. You will look very professional if your kit is organized with exactly what you need, plus
some alternative product and color options.
6. Practice Your Makeup Skills
Face charts are a chance to practice specific looks before your consultation. Make sure, however, that you’ve
practiced each technique you plan to show as well. Doing a smoky eye is much different on a person’s face
than it is on your own face or a piece of paper. Stick to techniques you know you can do well, or practice new
ones before you present them as options in the consultation.
7. Dress for Success
As a makeup artist, you can actually advertise your skills on yourself. You should attend your consultation
clean, well dressed, and made up appropriately for that job. If your client is a traditional bride hoping for a
natural look, avoid making yourself look too edgy or high fashion. If your client is a model at an alternative
photo shoot, get a little more creative with your look. Your own face is an opportunity to display your skills
and make a great first impression on your new client.
8. Be Approachable
Be friendly when you interact with clients, but remember that people also like their space. You should aim to
be approachable without being overwhelming. You want your client to feel comfortable enough to tell you
what they like and dislike during your consultation. If you seem distant or cold, your client might be too
nervous to speak up if she doesn’t like the look. Alternatively, your client might be discouraged from working
with you if she feels you were too nosy or loud. Stay friendly and calm, and make good communication and
client comfort your top priorities.

9. Adapt and Adjust Your Ideas During the Consultation

Pre-planning some looks doesn’t mean your client has to choose between those alone. She might have
suggestions or ideas and you should be willing to work with them. You are the professional, so you should
make recommendations based on your knowledge of what is best, but you should still be willing to adapt
according to your client’s needs. Be prepared to make adjustments as you move through the consultation
meeting.
10. Work Your Magic
Finally, show your client what you’re capable of! Most of your consultation time will be spent actually applying
the makeup she chooses. Be prepared to do additional applications or make adjustments if she decides that
the style looked better on the face chart than it does on her. The consultation is your chance to really ‘wow’
your client and show her how amazing you can help her look for the real event.
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