Communication Skills
Conducting the client consultation
Communication barriers
Guidelines for in-salon communication
Glossary
100

Effective human relations and _____ skills build lasting clients relationships, accelerate professional growth, and promote a positive work environment.

communication

100

What verbal communication with a client assists in determining the clients needs and how to achieve the desired results?

Client consultation

100

What is one of the first steps you should take when a client is dissatisfied with a service?

Ask for specifics

100

A ____ is the person who is responsible for hiring and training staff, and will also help you achieve your professional goals.

Salon manager

100

Communication with a client that determines what the client's needs are and how to achieve the desired results.

Client Consultation

200

Every new client should complete a client _____, also called a client questionnaire, consultation card, or health history form.

intake form

200

When should a client consultation be performed?

During each salon visit and service

200

When handling a scheduling mix-up with a client, it is recommended that you ____.

Never argue and always be polite

200

Which relationship has a vested interest in the success of the stylist

Salon manager

200

The act of sharing information between two people (or groups of people) so that the information is successfully understood.

Effective Communication

300

The _____ is the client's permanent progress record of services received and contains the results, formulations, products used during services, as well as any sensitivities or allergies.

service record card

300

What is the first step in the 10-step consultation method?

Review the intake form

300

Maintaining an appropriate client relationship means that you do not attempt to fulfill the role of ____ with any client.

Counselor

300

Honesty is always the best policy, but practicing ____ will ensure that  you think before you speak.

Sensitivity

300

Also known as a client questionnaire, consultation card, or health history form.

Client Intake Form

400

A client who prefers simple and sophisticated clothing, monochromatic colors, and no bright patterns may best be described as having a(n) ____ style.

Classic

400

Listening to the client and then repeating, in your own words, what you think the client is telling you is known as ____.

Reflective listening

400

What should you have on hand during the client consultation?

-A variety of styling books

-A variety of style options

-A portfolio of your work

-A swatch book/swatch ring

400

When communicating with your salon manager, you should be open, honest, have correct information and never ____.

Complain about collegues
400

The client's permanent progress record of services received, results, formulations, and products purchased or used.

Service Record Card

500

What should you do to earn a clients trust and loyalty

Be consistent, always have a positive attitude.

Introduce them to people they may have interactions with.

500

When making recommendations to a client regarding hair style or color, which criteria should be used?

Lifestyle, face shape, hair type

500

Your older clients may not like gum chewing, slang, or the use of yeah instead of yes. Awareness of these ____ will help you remain professional with all clientele.

Generational differences

500

The most opportune time to discuss increasing your client bookings, raising your pay scale, or the possibility of future advancement with your manager is ____.

During your evaluation meeting

500

Listening to the client and then repeating, in your own words, what you think the client is telling you.

Reflective Listening