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Milady History and Career Opportunities 14th Edition
Milady History and Career Opportunities 14th Edition
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The responsibilities of a salon manager can vary, but usually they are responsible for all of the following EXCEPT:
Reading financial documents such as profit-and-loss statements
Tracking inventory
Marketing activities such as advertising, promos, and events
Training stylists to use a company’s chemical-service products
2
Becoming a specialist in a service type covered by a cosmetology license requires _________
An aptitude for math and accounting
Volunteering to assist on photo shoots or movie and TV sets
Additional training and expertise
Good public speaking skills to appear on stage
3
In the early twentieth century Garrett Augustus Morgan created a chemical solution that made wool straighter, inventing;
Greasepaint makeup that would not cake under hot movie studio lights
Lotion for permanent waving hair
Commercial haircolor
Chemical hair relaxer
4
In the Zhou dynasty of ancient China, commoners could be punished with death if caught using what technique?
Lightening their hair with a honey and alum mixture to get flaxen hair
Tinting their hair red, the color of the noble class
Tinting their nails gold or silver, which were royal colors
Staining their hair with henna, which is for religious ceremonies
5
Which career opportunity would be a good fit for an experienced, outgoing, cosmetologist who enjoys sharing knowledge?
Artistic director
Manufacturer educator
Salon manager
Editorial stylist
6
What innovation in beauty did the Persian alchemist Avicenna introduce around 1000 CE?
The process of making kohl makeup with galena, sulfur, and animal fat
The first curling iron with tongs heated by fire
The process for using gum arabic, gelatin, beeswax, and eggs to tint nails
The steam distillation process for refining essential oils
7
In 1985, a hairdresser, ______, led by his passion for his craft, invented the first ammonia-free haircolor.
Lawrence Gelb
Trevor Sorbie
Farouk Shari
Noel DeCaprio
8
Which innovation in beauty technology originated in the Victorian era?
Scented oils to make facial hair look glossy
The curved tooth pressing comb
The curling iron
A permanent wave machine that used electric current
9
In the twentieth century, which beauty trend did celebrity Farah Fawcett inspire?
Long, layered hairstyles
Platinum blonde haircolor
Coloring women’s hair red
The bob haircut
10
______, the child of former slaves, was a pioneer in the modern African American hair care and cosmetics industry.
Sarah Breedlove
Francois Marcel
Gloria Swanson
Charles Nestor
11
Why is it valuable for cosmetologists to understand the history of cosmetology?
Procedures and products used in beauty largely are unchanged
Knowing past laws and regulations helps to safely serve clients today
Knowledge of history provides understanding of beauty trends/their origins
Historical career options provide insight into future career options
12
The term cosmetology comes from the _______ word kosmetikos, meaning skilled in the use of cosmetics.
East Indian
Greek
Russian
Egyptian
13
Who was an early example of an entrepreneurial female beautician?
Charles Dana Gibson
Queen Marie Antoinette
Marcel Grateau
Martha Matilda Harper
14
During the reign of Queen Marie Antoinette of France, in the Age of Extravagance, what beauty fashion was popular?
Giant pompadour wigs and scented face powders
Essential oils made from rare plant leaves, bark, and blossoms
Nails colored silver and gold
Using the newly invented metal hot comb to temporarily straighten hair
15
In 1906, Charles Nessler invented the first perm process that curled hair by ________.
Wrapping the hair around metal rods heated by electric current
Applying a cold alkaline lotion to the hair
Treating the hair with para-phenylsnediamine (PPD)
Winding flexible pads treated with a chemical mixture around the hair
16
Why did women in ancient Rome color their hair?
To prepare for burial
To protect their hair from the sun
To socialize and bond with elders
To indicate social class
17
During which austere and restrictive period in British history did Queen Victoria reign?
Victorian age
Twentieth century
Middle ages
Renaissance
18
Cosmetology is defined as:
The art & science of researching past civilizations and their cosmetics
The study of advertising, promotions, tracking inventory in salons
The art & science of beautifying the hair/skin/nails
The manufacture of devices and appliances to clean the hair/skin/nails
19
Which of the following is an example of using knowledge about cosmetology’s history to understand a beauty trend?
Using social media to post a question to a more experienced stylist
Using a profit-and-loss statement to determine how much haircolor to buy
Reinventing a classic style with a modern look, such as brighter haircolor
Volunteering on a magazine photo shoot to gain experience
20
After it was organized in the 1920’s, the Associated Master Barbers and Beauticians of America __________.
Established the National Education Council and the Barber Code of Ethics
Held one of the first national conventions attended by businesswomen
Introduced the modern practice of franchising salons
Held the first International Beauty Show (IBS)
21
What social role did braid patterns & hairstyles play in many ancient African tribes?
They were used to indicate trade/profession
They were used to indicate tribe/marital status/religiob
They were used to prepare for battle
They were used in religious ceremonies and burial preparation
22
Which Polish immigrant Americanized his name in 1908 and moved to LA, where he made and sold makeup?
Avicenna
Charles Nestor
Charles Revson
Max Factor
23
All of the following are examples of how the Internet started to be used in cosmetology in the early 21st century EXCEPT
Accessing technical education and color formulas online
Allowing clients to bring homemade color formulas made from online videos
Using social media to attract new clients
Booking appointments from any location using multiple online devices
24
In the mid- to late twentieth century, all of the following advances in cosmetology technology were introduced EXCEPT:
The process for making steam-distilled essential oils
The flat iron used to create straighter hairstyles
The first permanent haircolor product that penetrated the hair shaft
The aerosol can that was used to create hair spray
25
What was David Beckham’s impact on cosmetology trends in the early twenty-first century?
He created the hairstyle worn by Jennifer Aniston’s character in Friends
He created the first successful video tutorials on social media
He inspired men to embrace a more body-conscious style
He created the new beauty category of treatment oils
26
Ancient Egyptians were the first civilization to infuse essential oils from ______ for use as perfumes.
Rocks and minerals
Clay and sand
Animal remains
Leaves and blossoms
27
Your license will unlock countless doors for employment. However, your career must be _______.
Fueled with personal dedication and passion
Centered on social media networking
Focused primarily on hair cutting
Driven by competition and ambition
28
Why did women punch their cheeks and bite their lips during the Victorian Age?
To punish themselves
To induce natural color
As a social custom
As a nighttime ritual
29
In the twentieth century, the new motion picture industry inspired all of the following beauty advances EXCEPT:
The fade hairstyle with pencil moustaces
Women dyeing their hair platinum blonde
The Gibson Girl’s tiny waists and bouffant hairstyles
Women wearing matching nail polish on their fingers and toes
30
Cosmetologists may choose to specialize and work in specific facilities. Which would be the worst for a specialist?
Full-service salon
Massage clinic
Photo or film set
Day spa
