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Nail tech Ch.1 History & Career Opportunities #milady #nailtech
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1
What did nail technicians use to reaffix detached nail tips during the 1960s?
invisible tape
epoxy
model airplane glue
a thin layer of clear wax
2
Who introduced the first mass-market nail lacquers in a variety of colors?
Estée Lauder
Charles Revson
Elizabeth Arden
Mary Kay
3
A nail technician in a traditional salon is least likely to:
work under the supervision of a doctor.
provide manicures.
perform nail-strengthening treatments.
provide pedicures.
4
What nail shape came into vogue in the 1970s?
pointed
square
jagged
round
5
What terms are used to encompass a range of beauty specialties, including hairstyling, nail technology, and esthetics?
cosmetology
nail technology
beautology
dermatology
6
Modern manicuring implements incorporate new ergonomic designs and ____________.
less expensive materials
enhanced workmanship
implified workmanship
completely disposable characteristics
7
In what year was Graf’s Hyglo Nail Polish Paste a popular nail product?
1891
1917
1941
1957
8
In the late 1950s, _____ were very popular.
semi-full-coverage red nails
semi-full-coverage, frosted pastel nails
full-coverage, frosted pastel nails
full-coverage red nails
9
Professional nail grooming today is no longer considered a luxury and:
simplified
minimal product choices
is in great demand
is quite costly
10
Which of these people would have been allowed to wear gold nails during the Chou Dynasty in ancient China?
a merchant
a royal advisor
a princess
a farmer
11
In the twenty-first century, the beauty industry has seen:
a critical shortage of nail technicians.
All of these answers are correct.
a severe cutback in the types of nail products on the market.
nail grooming considered a luxury service.
12
During which decade was the day spa business born?
the 1980s
the 1960s
the 1970s
the 1990s
13
The invention of ______ in the early twentieth century precipitated an abrupt shift in American attitudes toward beauty.
aerosol cans
motion pictures
the automobile
nail lacquers
14
Plautus wrote that a woman without paint is like what?
Food without salt
Dancing without music
Land without water
Sailing without wind
15
Highly colored preparations for the lips, cheeks, eyes, and nails were discouraged during the:
Roman Empire
Golden Age of Greece
Middle Ages
Renaissance
16
Which of the following were commonly used to protect nail tips in the 1960s?
linen nail wraps
fiberglass nail wraps
silk nail wraps
Juliette nail wraps
17
Poor women in the Roman Empire colored their hair:
any color they wanted.
black
red.
blond.
18
Which of the following was a new trend in the 1980s?
nail wraps
nail art
red nail lacquer
day spas
19
Which of the following did Greek women apply to their faces in white powder form?
mercury
cinnabar
kohl
lead
20
When was the Victorian Age?
during the Renaissance
between the Greek and Roman empires
immediately following the Middle Ages
in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries
21
When was tube mascara first introduced?
the 1930s
the 1940s
the 1960s
the 1950s
22
By 1925, spending on cosmetic advertising in magazines hit:
$250,000,000.
$250,000.
$25,000,000.
$25,000.
23
What was considered the ultimate luxury in nail and hand care in the 1950s?
hot paraffin wax treatments
hot oil manicures
petroleum jelly wraps
Fiberglass wraps
24
The ancient Greeks were known for:
their disdain of elaborate hairstyling.
building elaborate baths.
using chalk and white lead for powder.
building large pyramids.
25
How did early movie stars Jean Harlow and Gloria Swanson glamorize the new nail lacquer trend?
They wore different polish colors on each finger and each toe.
They wore different polish colors on their fingers and toes.
They wore matching polish colors on their fingers and toes.
They wore different polish colors on each finger.
26
What did nail technicians use during the 1960s to add nail length?
human nail clippings
animal nail clippings
All of these answers are correct.
molded plastic nail clippings
27
Ancient Egyptians used _____ to create makeup for their eyes, lips, and skin.
All of these answers are correct.
insects
berries
minerals
28
Who were the first people to use cosmetics as part of their religious ceremonies?
the Greeks
the Egyptians
the Chinese
the Romans
29
Which of the following were common ingredients in Victorian-era beauty packs?
honey and oatmeal
dirt and bone meal
talcum powder and water
wood shavings and petroleum jelly
30
As early as _______ B.C., Egyptians used minerals, insects, and berries to create makeup for their eyes, lips, and skin.
3400
3500
3000
3200
31
In which of the following would a nail technician work directly under the supervision of a physician?
All of these answers are correct.
day spa
standard nail salon
foot spa
32
When did the use of spray guns become common for the application of monomer liquid nail colors?
1980s
1970s
2004
1990s
33
Modern nail polish formulations have evolved to embody chip-resistance and ____________.
fade-resistant characteristics
toxic ingredients
flexibility
short duration shine
34
Juliette or _____ wraps became popular in the 1960s.
plastic
silk
fiberglass
paper
35
The invention of ___ led to a change in the standards of feminine beauty in the United States in the early 20th century.
radio
electric lights
airplanes
motion pictures
36
Which of the following materials was used to make nail cleaners during the Renaissance?
wood
stone
bone
cloth
37
How did ancient Roman military commanders use cosmetics before important battles?
They stained their soldiers’ hands different colors to indicate rank.
They stained their soldiers’ faces and hands in the royal colors.
They stained their own faces and hands in the royal colors.
They stained their own nails and lips in matching colors.
38
Who invented the French manicure?
Charles Revson
Jeff Pink
Estée Lauder
Mary Kay
39
The first polymer powder nail services were offered by nail technicians in the:
1970s
1950s
1960s
1990s
40
The period between 1837 and 1901 was known as the:
Age of Exploration.
Victorian Age.
Elizabethan Age.
Age of Enlightenment.
41
In the 1980s, nail art featuring _____ became popular.
All of these answers are correct.
decals
metallic strips
jewels
42
What contribution did Flowery Manicure Products make to the beauty industry in 1910?
the first modern emery board
the first long-lasting hair dye
the first long-lasting lipstick
the first non-cracking, non-caking makeup
43
The ancient Greeks made lavish use of perfumes and cosmetics in religious rites, in grooming, and
for medicinal purposes.
meal preparations.
home maintenance.
educational development.
44
Which of these is NOT an improvement made in recent years by manufacturers of beauty products?
longer-lasting color
incorporation of safer ingredients
increased chip-resistance
incorporation of less-ergonomic designs
45
Around 50 B.C., ______ had a personal cosmetics factory erected next to the Dead Sea.
Queen Cleopatra
Queen Isabella
Queen Victoria
Queen Nefertiti
46
What was the name of the first ridge filler on the market?
Ridgefiller
Silky Nails
Ridge-B-Gone
Smooth Nails
47
Queen Nefertiti did which of the following?
All of these answers are correct.
used a henna paste to stain her nails
used essential oils to create signature scents
wore lavish makeup designs
48
What inspired Charles Revson to introduce the first line of mass-market nail lacquers?
automobile paint
a dream
a box of colorful hard candies
the artwork of Vincent Van Gogh
49
What did women apply to their lips in the 1940s to make them appear more shiny?
petroleum jelly
peanut oil
water
a thin layer of candle wax
50
During the Renaissance, _______ wore elaborate clothing.
only royals
women
both men and women
men
51
What did women do to add color to their lips during the late 1800s?
They rubbed henna into their lips.
They bit their lips.
They applied lipstick.
They smeared insect blood on their lips.
52
Which of the following beauty aids did Greek women use around their eyes?
ground cinnabar
white lead powder
Kohl
petroleum jelly