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Ch. 01 History of Cosmetology
Ch. 01 History of Cosmetology
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1
Your license will unlock countless doors for employment. However, your career must be _____.
centered on social networking
focused primarily on hair cutting
driven by competition and ambition
fueled with personal dedication and passion
2
Cosmetology
is defined as the _____ of beautifying and improving the skin, nails, and hair.
aesthetics
art and science
technology
standards and codes
3
Which queen erected a personal cosmetics factory next to the Dead Sea?
Queen Nefertiti
Queen Elizabeth
Queen Victoria
Queen Cleopatra
4
Who were the biggest trendsetters in beauty applications in the early twentieth century?
Major business owners in the industry
Celebrities and society figures
Inventors of new skin and hair products
Motion picture producers
5
Archaeological studies reveal that haircutting & hairstyling were practiced as early as the __.
Victorian Age
Ice Age
Golden Age of Greece
Renaissance
6
In 1985, who changed the beauty industry by inventing the world’s first ammonia-free haircolor.
Farouk Shami
Lawrence Gelb
Trevor Sorbie
Noel DeCaprio
7
The first people to cultivate beauty w/ extravagant fashions & used cosmetics as a daily habit?
The Romans
The Egyptians
The Indians
The Celtic
8
Cold waving, or perms were developed in 1941. What is the modern term for this waving lotion?
Cold wave
Texture services
Croquignole
Alkaline perms
9
Polish immigrant that Americanized his name in 1908 & moved to L.A.where he made & sold makeup?
Max Factor
Charles Nessler
Avicenna
Charles Revson
10
During which austere & restrictive time in British history(1837–1901) did Queen Victoria reign?
Victorian Age
Middle Ages
Twentieth Century
Renaissance
11
A mineral, considered the source of mercury, was ground into powder & used to make vermilion?
Silver
Ruby
Iron
Cinnabar
12
Stylists may choose to specialize in a specific type of facility. Which is
least
appropriate?
Photo or film set
Massage clinic
Day spa
Full-service salon
13
Cosmetology
comes from the _____ word
kosmeticos
, meaning skilled in the use of cosmetics.
Greek
Russian
East Indian
Egyptian
14
Ancient people around the world used animal hide _____.
to tie hair back or for adornment
as head dresses to indicate social rank
as material for wigs
as colorants for hair and skin
15
The salon industry depends on its relationships with product distributors, referred to as ?
directors of styles
manufacturer educators
distributor sales consultants
directors of cosmetics
16
Who invented the first curling iron in 1872?
Max Factor
Charles Revson
Marcel Grateau
Charles Nessler
17
The period in history when Western civilization transitioned from medieval to modern history?
The Renaissance
The Victorian Age
The Middle Ages
The Industrial Age
18
Activity that provides knowledge and builds confidence, and promotes career advancement?
Career specialization
Social networking
Trade show attendance
Continuing education
19
In ancient Rome,women used haircolor to show their class in society. Poor women dyed their hair
Black
Brown
Blond
Red
20
Wrapping technique, introduced when women cut their hair into the short bob after World War I?
Croquignole
Curling iron
Permanent waving
Spiral wrapping
21
Who coined the name “day spa” in the late 1980s?
Noel DeCaprio
Trevor Sorbie
Lawrence Gelb
Farouk Shami
22
Substance was created by ancient Egyptians from mixture of ground galena, sulfur, & animal fat
Henna
Perfume
Lipstick
Kohl
23
What product was first marketed by Charles Revson in 1932, Jean Harlow & Gloria Swanson?
Styling gel
Nail polish
Cake makeup
Permanent wave
24
During the Renaissance, a brow-less forehead was thought to give a woman a look of greater____
height
wealth
intelligence
fertility
25
Why did women pinch 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
26
A group ushered in a new era of highlighting in the 1970's by introducing weaves using foil?
London hairdressers
French hairdressers
Los Angeles hairdressers
New York hairdressers
27
A New York chemist introduced the first permanent haircolor in 1932 & founded Clairol in 1935?
Lawrence Gelb
Trevor Sorbie
Noel DeCaprio
Charles Revson
28
The process of steam distillation was refined by Avicenna, a _____, around AD 1000.
Greek philosopher
French mathematician
Roman priest
Persian physician
29
Civilization is most known for using a variety of hairstyles as symbols of tribal traditions??
Egyptian
African
Roman
Chinese
30
Studying the history of cosmetology can _____.
Understanding that ancient & modern techniques are unrelated
help you predict or understand current trends
expedite your educational path to becoming a professional
narrow your chosen field of study to one or two options
31
A child who was a pioneer in the modern African American hair care & cosmetics industry.
Francois Marcel
Charles Nessler
Sarah Breedlove
Gloria Swanson
32
What year was the preheat-perm method introduced?
1931
1935
1938
1932
33
What were the royal colors of the Chou Dynasty (circa 1100 BC)?
Blue and gold
Black and gold
Red and gold
Gold and silver
34
Egyptians were the first civilization to infuse essential oils from ____ for use as perfumes
animal remains
rocks and minerals
clay and sand
leaves and blossoms