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