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