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1
Product first marketed by Charles Revson in 1932, glamorized by Jean Harlow.
Styling gel
Cake makeup
Permanent wave
Nail polish
2
In 1985 _______ invented the world's first ammonia-free haircolor.
Farouk Shami
Trevor Sorbie
Lawrence Gelb
Noel DeCaprio
3
What were the royal colors of the Chou Dynasty (circa 1100 BC)?
Red and gold
Gold and silver
Blue and gold
Black and gold
4
Archaeological studies reveal that hairstyling was practiced in some form as early as the _____
Renaissance
Golden Age of Greece
Victorian Age
Ice Age
5
Cosmetology is defined as the __________ of beautifying and improving the skin, nails and hair.
art and science
technology
aesthetics
standards and codes
6
Why did women pinch their cheeks and bite their lips during the Victorian Age?
To punish themselves
As a nighttime ritual
To induce natural color
As a social custom
7
New York chemist introduced the first permanent haircolor in 1932, and founded Clairol in 1935.
Charles Revson
Lawrence Gelb
Trevor Sorbie
Noel DeCaprio
8
1941 cold waving was developed by scientists. What is the modern day term for this wave lotion
Texture services
Cold wave
Croquignole
Alkaline perms
9
What year was the preheat-perm method introduced?
1932
1931
1938
1935
10
_______, a pioneer in the modern African American hair care and cosmetics industry.
Francois Marcel
Gloria Swanson
Sarah Breedlove
Charles Nessler
11
Who were the first to cultivate beauty with extravagant fashions?
The Celtic
The Indians
The Romans
The Egyptians
12
The process of steam distillation was refined by Avicenna, a _____, around AD 1000.
Roman priest
Greek philosopher
French mathematician
Persian physician
13
Which activity is most important to a successful career?
Continuing education
Social networking
Trade show attendance
Career specilization
14
Which austere and restrictive period in British history (1837-1901) did Queen Victoria reign?
Renaissance
Victorian Age
Twentieth Century
Middle Ages
15
Ancient people around the world used animal hide __________.
to tie hair back or for adornment
as colorants for hair and skin
as head dresses to indicate social rank
as material for wigs
16
Most known for using a variety of hairstyles as symbols of tribal traditions to convey messages
African civilizations
Egyptian civilizations
Roman civilizations
Chinese civilization
17
Wrapping technique introduced when women cut their hair into short-bobbed styles after WW1
Croquignole
Curling iron
Spiral wrapping
Permanent waving
18
Substance created by ancient Egyptians from a mixture of ground galena, sulfur and animal fat.
Kohl
Henna
Lipstick
Perfume
19
Which group ushered in a new era of highlighting in the 1970s by introducting weaving with foil
New York hairdressers
French hairdressers
London hairdressers
Los Angeles hairdressers
20
The term cosmetology comes from the _____ word kosmetikos.
East Indian
Russian
Egyptian
Greek
21
Who invented the first curling iron in 1872?
Max Factor
Marcel Grateau
Charles Nessler
Charles Revson
22
Polish immigrant Americanized his name in 1908, moved to LA and began making and selling makeup
Avicenna
Charles Revson
Charles Nessler
Max Factor
23
Your license will unlock countless doors for employment. However, your career must be
centered on social networking
fueled with personal dedication and passion
focused primarily on haircutting
driven by competition and ambition
24
During the Renaissance, a brow-less forehead was thought to give a woman a look of greater ____
wealth
height
intelligence
fertility
25
Ancient Egyptians were the first civilization to infuse essential oils from _________.
clay and sand
animal remains
rocks and minerals
leaves and blossoms
26
Who coined the name "day spa in the late 1980s?
Noel DeCaprio
Farouk Shami
Trevor Sorbie
Lawrence Gelb
27
Who were the biggest trendsetters in beauty applications in the early 20th century?
Motion picture producers
Celebrities and society figures
Major business owners in the industry
Inventors of new skin and hair products
28
In ancient Rome, what color did poor women use to their hair?
Black
Blond
Brown
Red
29
Which facility would be least appropriate for a specialist?
Photo or film set
Day spa
Full-service salon
Massage clinic
30
The salon industry depends heavily on relationships. Product distributors are referred to as
manufactureer educators
directors of styles
directors of cosmetics
distributor sales consultants