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Cosmetology Ch 1 History and Career Oppertunities
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1
The ancient ___ were the first to cultivate beauty in an extravagant fashion.
Greeks
Egyptians
Chinese
Romans
2
In the salon industry a DSC is known as a___.
Distributor service consultant
Distributor sales consultants
Director of service in cosmetics
District service consultant
3
The onset of ____ led to a new prosperity in the US where all forms of beauty began to follow the trends set by celebs.
WW I
Industrialization
The Great Depression
Assembly lines
4
What were the royal colors of the Chou Dynasty (circa 1100 BCE)?
Red and gold
Black and gold
Blue and gold
Gold and silver
5
___, the child of former slaves, was a pioneer in the modern African American hair care and cosmetics industry.
Charles Nessler
Sarah Breedlove
Francois marcel
Gloria swanson
6
What product was 1st marketed by Charles Revson in 1932,& glamorized by early screen sirens in their motion pictures?
Nail polish
Permanent wave
Styling gel
Cake makeup
7
All of the following are examples of how the Internet started to be used in cosmetology in the early 21st century EXCEPT
accessing technical education and color formulas online
allowing clients to bring homemade color from online videos to the salon
using social media to attract new clients
booking appointments from any location using multiple online devices
8
In which period did women wear make up on their cheeks and lips but not their eyes?
The Victorian age
The middle ages
The golden age of Greece
The Ice Age
9
Cosmetic implements used during the ___ were shaped from sharpened flints, oyster shells, or bone.
Roman empire
Golden age of Greece
Shang dynasty
Ice age
10
Gloria Swanson and ___ helped glamorize the hip new nail lacquer trend in the 1930s.
Jean Harlow
Elizabeth Taylor
Marilyn Monroe
Lilian Gish
11
The ancient Greeks made lavish use of perfumes and cosmetics for grooming, medicinal purposes, and ____.
Social rites
Religious rites
Family events
Burial rites
12
In Ancient Rome women used hair color to indicate their class. What color did poor women use to dye their hair?
Black
Red
Brown
Blonde
13
In the early 20th century the invention of___coincided with an abrupt shift in American attitudes.
Telephone
Motion picture
Lightbulb
Automobile
14
In ancient Rome noblewomen tinted their hair___.
Blonde
Red
Black
Brown
15
The makeup developed by _ was popular with movie stars because it would not cake or crack even under hot studio lights.
Charles Revson
Mary Kay
Max Factor
Charles Nessler
16
In 1906, Charles Nessler invented the first perm process that curled hair by _____.
treating the hair with para-phenylenediamine (PPD)
applying a cold alkaline lotion to the hair
wrapping the hair around metal rods heated by electric current
winding flexible pads treated with a chemical mixture around the hair
17
During the Middle Ages, women wore colored makeup on their ____.
Lips
Ears
Eyes
Hands
18
Which Polish immigrant Americanized his name in 1908 and moved to LA where he began making and selling makeup?
Charles revson
Max factor
Avicenna
Charles Nessler
19
In the mid- to late twentieth century, all of the following advances in cosmetology technology were introduced EXCEPT _.
the first permanent haircolor product that penetrated the hair shaft
the process for making steam-distilled essential oils
the aerosol can that was used to create hair spray
the flat iron used to create straighter hairstyles
20
You may choose to specialize & work in a specific type of salon Which salon would be least appropriate for a specialist?
Massage clinic
Full service salon
Day spa
Photo or a film set
21
Which queen erected a personal cosmetics factory next to the Dead Sea?
Nefertiti
Cleopatra
Elizabeth
Victoria
22
Who was an early example of an entrepreneurial female beautician?
Charles Dana Gibson
Martha Matilda Harper
Marcel Grateau
Queen Marie Antoinette
23
Ancient people around the world used animal hide ____.
As colorants for hair and skin
To tie hair back for adornment
As head dressed to indicate social rank
As material for wigs
24
After it was organized in the 1920s, the Associated Master Barbers and Beauticians of America (AMBBA) ___.
held one of the first national conventions attended by businesswomen
introduced the modern practice of franchising salons
held the first International Beauty Show (IBS)
established the National Education Council and the Barber Code of Ethics
25
During the ____, women commonly used henna to stain their hair and nails in a rich, warm red.
Victorian age
Middle Ages
Renaissance
Egyptian era
26
Which of the following civilizations was the first to infuse essential oils from leaves, bark, & blossoms for perfume?
Greeks
Egyptians
Chinese
Romans
27
An alternative to the machine perm was introduced in 1932 using a method that generated heat by___.
Steam distillation
Electrical current
Chemical reaction
Spiral wrapping
28
Who were the biggest trend setters in beauty applications in the early 20th century?
Motion picture producers
Major business owners
Inventors of new skin and hair products
Celebs and society figures
29
To achieve a look of greater intelligence during the Renaissance, woman ____.
Shaved their eyebrows and hairline
Wore plain, simple clothing
Wore highly colored lip preparations
Dyed their hair black or dark brown
30
Who coined the term “day spa” in the late 1980s?
Noel deCaprio
Trevor Sorbie
Farouk shami
Lawrence gelb
31
Ancient records show that matter made from berries, tree bark, minerals, insects, nuts, herbs, and leaves were used for_
Styling
Pigments
Conditioners
Waving
32
In the Zhou dynasty of China, commoners could be punished with death if caught using what cosmetic coloring technique?
tinting their hair red, which was the color of the noble class
tinting their nails gold or silver, which were the royal colors
staining their hair red with henna, reserved for religious ceremonies
lightening their hair with a honey and alum mixture to have flaxen hair
33
What mineral, considered the chief source of mercury, was ground into a fine powder and used to make vermillion?
Silver
Iron
Ruby
Cinnabar
34
Which group ushered in a new era of highlighting in the 1970s by introducing the art of hair weaving with foil?
LA hairdressers
New York hairdressers
French hairdressers
London hairdressers
35
Cosmetology is defined as _____.
the art and science of beautifying and improving the skin, nails, and hair
the manufacture of devices and appliances to clean the skin, nails, & hair
the art and science of researching past civilizations
the study of advertising, promotions, & tracking inventory
36
In ancient _ nail tint was closely tied to social status, commoners caught wearing a royal nail color faced death.
Egypt
China
Greece
Rome
37
What was the period in history during which western civilization made the transition from medieval to modern history?
The Industrial Age
The middle ages
The Renaissance
The Victorian age
38
Which substance was created by ancient Egyptians from a mixture of ground galena (a black mineral), sulfur,& animal fat?
Perfume
Kohl
Henna
Lipstick
39
Which innovation in beauty technology originated in the Victorian era?
the curved tooth pressing comb
a permanent wave machine that used electric current
the curling iron
scented oils to make men’s hair look glossy
40
Today the beauty industry has entered the age of___.
Consolidation
Specialization
Generalization
Industrialization
41
During which austere and restrictive period in British history (1837-1901) did Queen Victoria reign?
Victorian age
20th century
The Middle Ages
Renaissance
42
The worlds 1st ammonia free hair color was invented by ____ in 1985.
Noel DeCaprio
Farouk Shami
Vidal Sasson
Trevor Sorbie
43
The job of a salon manager can vary, but the typical salon manager may be responsible for all of the following EXCEPT:
reading financial documents such as profit-and-loss statements
marketing activities such as advertising, promotions, and special events
training stylists to use a company’s chemical-service products
tracking inventory
44
Your license will unlock countless doors for employment. However your career must be____.
Focused primarily on haircutting
Driven by competition and ambition
Centered on social networking
Fueled with personal dedication and passion
45
Which career opportunity would be good for an experienced cosmetologist who enjoys public speaking/sharing information?
artistic director
salon manager
manufacturer educator
editorial stylist
46
Which activity is most important to a successful career and promoted career advancement?
Trade show attendance
Career specialization
Continuing education
Social networking
47
In the twentieth century, the new motion picture industry inspired all of the following beauty advances EXCEPT ___.
the fade hairstyle with pencil moustaches for men
women wearing matching nail polish on their fingers and toes
the Gibson Girls’ tiny waists and bouffant hairstyles for women
women dyeing their hair platinum blonde
48
Which New York chemist introduced the 1st permanent hair color in 1932 and founded a company called clarion in 1935?
Noel decaprio
trevor sorbie
Lawrence gelb
Charles revson
49
Becoming a specialist in a service type covered by a cosmetology license requires ____.
an aptitude for math and accounting
good public speaking skills to appear on stage
volunteering to assist on photo shoots or movie and TV sets
additional training and expertise
50
Why did women punch their cheeks and bite their lips during the Victorian age?
As a social custom
To induce natural color
To punish themselves
As a nighttime ritual
51
Cold waving or perming was developed by scientists in 1941 as a new type of permanent waving. What is this called today?
Alkaline perms
Texture services
Croquignole
Cold wave
52
The first curling iron in 1872 consisted of___.
Tongs heated by a gas burner
Small pads with a chemical mixture
Counterbalancing weights
Metal rods with steam distillation
53
If you were a middle class woman in Ancient Rome, you would color your hair ____ to indicate your class status.
Red
Black
Brown
Blond
54
The term cosmetology comes from the ___ word kosmeticos, meaning skilled in the use of cosmetics.
Russian
East indian
Greek
Egyptian
55
In 1985, a hairdresser, __, revolutionized the beauty industry by inventing the worlds first ammonia free haircolor.
Trevor Sorbie
Noel deCaprio
Lawrence gelb
Farouk shami
56
Archaeological studies reveal that hair cutting and hairstyling were practiced in some form as early as the ___.
Ice age
Renaissance
victorian age
Golden age of Greece
57
which career requires the ability to read documents such as profit/loss statements and an understanding of marketing?
Manufacturer educator
Salon management
Creative director
Editorial stylist
58
What social role did braid patterns and hairstyles play in many ancient African tribes?
religious ceremonies and burial preparation
to indicate a person’s trade or profession
to prepare for battle
to indicate a person’s tribe, marital status, and religion
59
Who invented the first curling iron in 1872?
Max factor
Charles Nessler
Charles revson
Marcel grateau
60
In ancient Egypt, queen Nefertiti stained her nails red by dipping her fingertips in ____.
Henna
Herbs
Oil
Lacquer
61
Studying the history of cosmetology can ____.
Expedite your educational path to becoming a professional
Narrow your chosen field of study
Help you predict or understand current trends
Help you understand that ancient and modern techniques are unrelated
62
The beauty icon who turned the hairstyling world on his ear with revolutionary geometric cuts was____.
Max factor
Trevor Sorbie
Charles Nessler
Vidal Sassoon
63
What innovation in beauty did the Persian alchemist Avicenna introduce around 1000 CE?
the first curling iron with tongs heated by a fire
the steam distillation process for refining essential oils
the process for making kohl makeup with galena, sulfur, and animal fat
the process for using gum arabic, gelatin, beeswax, etc for nail tint
64
The salon industry depends heavily on its relationship with product distributors which are referred to as ___.
Directors of styles
Manufacturer educators
Distributor sales consultants
Directors of cosmetics
65
The term_ is used to refer to the variety of permanent waving and straightening services available for all hair types.
Texture services
Elite services
Basic services
Alkaline services
66
What was David Beckham’s impact on cosmetology trends in the early twenty-first century?
created the first successful video tutorials on social media.
created the new beauty category of treatment oils.
created the hairstyle worn by Jennifer Aniston’s character on Friends.
Beckham inspired men to embrace a more body-conscious style.
67
Greek women applied preparations of ____ onto their faces.
Gold
White lead
Black kohl
Silver
68
What year was the preheat perm method introduced?
1938
1931
1932
1935
69
The earliest images of African people demonstrate that there _ was a reflection of the state of their well-being.
Face
Hair
Hands and feet
Nails
70
During the reign of Marie Antoinette of France in the Age of Extravagance (1755-1793), what beauty fashion was popular?
nails colored silver and gold
the newly invented metal hot comb to temporarily straighten curly hair
essential oils made from rare plant leaves, bark, and blossoms
giant pompadour wigs and scented face powder
71
In the early 20th century, Garrett Augustus Morgan created a chemical that made wool straighter, inventing the first __.
lotion for permanent waving hair
commercial haircolor
chemical hair relaxer
greasepaint makeup that would not cake under hot movie studio lights
72
Which of the following is an example of using knowledge about cosmetology’s history to understand a beauty trend?
reinventing a classic style with a modern look, like brighter haircoloring
using a profit-and-loss statement todetermine how much haircolor to buy
using social media to post a question to an older, more experienced stylist
volunteering on a magazine photo shoot to gain experience
73
What wrapping technique was introduced when women cut their hair into short bobs after WW I?
Spiral wrapping
Croquignole
Curling iron
Permanent waving
74
In Ancient Rome, hair color was used by women to indicate ____.
Class in society
Personal wealth
Marital status
Education level
75
Victorian women ___ to induce natural color.
Applied rouge
Pinched their cheeks
Applied lip stains
Applied natural ingredients