Chapter 1 History of Cosmetology

Question 1

During which austere and restrictive period in British history(137-1902)did Queen Victoria reign?

Accepted Answer

Victorian age

Question 2

The 1st civilization, Ancient Egyptians, infused essential oils from ___ for use as perfumes& for purification purposes.

Accepted Answer

leaves and blossoms

Question 3

A mineral considered a chief mercury source , fine ground powder & makes vermillion, a brilliant red pigment?

Accepted Answer

Cinnabar

Question 4

In ancient Rome, women used hair color to indicate their class in society. ____color did poor women use ?

Accepted Answer

black

Question 5

____, the child of former slaves, was a pioneer in the modern African hair care and cosmetics industry.

Accepted Answer

Sarah Breedlove

Question 6

Ancient people around the world used animal hide ___.

Accepted Answer

to tie hair back or for adornment

Question 7

What were the royal colors of the Chou Dynasty (circa 1100 BC)?

Accepted Answer

Gold & silver

Question 8

Your license will unlock countless doors for employment. However, your career must be ____.

Accepted Answer

fueled with personal dedication and passion

Question 9

The salon industry depends heavily on its relationship with product distributors, which are referred to as ___.

Accepted Answer

distributor sales consultants

Question 10

What product was 1st marketed by Charles Revson 1932, & glamorized , Jean Harlow, & Gloria Swanson, in early movies?

Accepted Answer

Nail polish

Question 11

The process of steam distillation was refined by Avicenna, a ___, around AD 1000.

Accepted Answer

Persian physician

Question 12

Who invented the curling iron in 1872?

Accepted Answer

Marcel Grateau

Question 13

What was the period in history during which Western civilization made the transition from medieval to modern history?

Accepted Answer

The Renaissamce

Question 14

Studying the history of cosmetology can____.

Accepted Answer

help you to predict or understand current trends

Question 15

Cosmetologists may choose to specialize & work in a specific facility. Which is least appropriate for a specialist?

Accepted Answer

Massage clinic

Question 16

The 1st people to mix beauty & extravagant fashions, & cosmetics as part of their personal beautification habits were?

Accepted Answer

The Egyptians

Question 17

Most important to a successful career for personal motivation, has knowledge & confidence, & career advancement?

Accepted Answer

Continueing education

Question 18

Cosmetology is defined as the ___ of beautifying and improving the skin, nails, ad hair.

Accepted Answer

art and science

Question 19

Which group ushered in a new era of highlighting in the 1970's by introducing the art of weaving using aluminum foil?

Accepted Answer

French hairdressers

Question 20

The term cosmetology comes from the ___ word kosmeticos, meaning skilled i the use of cosmetics.

Accepted Answer

Greek

Question 21

Cold waving, or permanent waving, was developed by scientists in 1941, a new type of heatless permanent waving is ?

Accepted Answer

Alkaline perms

Question 22

A civilization uses many hairstyles as symbols of tribal traditions for messages of age, marital status, power,& rank?

Accepted Answer

African

Question 23

Who coined the name "day spa" in the late 1950's?

Accepted Answer

Noel Depaprio

Question 24

Which Polish immigrant Americanized his name in 1908 & moved to Los Angeles, where he vegan making & selling makeup?

Accepted Answer

Max Factor

Question 25

Archaeological studies reveal that haircutting and hairstyling were practiced in some form as early as the ___.

Accepted Answer

Ice age

Chapter 1 History of Cosmetology

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Chapter 1 History of Cosmetology

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