Milady Nail Technology Chapter 1

In what year was the first successful nail lacquer brand marketed?

Which practice was closely tied to social status during the Chou Dynasty?

Which part of the nail did nail technicians commonly leave a free of polish in the 1950s?

The onset of ____ led to a new prosperity in the United States, during which all forms of beauty began to follow trends.

In which ancient culture could commoner be put to death for wearing the royal nail colors?

Modern nail polish formulations embody chip- and _________-resistant characteristics.

During the ____, the use of highly colored preparations for the lips, cheeks, eyes, and nails was discouraged.

In the 1960s, detached nail tips were reaffixed with _______.

Shiny lips came into vogue for the first time in the ____ when women began applying petroleum jelly over their lipstick.

If you were a noblewoman in ancient Rome, you would color your hair ________ to indicate your class status.

Who were the first people to use cosmetic to prepare the decreased for burial?

What did ancient Greek women apply to their lips to add color?

The ancient Greeks made lavish use of perfumes and cosmetics for grooming, medical purposes, and _______.

When did the use of spray guns to apply monomer liquid nail colors become common?

The 1990s ushered in a huge resurgence in ______ and pedicure services.

Ancient Egyptians used ________ to stain their hair and nails a rich, warm red.

When preparing for battle, what color did Greek soldiers often apply to their lips and nails?

The Roman philosopher Plautus is credited with comparing a woman without paint (cosmetics) to _________.

Who invented the first Ridgefiller?

Which ancient culture built elaborate baths and developed excellent methods of dressing the hair?

In 1910, Flowery Manicure Products introduced the first modern-style _______

The first non-caking, non-cracking makeup was marketed to movie stars _______

Another notable beauty industry achievement of the 20th century included nail polish becoming ______.

Which period immediately followed the Middle Ages?

Victorian women ______ to induce natural lip color.

The 1950s saw the introduction of tubes mascara, improved hair care and nail products, and the boom of _________

Which of these services is commonly offered by day spas, but not full-service salons?

In the 1960s, where did the nails from nail technicians' "nail banks" typically come from?

Which of the following is credited with establishing the biweekly nail maintenance appointment?

In the 1960, nail technicians reaffixed detached nail tips and reinforced them with what?

Who introduced the first mass-marketed nail lacquers?

Which term refers to the art and science of beautifying and improving the nails and skin of the hands and feet?

One notable achievement of the 20th century included the fact that nail technicians had ________.

Where did ancient Greek women apply kohl?

In ancient Rome, it was common for both men and women to add color to their nails using a mixture of sheep blood and____

When did hot oil manicures first become the ultimate luxury in nail and hand care?

In the early 21st century, UV gel enhancements _______.

A regular nail technician in a traditional salon can expect to do all but which of the following?

Modern manicuring implements now incorporate ________ designs and enhanced workmanship.

When were the first monomer liquid and polymer powder nail services offered by nail technicians?

In which ancient cultures did military commanders stain their nails and lips in matching color before important battles?