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