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________ is a career in which you can continuously learn new skills and make a difference in the well-being of the skin.
Anesthesiology
Esthetics
Design
Enthusiast
2
What did the ancient Romans use for bathing and grooming rituals?
oils and fragrances made of flowers
clay
honey
rice with water
3
What does a manufacturer’s representative do?
perform safety inspections
perform esthetics treatments on clients
sell products to customers
train others on product knowledge and how to sell products
4
A wellness center or spa ________________________.
may offer a combination of other holistic health practices
focuses on the health benefits or age-management aspect of skin care
provides a total beauty experience, including hair services
services that may include skin care, massage, and hair and nail services
5
The art of removing hair can also be called _______________.
all answers
sugaring
threading
tweezing
6
Who purchases the products that are sold within a retail setting?
salesperson
beauty editor
cosmetic buyer
manufacturer’s representative
7
Which establishment is most appealing to those who appreciate working with a constantly changing clientele?
franchised salon
resort spa
wellness center
independently owned salon
8
Which setting is a good fit for practitioners who prefer a more intimate setting?
independently owned day spa
franchised salon
full-service salon
resort or destination spa
9
In which time period did women pinch their cheeks and bite their lips to induce natural color rather than use cosmetics?
Middle Ages
Renaissance era
Victorian age
baby boomer era
10
What is the best definition of esthetics?
another word for dependence on others for makeup tips
the study of famous historical figures who have shaped our world today
a type of makeup that is used on the deceased
Career in learning new skills & making a difference in the lives of others
11
Skin care was practiced in early times ____________________.
for greater fertility
to diminish hunting
to ward off disease
to look distasteful
12
This culture used turmeric as a main ingredient in their facial masks to prevent wrinkles and skin discoloration.
ancient Egyptians
ancient Greeks
ancient Romans
ancient Asians
13
What culture frequently bathed in olive oil?
ancient Greeks
ancient Egyptians
ancient Romans
ancient Asians
14
What is the largest organ of the human body?
skin
heart
stomach
brain
15
Which people commonly perform facials and facial massage?
day spa esthetician
medical esthetician
makeup artist
cosmetics buyer
16
A medical setting is where a __________________ works.
salon or day spa esthetician
waxing specialist
clinical esthetician
makeup artist
17
If you are a freelance contributor for a magazine, you are most likely a ________________.
beauty writer
sales manager
makeup artist
cosmetic buyer
18
Someone in which career needs to be prepared to conduct examinations, grant licenses, and inspect schools?
educator
state board member
oncology-trained esthetician
travel industry professional
19
During the Age of Extravagance, what did people color their lips and cheeks with?
camilla
elderberry
geranium petals
pomegranate
20
What were the Romans most famous for?
bathhouses
threading
headdresses
clothing
21
What type of magnificent public buildings were the ancient Romans famous for constructing?
massage parlors
baths
swimming pools
smokehouses
22
Which practice was common in Asian cultures from the tenth to the nineteenth centuries?
covering blemishes with small silk patches
pinching the cheeks to make them appear pink
using paper to blot oil
shaving the eyebrows and hairline to make the forehead appear larger
23
Which job often includes a great deal of travel?
sales manager
esthetics editor
clinical esthetician
manufacturer’s representative
24
During the reign of Elizabeth I, women used _______________ to adorn themselves.
crimson reds
no makeup
pinks only
arsenic
25
_____________ is a relatively new career path working with clients with cancer that has expanded quickly based on need.
Educator
State board member
Oncology-trained esthetician
Travel industry professional
26
The words cosmetics and cosmetology come from which language?
Greek
Italian
Hebrew
Chinese
27
_______________ was introduced in the twentieth century.
all answers
Alpha hydroxy acid
Tretinoin (Retin-A)
Botox®
28
When was pale skin a sign of wealth and status?
Roman age
Renaissance era
baby boomer era
Middle Ages
29
The ancient Egyptians used cosmetics for __________________.
all answers
burial preparation
personal beautification
religious ceremonies
30
Camouflage makeup _____________________.
includes techniques for a smoky eye
may be applied by a clinical esthetician to aid in covering scars
is a technique used by the military
is used by makeup artists and waxing specialists
31
These trends are all on the rise, except for ________________________.
products containing gluten
retirement centers
minimally invasive technology
men’s skin care
32
What was a bare (shaved or tweezed) eyebrow thought to signify during the Renaissance?
greater fertility
greater intelligence
greater wealth
greater social standing
33
A social media presence is typically a requirement for this position.
manufacturer’s representative
beauty editor
salesperson
cosmetic buyer
34
Antioxidants and vitamins are part of which component of the esthetics industry?
technology
consumers
facilities/services
ingredients
35
To make a diagnosis and prescribe medication, you need to be a(n) _____________.
esthetician
manicurist
dermatologist
cosmetologist