Chapter 1 History and Career

Question 1

In 1906, Charles Nessler invented the first perm process that curled hair by ___

Accepted Answer

wrapping the hair around metal rods heated by electric current

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Max Factor

Question 3

The term cosmetology comes from the _____ word kosmetikos, meaning skilled in the use of cosmetics.

Accepted Answer

Greek

Question 4

What innovation in beauty did the Persian alchemist Avicenna introduce around 1000 CE?

Accepted Answer

the steam distillation process for refining essential oils

Question 5

All the following are examples how Internet started to be used in cosmetology in the early twenty-first century EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

allow clients to bring color formulas made from online videos to the salon

Question 6

Why is it valuable for cosmetologists to understand the history of cosmetology?

Accepted Answer

Known history gives a deeper understanding of beauty trends and origins.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

fueled with personal dedication and passion

Question 8

What was David Beckham’s impact on cosmetology trends in the early twenty-first century?

Accepted Answer

inspired men to embrace a more body-conscious style.

Question 9

Ancient Egyptians were first civilization to infuse essential oils from ___for use as perfumes and purification purposes

Accepted Answer

leaves and blossoms

Question 10

Which innovation in beauty technology originated in the Victorian era?

Accepted Answer

the curling iron

Question 11

In Zhou dynasty of ancient China commoners could be punished with death if caught using what cosmetic coloring technique

Accepted Answer

tinting their nails gold or silver, which were the royal colors

Question 12

Which cosmetology career opportunity would be a good fit for an experienced stylist who enjoys public speaking

Accepted Answer

manufacturer educator

Question 13

Why did women pinch their cheeks and bite their lips during the Victorian Age?

Accepted Answer

to induce natural color

Question 14

After it was organized in the 1920s, the Associated Master Barbers and Beauticians of America (AMBBA) __________.

Accepted Answer

established the National Education Council and the Barber Code of Ethics

Question 15

During which austere and restrictive period in British history (1837 to 1901) did Queen Victoria reign?

Accepted Answer

Victorian Age

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of using knowledge about cosmetology’s history to understand a beauty trend?

Accepted Answer

reinventing classic style with modern look, such as brighter haircoloring

Question 17

In the mid- to late twentieth century, all of the following advances in cosmetology technology were introduced EXCEPT __

Accepted Answer

the process for making steam-distilled essential oils

Question 18

Why did women in ancient Rome color their hair?

Accepted Answer

They colored their hair to indicate their social class.

Question 19

In the twentieth century, the new motion picture industry inspired all of the following beauty advances EXCEPT _________

Accepted Answer

the Gibson Girls&#x27; tiny waists and bouffant hairstyles for women

Question 20

Early twentieth century Garrett Augustus Morgan created chemical solution that made wool straighter inventing the first

Accepted Answer

chemical hair relaxer

Question 21

Becoming a specialist in a service type covered by a cosmetology license requires ________

Accepted Answer

additional training and expertise

Question 22

Stylist may choose to specialize in a specific type of facility. Which one would be least appropriate for a specialist?

Accepted Answer

massage clinic

Question 23

What social role did braid patterns and hairstyles play in many ancient African tribes?

Accepted Answer

Were used to indicate a person’s tribe, marital status, and religion

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

Sarah Breedlove

Question 25

During the reign of Queen Marie Antoinette of France in the Age of Extravagance , what beauty fashion was popular?

Accepted Answer

giant pompadour wigs and scented face powders

Question 26

Who was an early example of an entrepreneurial female beautician?

Accepted Answer

Martha Matilda Harper

Question 27

Cosmetology is defined as ___________.

Accepted Answer

art, science, and study of beautifying & improving the skin nails and hair

Question 28

In 1985, a hairdresser___, revolutionized the beauty industry by inventing the world’s first ammonia-free haircolor.

Accepted Answer

Farouk Shami

Question 29

In the twentieth century, which beauty trend did celebrity Farrah Fawcett inspire?

Accepted Answer

long, layered hairstyles

Question 30

Responsibilities of salon manager can vary one salon to another, typical salon manager may be responsible for all Except

Accepted Answer

training stylists to use a company’s chemical-service products

Chapter 1 History and Career

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Chapter 1 History and Career

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