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