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Cosmo book Ch.1 History & Career Opportunities
Cosmo book Ch.1 History & Career Opportunities
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Becoming a specialist in a service type covered by a cosmetology license requires ________.
an aptitude for math and accounting
good public speaking skills to appear on stage
additional training and expertise
volunteering to assist on photo shoots or movie and TV sets
2
In 1906, Charles Nessler invented the first perm process that curled hair by ____________.
treating the hair with para-phenylenediamine (PPD)
wrapping the hair around metal rods heated by electric current
winding flexible pads treated with a chemical mixture around the hair
applying a cold alkaline lotion to the hair
3
Ancient Egyptians were the 1st to infuse essential oils from _____ for use as perfumes and for purification purposes.
animal remains
clay and sand
rocks and minerals
leaves and blossoms
4
Which career would be a good fit for an experienced cosmetologist who enjoys public speaking and sharing information?
manufacturer educator
artistic director
editorial stylist
salon manager
5
In the twentieth century, which beauty trend did celebrity Farrah Fawcett inspire?
the bob haircut
long, layered hairstyles
platinum blonde haircolor
coloring women’s hair red
6
What innovation in beauty did the Persian alchemist Avicenna introduce around 1000 CE?
the process for using gum arabic, gelatin, beeswax, eggwhites to tint nails
the process for making kohl makeup to alleviate eye inflammation
the steam distillation process for refining essential oils
the first curling iron with tongs heated by a fire
7
Early 20th century, Garrett Augustus Morgan created a chemical solution that made wool straighter, inventing the first _
lotion for permanent waving hair
greasepaint makeup that would not cake under hot movie studio lights
chemical hair relaxer
commercial haircolor
8
What was David Beckham’s impact on cosmetology trends in the early twenty-first century?
David Beckham created the new beauty category of treatment oils.
David Beckham created the hairstyle worn by Jennifer Aniston on "Friends"
David Beckham created the first successful video tutorials on social media.
David Beckham inspired men to embrace a more body-conscious style.
9
The following are examples of how the Internet started to be used in cosmetology in the early 21st century EXCEPT ______
clients bring homemade color formulas made from online videos to the salon
accessing technical education and color formulas online
using social media to attract new clients
booking appointments from any location using multiple online devices
10
_____, the child of former slaves, was a pioneer in the modern African American hair care and cosmetics industry.
Sarah Breedlove
Francois Marcel
Gloria Swanson
Charles Nessler
11
Which innovation in beauty technology originated in the Victorian era?
scented oils to make men’s hair look glossy
the curling iron
a permanent wave machine that used electric current
the curved tooth pressing comb
12
Why did women pinch their cheeks and bite their lips during the Victorian Age?
to punish themselves
as a social custom
to induce natural color
as a nighttime ritual
13
Stylists may choose to specialize in a type of facility. Which facility would be least appropriate for a specialist?
massage clinic
day spa
photo or film set
full-service salon
14
Cosmetology is defined as ___________.
the art and science of researching past civilizations
the manufacture of devices and appliances to clean the skin, nails, & hair
the study of advertising, promotions, tracking inventory
the art & science of beautifying & improving the skin, nails, hair
15
After it was organized in the 1920s, the Associated Master Barbers and Beauticians of America (AMBBA) __________.
introduced the modern practice of franchising salons
held the first International Beauty Show (IBS)
held one of the first national conventions attended by businesswomen
established the National Education Council and the Barber Code of Ethics
16
In the Zhou dynasty of ancient China, commoners could be punished with death if caught using what cosmetic technique?
tinting their nails gold or silver, which were the royal colors
tinting their hair red, which was the color of the noble class
staining their hair red , which was reserved for religious ceremonies
lightening their hair with a honey & alum mixture to have flaxen hair
17
During the reign of Queen Marie Antoinette of France in the Age of Extravagance, what beauty fashion was popular?
using a metal hot comb to temporarily straighten curly hair
essential oils made from rare plant leaves, bark, and blossoms
nails colored silver and gold
giant pompadour wigs and scented face powders
18
Who was an early example of an entrepreneurial female beautician?
Marcel Grateau
Charles Dana Gibson
Martha Matilda Harper
Queen Marie Antoinette
19
Why did women in ancient Rome color their hair?
They colored their hair to protect it from the sun.
They colored their hair in preparation for burial.
They colored their hair to indicate their social class.
They colored their hair to socialize and bond with elders.
20
During which austere and restrictive period in British history (1837 to 1901) did Queen Victoria reign?
Middle Ages
Twentieth Century
Renaissance
Victorian Age
21
The term cosmetology comes from the _____ word kosmetikos, meaning skilled in the use of cosmetics.
East Indian
Russian
Egyptian
Greek
22
Which Polish immigrant Americanized his name in 1908 and moved to Los Angeles, where he began making and selling makeup?
Charles Nessler
Avicenna
Max Factor
Charles Revson
23
In the mid- to late twentieth century, all of the following advances in cosmetology technology were introduced EXCEPT __
the first permanent haircolor product that penetrated the hair shaft
the process for making steam-distilled essential oils
the flat iron used to create straighter hairstyles
the aerosol can that was used to create hair spray
24
What social role did braid patterns and hairstyles play in many ancient African tribes?
They were used to indicate a person’s trade or profession.
They were used in religious ceremonies and burial preparation.
They were used to indicate a person’s tribe, marital status, and religion.
They were used to prepare for battle.
25
In 1985, a hairdresser, _____, revolutionized the beauty industry by inventing the world’s first ammonia-free haircolor.
Noel DeCaprio
Lawrence Gelb
Trevor Sorbie
Farouk Shami
