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Milady History and Career Opportunities 14th Edition
Milady History and Career Opportunities 14th Edition
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1
Which Polish immigrant Americanized his name in 1908 and moved to LA, where he made and sold makeup?
Avicenna
Charles Revson
Charles Nestor
Max Factor
2
Cosmetologists may choose to specialize and work in specific facilities. Which would be the worst for a specialist?
Full-service salon
Photo or film set
Day spa
Massage clinic
3
Cosmetology is defined as:
The art & science of beautifying the hair/skin/nails
The art & science of researching past civilizations and their cosmetics
The study of advertising, promotions, tracking inventory in salons
The manufacture of devices and appliances to clean the hair/skin/nails
4
Why did women in ancient Rome color their hair?
To indicate social class
To prepare for burial
To protect their hair from the sun
To socialize and bond with elders
5
In the twentieth century, which beauty trend did celebrity Farah Fawcett inspire?
Platinum blonde haircolor
Long, layered hairstyles
Coloring women’s hair red
The bob haircut
6
What was David Beckham’s impact on cosmetology trends in the early twenty-first century?
He inspired men to embrace a more body-conscious style
He created the new beauty category of treatment oils
He created the hairstyle worn by Jennifer Aniston’s character in Friends
He created the first successful video tutorials on social media
7
During the reign of Queen Marie Antoinette of France, in the Age of Extravagance, what beauty fashion was popular?
Using the newly invented metal hot comb to temporarily straighten hair
Nails colored silver and gold
Essential oils made from rare plant leaves, bark, and blossoms
Giant pompadour wigs and scented face powders
8
After it was organized in the 1920’s, the Associated Master Barbers and Beauticians of America __________.
Introduced the modern practice of franchising salons
Established the National Education Council and the Barber Code of Ethics
Held the first International Beauty Show (IBS)
Held one of the first national conventions attended by businesswomen
9
Becoming a specialist in a service type covered by a cosmetology license requires _________
Good public speaking skills to appear on stage
Volunteering to assist on photo shoots or movie and TV sets
Additional training and expertise
An aptitude for math and accounting
10
Your license will unlock countless doors for employment. However, your career must be _______.
Centered on social media networking
Fueled with personal dedication and passion
Focused primarily on hair cutting
Driven by competition and ambition
11
Which innovation in beauty technology originated in the Victorian era?
The curling iron
Scented oils to make facial hair look glossy
A permanent wave machine that used electric current
The curved tooth pressing comb
12
In 1906, Charles Nessler invented the first perm process that curled hair by ________.
Winding flexible pads treated with a chemical mixture around the hair
Treating the hair with para-phenylsnediamine (PPD)
Applying a cold alkaline lotion to the hair
Wrapping the hair around metal rods heated by electric current
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Why is it valuable for cosmetologists to understand the history of cosmetology?
Procedures and products used in beauty largely are unchanged
Knowledge of history provides understanding of beauty trends/their origins
Historical career options provide insight into future career options
Knowing past laws and regulations helps to safely serve clients today
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Which of the following is an example of using knowledge about cosmetology’s history to understand a beauty trend?
Reinventing a classic style with a modern look, such as brighter haircolor
Using social media to post a question to a more experienced stylist
Using a profit-and-loss statement to determine how much haircolor to buy
Volunteering on a magazine photo shoot to gain experience
15
In the early twentieth century Garrett Augustus Morgan created a chemical solution that made wool straighter, inventing;
Greasepaint makeup that would not cake under hot movie studio lights
Chemical hair relaxer
Commercial haircolor
Lotion for permanent waving hair
16
In the twentieth century, the new motion picture industry inspired all of the following beauty advances EXCEPT:
Women dyeing their hair platinum blonde
The fade hairstyle with pencil moustaces
Women wearing matching nail polish on their fingers and toes
The Gibson Girl’s tiny waists and bouffant hairstyles
17
What innovation in beauty did the Persian alchemist Avicenna introduce around 1000 CE?
The first curling iron with tongs heated by fire
The process of making kohl makeup with galena, sulfur, and animal fat
The process for using gum arabic, gelatin, beeswax, and eggs to tint nails
The steam distillation process for refining essential oils
18
During which austere and restrictive period in British history did Queen Victoria reign?
Middle ages
Twentieth century
Renaissance
Victorian age
19
All of the following are examples of how the Internet started to be used in cosmetology in the early 21st century EXCEPT
Booking appointments from any location using multiple online devices
Accessing technical education and color formulas online
Allowing clients to bring homemade color formulas made from online videos
Using social media to attract new clients
20
The term cosmetology comes from the _______ word kosmetikos, meaning skilled in the use of cosmetics.
East Indian
Russian
Egyptian
Greek
21
In the mid- to late twentieth century, all of the following advances in cosmetology technology were introduced EXCEPT:
The flat iron used to create straighter hairstyles
The first permanent haircolor product that penetrated the hair shaft
The process for making steam-distilled essential oils
The aerosol can that was used to create hair spray
22
The responsibilities of a salon manager can vary, but usually they are responsible for all of the following EXCEPT:
Reading financial documents such as profit-and-loss statements
Tracking inventory
Training stylists to use a company’s chemical-service products
Marketing activities such as advertising, promos, and events
23
What social role did braid patterns & hairstyles play in many ancient African tribes?
They were used in religious ceremonies and burial preparation
They were used to indicate trade/profession
They were used to prepare for battle
They were used to indicate tribe/marital status/religiob
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Which career opportunity would be a good fit for an experienced, outgoing, cosmetologist who enjoys sharing knowledge?
Salon manager
Manufacturer educator
Artistic director
Editorial stylist
25
Ancient Egyptians were the first civilization to infuse essential oils from ______ for use as perfumes.
Clay and sand
Animal remains
Leaves and blossoms
Rocks and minerals
26
Who was an early example of an entrepreneurial female beautician?
Queen Marie Antoinette
Marcel Grateau
Charles Dana Gibson
Martha Matilda Harper
27
In 1985, a hairdresser, ______, led by his passion for his craft, invented the first ammonia-free haircolor.
Noel DeCaprio
Trevor Sorbie
Lawrence Gelb
Farouk Shari
28
Why did women punch 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
29
In the Zhou dynasty of ancient China, commoners could be punished with death if caught using what technique?
Lightening their hair with a honey and alum mixture to get flaxen hair
Staining their hair with henna, which is for religious ceremonies
Tinting their hair red, the color of the noble class
Tinting their nails gold or silver, which were royal colors
30
______, the child of former slaves, was a pioneer in the modern African American hair care and cosmetics industry.
Francois Marcel
Sarah Breedlove
Gloria Swanson
Charles Nestor
