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1
Who invented the first curling iron in 1872?
Max factor
Marcel grateau
Charles revson
Charles Nessler
2
The makeup developed by _ was popular with movie stars because it would not cake or crack even under hot studio lights.
Charles Nessler
Mary Kay
Max Factor
Charles Revson
3
Cosmetic implements used during the ___ were shaped from sharpened flints, oyster shells, or bone.
Shang dynasty
Roman empire
Golden age of Greece
Ice age
4
Which innovation in beauty technology originated in the Victorian era?
the curling iron
a permanent wave machine that used electric current
scented oils to make men’s hair look glossy
the curved tooth pressing comb
5
___, the child of former slaves, was a pioneer in the modern African American hair care and cosmetics industry.
Charles Nessler
Francois marcel
Gloria swanson
Sarah Breedlove
6
What year was the preheat perm method introduced?
1932
1935
1931
1938
7
Who were the biggest trend setters in beauty applications in the early 20th century?
Celebs and society figures
Inventors of new skin and hair products
Motion picture producers
Major business owners
8
Which group ushered in a new era of highlighting in the 1970s by introducing the art of hair weaving with foil?
New York hairdressers
LA hairdressers
French hairdressers
London hairdressers
9
What wrapping technique was introduced when women cut their hair into short bobs after WW I?
Permanent waving
Curling iron
Spiral wrapping
Croquignole
10
What product was 1st marketed by Charles Revson in 1932,& glamorized by early screen sirens in their motion pictures?
Cake makeup
Permanent wave
Nail polish
Styling gel
11
During the Middle Ages, women wore colored makeup on their ____.
Eyes
Ears
Hands
Lips
12
In the early 20th century the invention of___coincided with an abrupt shift in American attitudes.
Automobile
Lightbulb
Motion picture
Telephone
13
The term cosmetology comes from the ___ word kosmeticos, meaning skilled in the use of cosmetics.
Greek
East indian
Egyptian
Russian
14
What were the royal colors of the Chou Dynasty (circa 1100 BCE)?
Blue and gold
Gold and silver
Red and gold
Black and gold
15
Which activity is most important to a successful career and promoted career advancement?
Social networking
Continuing education
Career specialization
Trade show attendance
16
In the early 20th century, Garrett Augustus Morgan created a chemical that made wool straighter, inventing the first __.
commercial haircolor
chemical hair relaxer
greasepaint makeup that would not cake under hot movie studio lights
lotion for permanent waving hair
17
Studying the history of cosmetology can ____.
Expedite your educational path to becoming a professional
Narrow your chosen field of study
Help you predict or understand current trends
Help you understand that ancient and modern techniques are unrelated
18
In the mid- to late twentieth century, all of the following advances in cosmetology technology were introduced EXCEPT _.
the aerosol can that was used to create hair spray
the process for making steam-distilled essential oils
the first permanent haircolor product that penetrated the hair shaft
the flat iron used to create straighter hairstyles
19
During the ____, women commonly used henna to stain their hair and nails in a rich, warm red.
Middle Ages
Victorian age
Egyptian era
Renaissance
20
During the reign of Marie Antoinette of France in the Age of Extravagance (1755-1793), what beauty fashion was popular?
nails colored silver and gold
the newly invented metal hot comb to temporarily straighten curly hair
essential oils made from rare plant leaves, bark, and blossoms
giant pompadour wigs and scented face powder
21
The ancient ___ were the first to cultivate beauty in an extravagant fashion.
Chinese
Greeks
Romans
Egyptians
22
Who was an early example of an entrepreneurial female beautician?
Charles Dana Gibson
Martha Matilda Harper
Marcel Grateau
Queen Marie Antoinette
23
In 1985, a hairdresser, __, revolutionized the beauty industry by inventing the worlds first ammonia free haircolor.
Trevor Sorbie
Farouk shami
Lawrence gelb
Noel deCaprio
24
In the twentieth century, the new motion picture industry inspired all of the following beauty advances EXCEPT ___.
the Gibson Girls’ tiny waists and bouffant hairstyles for women
the fade hairstyle with pencil moustaches for men
women wearing matching nail polish on their fingers and toes
women dyeing their hair platinum blonde
25
Ancient people around the world used animal hide ____.
As head dressed to indicate social rank
To tie hair back for adornment
As material for wigs
As colorants for hair and skin
26
The salon industry depends heavily on its relationship with product distributors which are referred to as ___.
Manufacturer educators
Directors of cosmetics
Distributor sales consultants
Directors of styles
27
You may choose to specialize & work in a specific type of salon Which salon would be least appropriate for a specialist?
Day spa
Massage clinic
Full service salon
Photo or a film set
28
All of the following are examples of how the Internet started to be used in cosmetology in the early 21st century EXCEPT
allowing clients to bring homemade color from online videos to the salon
accessing technical education and color formulas online
booking appointments from any location using multiple online devices
using social media to attract new clients
29
The ancient Greeks made lavish use of perfumes and cosmetics for grooming, medicinal purposes, and ____.
Religious rites
Family events
Burial rites
Social rites
30
What innovation in beauty did the Persian alchemist Avicenna introduce around 1000 CE?
the process for using gum arabic, gelatin, beeswax, etc for nail tint
the first curling iron with tongs heated by a fire
the process for making kohl makeup with galena, sulfur, and animal fat
the steam distillation process for refining essential oils
31
Archaeological studies reveal that hair cutting and hairstyling were practiced in some form as early as the ___.
Renaissance
Golden age of Greece
Ice age
victorian age
32
Cold waving or perming was developed by scientists in 1941 as a new type of permanent waving. What is this called today?
Texture services
Croquignole
Alkaline perms
Cold wave
33
Which of the following civilizations was the first to infuse essential oils from leaves, bark, & blossoms for perfume?
Greeks
Romans
Egyptians
Chinese
34
After it was organized in the 1920s, the Associated Master Barbers and Beauticians of America (AMBBA) ___.
held the first International Beauty Show (IBS)
introduced the modern practice of franchising salons
held one of the first national conventions attended by businesswomen
established the National Education Council and the Barber Code of Ethics
35
What social role did braid patterns and hairstyles play in many ancient African tribes?
religious ceremonies and burial preparation
to prepare for battle
to indicate a person’s tribe, marital status, and religion
to indicate a person’s trade or profession
36
In ancient Egypt, queen Nefertiti stained her nails red by dipping her fingertips in ____.
Oil
Henna
Lacquer
Herbs
37
Cosmetology is defined as _____.
the study of advertising, promotions, & tracking inventory
the art and science of beautifying and improving the skin, nails, and hair
the manufacture of devices and appliances to clean the skin, nails, & hair
the art and science of researching past civilizations
38
During which austere and restrictive period in British history (1837-1901) did Queen Victoria reign?
Victorian age
20th century
The Middle Ages
Renaissance
39
The onset of ____ led to a new prosperity in the US where all forms of beauty began to follow the trends set by celebs.
WW I
Industrialization
Assembly lines
The Great Depression
40
In ancient _ nail tint was closely tied to social status, commoners caught wearing a royal nail color faced death.
Rome
Greece
China
Egypt
41
Which queen erected a personal cosmetics factory next to the Dead Sea?
Elizabeth
Victoria
Nefertiti
Cleopatra
42
The beauty icon who turned the hairstyling world on his ear with revolutionary geometric cuts was____.
Trevor Sorbie
Vidal Sassoon
Max factor
Charles Nessler
43
The first curling iron in 1872 consisted of___.
Metal rods with steam distillation
Tongs heated by a gas burner
Small pads with a chemical mixture
Counterbalancing weights
44
Which career opportunity would be good for an experienced cosmetologist who enjoys public speaking/sharing information?
artistic director
editorial stylist
manufacturer educator
salon manager
45
Today the beauty industry has entered the age of___.
Generalization
Consolidation
Industrialization
Specialization
46
In 1906, Charles Nessler invented the first perm process that curled hair by _____.
winding flexible pads treated with a chemical mixture around the hair
applying a cold alkaline lotion to the hair
treating the hair with para-phenylenediamine (PPD)
wrapping the hair around metal rods heated by electric current
47
In Ancient Rome women used hair color to indicate their class. What color did poor women use to dye their hair?
Blonde
Red
Black
Brown
48
In the Zhou dynasty of China, commoners could be punished with death if caught using what cosmetic coloring 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 with henna, reserved for religious ceremonies
lightening their hair with a honey and alum mixture to have flaxen hair
49
The earliest images of African people demonstrate that there _ was a reflection of the state of their well-being.
Hands and feet
Face
Nails
Hair
50
The worlds 1st ammonia free hair color was invented by ____ in 1985.
Vidal Sasson
Noel DeCaprio
Farouk Shami
Trevor Sorbie
51
Victorian women ___ to induce natural color.
Applied lip stains
Pinched their cheeks
Applied natural ingredients
Applied rouge
52
Gloria Swanson and ___ helped glamorize the hip new nail lacquer trend in the 1930s.
Elizabeth Taylor
Jean Harlow
Marilyn Monroe
Lilian Gish
53
What was the period in history during which western civilization made the transition from medieval to modern history?
The Renaissance
The Victorian age
The middle ages
The Industrial Age
54
Your license will unlock countless doors for employment. However your career must be____.
Fueled with personal dedication and passion
Centered on social networking
Driven by competition and ambition
Focused primarily on haircutting
55
Which New York chemist introduced the 1st permanent hair color in 1932 and founded a company called clarion in 1935?
Noel decaprio
trevor sorbie
Charles revson
Lawrence gelb
56
The job of a salon manager can vary, but the typical salon manager may be responsible for all of the following EXCEPT:
marketing activities such as advertising, promotions, and special events
tracking inventory
reading financial documents such as profit-and-loss statements
training stylists to use a company’s chemical-service products
57
In ancient Rome noblewomen tinted their hair___.
Blonde
Black
Brown
Red
58
Ancient records show that matter made from berries, tree bark, minerals, insects, nuts, herbs, and leaves were used for_
Styling
Conditioners
Pigments
Waving
59
To achieve a look of greater intelligence during the Renaissance, woman ____.
Dyed their hair black or dark brown
Wore plain, simple clothing
Shaved their eyebrows and hairline
Wore highly colored lip preparations
60
In which period did women wear make up on their cheeks and lips but not their eyes?
The Victorian age
The Ice Age
The middle ages
The golden age of Greece
61
Which substance was created by ancient Egyptians from a mixture of ground galena (a black mineral), sulfur,& animal fat?
Perfume
Lipstick
Henna
Kohl
62
In Ancient Rome, hair color was used by women to indicate ____.
Marital status
Personal wealth
Class in society
Education level
63
An alternative to the machine perm was introduced in 1932 using a method that generated heat by___.
Chemical reaction
Electrical current
Steam distillation
Spiral wrapping
64
Why did women punch their cheeks and bite their lips during the Victorian age?
To punish themselves
As a nighttime ritual
To induce natural color
As a social custom
65
What mineral, considered the chief source of mercury, was ground into a fine powder and used to make vermillion?
Iron
Ruby
Silver
Cinnabar
66
which career requires the ability to read documents such as profit/loss statements and an understanding of marketing?
Salon management
Creative director
Manufacturer educator
Editorial stylist
67
Which Polish immigrant Americanized his name in 1908 and moved to LA where he began making and selling makeup?
Charles revson
Max factor
Avicenna
Charles Nessler
68
In the salon industry a DSC is known as a___.
Director of service in cosmetics
Distributor sales consultants
Distributor service consultant
District service consultant
69
What was David Beckham’s impact on cosmetology trends in the early twenty-first century?
created the new beauty category of treatment oils.
Beckham inspired men to embrace a more body-conscious style.
created the first successful video tutorials on social media.
created the hairstyle worn by Jennifer Aniston’s character on Friends.
70
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
71
Who coined the term “day spa” in the late 1980s?
Noel deCaprio
Farouk shami
Lawrence gelb
Trevor Sorbie
72
If you were a middle class woman in Ancient Rome, you would color your hair ____ to indicate your class status.
Black
Red
Brown
Blond
73
Greek women applied preparations of ____ onto their faces.
Black kohl
White lead
Gold
Silver
74
The term_ is used to refer to the variety of permanent waving and straightening services available for all hair types.
Basic services
Texture services
Alkaline services
Elite services
75
Which of the following is an example of using knowledge about cosmetology’s history to understand a beauty trend?
using a profit-and-loss statement todetermine how much haircolor to buy
reinventing a classic style with a modern look, like brighter haircoloring
volunteering on a magazine photo shoot to gain experience
using social media to post a question to an older, more experienced stylist