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