Nail Technology Chapter 1- History and Career Opportunities

In the 1920s, manicurists repaired nail breaks using:

Who invented the first ridge filler?

In the 1960s nail techs reaffixed detached nail tips and reinforced them with ___.

When preparing for battle, what color did Greek soldiers often apply tp their lips and nail?

When did the weekly manicure become a popular and affordable beauty service?

The first American nail salon was opened in which city?

Ancient Greek soldiers applied matching red colors to their lips and nails when preparing for ______.

Warriors of which ancient culture darkened their nails with kohl to prepare for battle?

During the Middle Ages, the European upper class kept their nails trimmed short and buffed with:

In the 1960s, detached nail tips were reaffixed with ___ & reinforced with thin strands of cotton & permanent wave paper

Between 2000 & 2009, permanent shine properties, & no-odor formulations, the demand for __ grew by leaps and bounds,

In the 1970s, nail technicians offered the first ___ nail services, commonly called acrylic nails.

___ glamourized long red nails in the 50s

Which part of the nail did the nail techs commonly leave free of nail polish in the 1940?

Between 1900 and 1919, the California Perfume Company marketed the "manicuring set," which included:

A person hired to teach other nail techs on topics from technical to management and interpersonal relation is called

Red nails were allowed to be worn only by the royalty of which ancient culture?

which has seen a resurgence in popularity in the 21st century

Many physicians now see the benefit of nail technicians & MNTs to preform safe mani and pedi. What does MNT stand for?

In addition to selling products, a ___ provides info about new products, trends & techniques to nail salons.

In the 1940s, women wore ____ nail polish and lipstick shades, which become a strong fashion statement.

Which ancient culture royalty wore decorated nail guards to show their wealth?

Nail technicians employed at a _____ may choose to perform natural nail services, including mani, pedi, and treatments.

In ancient Egypt, only ____ could wear red nails.

In which ancient cultures did the military stain there nails and lips in matching colors before important battles?

In which decade was the first successful nail lacquer marketed by Revlon?

When did the use of spray guns to apply nail designs become common?

Which period immediately followed the middle ages?

The history of nail technology describes:

In the early 21 century the popularity of UV gel enchantment is due to ___.

When were the first monomer and polymer nail services offered?

A new paint being produced for the _____ industry inspired the introduction of the first modern nail polish pigments.

In previous centuries, nail care was considered to have been part of the:

In the 1980s, which of the following was the most popular nail tip shape?

What did some ancient Greek women apply to their nails to add color?

In the 1930 great advances in which industry causes Michelle Menard & Charles Revson to develop the 1st nail polish?

In the ____, during the Victorian Age, the first commercial nail salons opened in Paris.

Victorian women applied _______ to their nails.

which is true about nail grooming:

An independent beauty educator:

In ancient Rome, it was common for both man and women to add color to their nails using a mixture of sheep blood & ____.

To become an MNT, you are required to take specialty courses and complete an internship under the direction of a ____.

In ancient Rome (circa 200BC), barbershops offered:

In the 1960s detached nail tips were reaffixed with ______.

A person who is in charge of a inventory manager, retail sales, department leader or assistant manager is which position

In ____, Mart E. Cobb opened the first American nail care salon-Mrs. Pray's Manicure-in New York City.

In the 1990s, the day spa business took hold, ushering in a resurgence in:

_____ nails were worn by royal family members only during the Zhou Dynasty in China.

Modern nail polish formulas embody chip & ___ resistant characteristics.

Royal Babylonian tombs dating back to 3200 BC have included lavish solid-gold ___ for the hands and feet.

In the 1400s, Incans tribespeople used sharpened sticks & natural dyes to decorate their nails, often with symbols of:

Between 2010 and the present, hand-painted and ___ nail art have been the most popular add-on services.

which practice was closely tied to social status during the Shang dynasty?

Ancient Egyptians used ___ to stain their nails a rich warm red

which term refers to the art and science of beautifying and improving the nails and skin of the hands and feet?

In the 1950s, Dr. Fred Slack, a dentist, created the first ___ material to ever be used on the nail.

Who introduced the first modern nail polish?

Archeological digs have uncovered nail cleaners used during the Renaissance . that were made of _ in a variety of Design

The first American nail salon was open in which city?

Which is commonly offered by day spa but not full service salons?