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TSPA Nampa Nail Tech Chapter 1 History and Career Opportunities
TSPA Nampa Nail Tech Chapter 1 History and Career Opportunities
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Which of these is not a career possibility for a nail technician?
skin care specialist
product educator for a manufacturer
distributor sales representative
beauty school instructor
2
Who were the first people to use cosmetics as part of their personal beautification habits?
The Romans
The Chinese
The Eyptians
The Greeks
3
What was considered the ultimate luxury in nail and hand care in the 1950's?
Hot paraffin wax treatments
Fiberglass wraps
Hot oil manicures
Petroleum jelly wraps
4
A nail technician in a traditional salon is least likely to ____.
provide pedicures
perform nail-strengthening treatments
provide manicures
work under the supervision of a doctor
5
What color did noblewomen color their hair in ancient Rome?
Blue
Black
Blond
Red
6
What color nail lacquer was extremely popular in the 1950's?
Silver-white
Red
Pink
Lime green
7
Which group of people used sheep's blood and fat to add color to their nails in ancient Rome?
Only women
Only children
Only men
Both men and women
8
What did women do to add color to their lips during the late 1800's?
Smeared insect blood on their lips
Applied lipstick
Rubbed henna into their lips
Bit their lips
9
The weekly manicure appointment became common practice in the 1950's. When did it fall out of fashion?
1990's
1960's
1950's
never
10
Which of the following materials was used to make nail cleaners during the Renaissance?
Stone
Wood
Bone
Cloth
11
The ancient Greeks were known for:
using chalk and white lead for complexion powder
building large pyramids
their disdain of elaborate hairstyling
building elaborate baths
12
Which of these is used to describe a range of beauty specialties, including hairstyling, nail technology and esthetics?
Cosmetology
Dermatology
Nail Technology
Podiatry
13
Which of the following were commonly used to protect nail tips in the 1960's?
Juliette nail wraps
Fiberglass nail wraps
Linen nail wraps
Silk nail wraps
14
Which of the following beauty aids did Greek women use around their eyes?
White lead powder
Kohl
Ground cinnabar
Petroleum jelly
15
The ancient Egyptians used henna to stain their hair and nails what color?
Brown
Black
Pink
Red
16
A nail tech must decide to work in a nail salon, a full-service salon, a day spa, a medical spa, medical office, or ____
foot spa
skin treatment center
fashion retail outlet
veterinary office
17
Max factor came into prominence in 1908 by selling:
long-lasting hair dye
plastic nail tips
polishing paste
noncaking makeup
18
The ancient Greeks made lavish use of perfumes and cosmetics in religious rites, grooming and ____?
home maintenance
meal preparations
for medicinal purposes
educational development
19
The first polymer powder nail services were offered by nail technicians in the:
1960's
1970's
1990's
1950's
20
Western civilization made the transition from medieval to modern history during which period?
The Renaissance
The Dark Ages
The Victorian Age
The Middle Ages
21
What was the name of the first ridge filler on the market?
Ridgefiller
Silky Nails
Smooth Nails
Ridge-B-Gone
22
When did shiny lips first come into vogue?
1940's
1960's
1930's
1950's
23
Which queen erected a personal cosmetics factory next to the Dead Sea?
Nefertiti
Elizabeth
Victoria
Cleopatra
24
Who introduced the first mass-market nail lacquers in a variety of colors?
Elizabeth Arden
Charles Revson
Estee Lauder
Mary Kay
25
The fall of Rome led to the beginning of which period?
The Victorian Age
The Middle Ages
The Ice Age
The Age of Industry
26
The period between 1837 and 1901 was known as the:
Age of Exploration
Age of Enlightenment
Elizabethan Age
Victorian Age
27
Egyptians used minerals, insects and berries to create makeup for their eyes, lips and skin as early as ____?
3400 B.C.
3500 B.C.
3000 B.C.
3200 B.C.
28
How did early movie stars Jean Harlow and Gloria Swanson glamorize the new nail lacquer trend?
They wore different polish colors on each finger and each toe
They wore matching polish colors on their fingers and toes
The wore different polish colors on each finger
They wore different polish colors on their fingers and toes
29
Which nail colors were very closely tied to royal status during the Chou Dynasty?
Red and Gold
Blue and Silver
Blue and Red
Gold and Silver
30
Modern UV gel polish offers:
a strong odor
a thicker application
longer nails
longer-lasting results
31
Modern manicuring implements incorporate new ergonomic designs and ______.
enhanced workmanship
completely disposable characteristics
simplified workmanship
less expensive materials
32
During the Middle Ages, women wore colored makeup on their:
nails
lips
eyes
hair
33
Highly colored preparations for the lips, cheeks, eyes and nails were discouraged during the:
Golden Age of Greece
Middle Ages
Roman Empire
Renaissance
34
A nail technician is not likely to find work in a _____.
natural hair salon
full-service hair salon
men's barbershop
resort spa
35
Which of the following was a status symbol among the ancient Chinese elite?
Red hair
Blond Hair
Removal of the nails
Very long nails
36
When did the use of spray guns become common for the application of monomer liquid nail colors?
1990's
2004
1980's
1970's
37
Professional nail grooming today is no longer considered a luxury and:
is quite costly
is simplified
has only a few product choices
is in great demand
38
Which of the following was a new trend in the 1980's?
Nail wraps
Red nail lacquer
Nail art
Day spas
39
Many modern skin treatment products specifically address all BUT which of the following?
dry skin
thin skin
aging skin
dull skin
40
The invention of ____ in the early twentieth century precipitated an abrupt shift in American attitude towards beauty.
nail laquers
motion pictures
aerosol cans
the automobile
41
When was tube mascara first introduced?
1970's
1980's
1950's
1930's
42
Who introduced the first modern-style emery board?
Graf's
Revlon
Flowery Manicure Products
OPI
43
Modern nail polish formulations have evolved to embody chip-resistance and____?
toxic ingredients
fade-resistant characteristics
short duration shine
flexibility
44
Plautus wrote that a woman without paint is like what?
Food without salt
Land without water
Dancing without music
Sailing without wind