History

The art and science of beautifying and improving the skin, nails, and hair is called:

• cosmetology

• barbering

• esthetics

• nail technology

The term cosmetology comes from the _______ word kosmeticos.

• Hindu

• Greek

• Egyptian

• Russian

The first to civilization to infuse essential oil from leaves and blossoms:

• Romans

• Ancient Egyptians

• Indians

• Renaissance

Which of the following was created by ancient Egyptians from a mixture of ground galena (a black mineral), sulfur, and animal fat?

• lipstick

• perfume

• henna

• kohl

In ancient Rome, women used hair color to indicate their:

• class in society

• current age

• political beliefs

• marital status

Poor women in ancient Rome colored their hair:

• red

• brown

• black

• blonde

Why did women pinch 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

_____________, the child of former slaves, was a pioneer in the modern African American hair and cosmetics.

• Sarah Breedlove

• Francois Marcel

• Charles Nessler

• Gloria Swanson

Which cosmetology career opportunity would be a good fit for an experienced cosmetologist who enjoys public speaking and sharing information about new products and innovations?:

• salon manager

• artistic director

• manufacturer educator

• editorial stylist

Your license will unlock countless doors for employment. However, your career must _______.

• focused primarily on haircutting

• centered on social networking

• fueled with personal dedication and passion

• driven by competition and ambition