chapter 1 RED history and carrer opportunites

Which of the following is an important reason to have thorough knowledge of cosmetology history?

• Today's methods are based on older methods.

• Clients expect you to know and explain this history.

• Employers will not hire you if you do not have this knowledge.

• There are no reasons to have a thorough knowledge of cosmetology history.

Which of the following has been reflected in hairstyles and beauty techniques throughout history?

• body type

• wealth

• hobbies

• family size

Braiding hair first began in _________.

• Africa
• China

• Greece

• Egypt

Which of the following best describes beauty advancements during the Middle Ages?

• Women lavishly used fragrances.

• Women applied kohl around their eyes.

• Women were discouraged from using highly colored eye preparations.

• Women spent days with mixtures of ingredients on their hair to lighten it or darken it.

What was the overall effect of changes in the Renaissance and Victorian eras on the beauty industry?

• Changes in both Renaissance and Victorian eras modernized the industry.

• Changes in both Renaissance and Victorian eras detracted from the industry.

• Changes in both Renaissance and Victorian eras had little effect on the industry.

• Changes in both Renaissance and Victorian eras affected only the industry in England.

Which of the following is a notable beauty advancement that occurred during the Victorian age?

• Women pinched their cheeks to induce color.

• The metal hot comb was invented.

• Silk patches were used to hide blemishes.

• The first hair relaxer was invented.

What increased the demand for beauty products in the early twentieth century?

• the first women’s razor

• the creation of headbands

• the increase in women’s roles

• industrialization occurring during this time

Who were among the beauty trendsetters in the early twentieth century?

• working women

• hair stylists

• cosmetics companies

• celebrities

The first commercial ________ was invented during the early twentieth century.

• hair color
• Eye makeup

• Hair cream

• Hair spray

Which movement in hairstyling is still growing today?

• platinum blonde hair color

• Afros

• frosting

• natural hair