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WorksheetsCosmetology - History
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
Hair cutting and styling was practiced as early as the
Renaissance
Victorian Age
19th Century
ICe Age
The art and science of beautifying and improving skin, nail, hair and the study of cosmetics and application is called
cosmetology
barbering
esthetics
cosmetics
Ancient records show that matter made from berries, tree bark, minerals, insects, nuts, herbs, and leaves were used for
styling
coloring
conditioning
waving
In Ancient Rome, noblewomen tinted their hair
brown
blonde
red
black
The term cosmetology comes from the _______ word kosmetics
Africans
Egyptians
Romans
Greeks
During the Renaissance, the unusual practice of shaving eyebrows was done to give a woman a look of greater
grooming
intelligence
status
height
In Ancient Rome, poor women tinted their hair
black
blonde
red
brown
In history, bloodletting was a medical procedure thought to
reduce the chance of blood clotting
strengthen the immune system
diminish the risk of disease
strengthen the heart rate
In ancient Greece, what mineral was ground to make brilliant red pigment?
copper
nickel
cinnabar
Kohl
One thing that is key to your success in the field of cosmetology regardless of which path you choose, is:
specializing in hair cutting
offering special facials
focusing on nail care
continuing to learn
Who was the pioneer of African American beauty products?
Noel Decaprio
Madam CJ Walker
Charles Nessler
Max Factor
Who marketed the first nail polish?
Madam CJ Walker
Max Factor
Sally Hansen
Charles Revson
In both Ancient Egypt and Rome, military commanders stained their nails and lips in matching colors before important battles.
True
False
Types of facilities in which cosmetologists work include
specialty salons
full service salons
day spas
all are correct
The first to cultivate beauty with extravagant fashions and use cosmetics as part of their personal beautification habits were
Africans
Romans
Persians
Egyptians
Ancient Egyptians were the first to infuse essential oils from
rocks and minerals
animal remains
leaves and blossoms
clay and sand
During the Victorian age, women pinched their cheeks and bit their lips to
induce natural color
punish themselves
create a mask
ready themselves for sleep
