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Cosmetology study guide

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Kosmetikos is a Greek word that means:

a)

licensed to practice cosmetology

b)

skilled in hair care

c)

trained in barbering

d)

skilled in the use of cosmetics

2.

Cosmetics were first used by the:

a)

Vikings

b)

Egyptians

c)

Mayans

d)

Celts

3.

The leaves of an ornamental shrub are the source of a dye called:

a)

Tyrian purple

b)

carmine

c)

henna

d)

aniline

4.

As long ago as 3000 B.C., nail care was practiced in:

a)

The Americas

b)

Egypt and China

c)

India

d)

Northern Europe

5.

In ancient Rome a woman's social class was often indicated by:

a)

her makeup

b)

how many children he had

c)

her eye color

d)

her hair color

6.

The procedure known as bloodletting is believed to be the origin of:

a)

hair cutter's tools

b)

the caduceus

c)

dentist's tools

d)

the barber pole

7.

The use of irons for waving and curling the hair was a technique developed by:

a)

Charles Nessler

b)

Madam C.J. Walker

c)

Marcel Grateau

d)

Alexandre Godefroy

8.

In the history of African-American hair care and cosmetics, an important early figure was:

a)

Charles Nessler

b)

Madam C.J. Walker

c)

Sojourner Truth

d)

Marcel Grateau

9.

A full range of services is available at:

a)

skin care salon

b)

hair extensions store

c)

a day spa

d)

nail care salon

10.

The figure $50 billion represents the salon industry's:

a)

total annual salaries

b)

annual net income

c)

retail stores

d)

annual gross income

11.

Continuing your education after earning your license will help you:

a)

develop basic skills

b)

get in a rut

c)

develop your career to the maximum

d)

find an entry-level job

12.

Many specialized treatments are offered by day spas, including all the following except:

a)

nutritional counseling

b)

hydrotherapy

c)

aromatherapy

d)

botox treatments

13.

The colors of a person's nails was a sign of their rank

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Barbering became identified with medicine

a)

True

b)

False

15.

Barbers performed bloodletting and minor surgery, administered herbs, and later pulled teeth

a)

True

b)

False

16.

A perm that does not use heat is called a cold wave

a)

True

b)

False

17.

'Madam Walker's Wonderful Hair Grower" came to Madam C.J. Walker in a dream

a)

True

b)

False

18.

In ----, women used hair color to indicate their class in society.

a)

Rome

b)

China

c)

America

d)

London

19.

What are the colors of the barber pole and what do they represent? (Clue: There are 3)

4 lines
20.

Who invented the Marcel iron?

a)

Sojourner Truth

b)

Madam C.J. Walker

c)

Marcel Grateau

d)

Charles Nessler

21.

Alexandre f. Godefroy invented the first -----?

a)

cold press

b)

barbers pole

c)

hair comb

d)

hot blast dryer

22.

Who invented a heavily wired machine used to permanently wave the hair?

a)

Madam C.J. Walker

b)

Charles Nessler

c)

Sojourner Truth

d)

Marcel Grateau

23.

Madam C.J. Walker devoted much time and money to the ------- and -----

a)

ymca

b)

mlbb

c)

naacp

d)

aha

24.

Name 5 Career Opportunities in Cosmetology

4 lines
25.

The word "Barber" comes from the latin word -----

a)

barba

b)

kosmetikos

c)

cosmia

d)

barbrosa