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Nail History and Career Opportunities

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Nail ________ describes an evolution of products, tools, and techniques.

a)

history

b)

technology

c)

Darwinism

d)

education

2.

How would you use the history of the profession for your current position?

a)

Knowing the history of the profession allows you to easily make advances in professional development classes.

b)

Knowing the history of the profession helps you talk to clients about the services of previous decades.

c)

Knowing the history of the profession helps you know what not to do.

d)

Knowing the history of the profession helps you predict trends.

3.

Nail care is a specialty in which field?

a)

Podiatry

b)

Cosmetology

c)

Dermatology

d)

Trichology

4.

We see gold nail care implements appear in which period of ancient history?

a)

Ancient Egypt

b)

Ancient Inca

c)

Ancient Babylonia

d)

Ancient China

5.

We see red nails appear in which period of ancient history?

a)

Ancient Egypt

b)

Ancient Inca

c)

Ancient Babylonia

d)

Ancient China

6.

We see both gold and silver nails appear in which period of ancient history?

a)

Ancient Egypt

b)

Ancient Inca

c)

Ancient Babylonia

d)

Ancient China

7.

We see symbols of eagles and sun gods on the nails in which period of ancient history?

a)

Ancient Egypt

b)

Ancient Inca

c)

Ancient Babylonia

d)

Ancient China

8.

During which decade did the lunula become popular?

a)

1920s

b)

1940s

c)

1960s

d)

1980s

9.

During which decade did the weekly manicure become popular and affordable?

a)

1920s

b)

1940s

c)

1960s

d)

1980s

10.

During which decade did frosted pastel polish colors become popular?

a)

1920s

b)

1940s

c)

1960s

d)

1980s

11.

During which decade did metallic strips and jewels become popular nail art?

a)

1920s

b)

1940s

c)

1960s

d)

1980s

12.

The first modern nail polish using pigments was developed during which decade?

a)

1920s

b)

1930s

c)

1940s

d)

1950s

13.

Rita Hayworth was popular for her long red nails during which decade?

a)

1920s

b)

1930s

c)

1940s

d)

1950s

14.

The day spa business took hold during which decade?

a)

1960s

b)

1970s

c)

1980s

d)

1990s

15.

Acrylic nails, including the French manicure, were first made popular during which decade?

a)

1960s

b)

1970s

c)

1980s

d)

1990s

16.

Neon colors were popular during which decade?

a)

1960s

b)

1970s

c)

1980s

d)

1990s

17.

Katie is a nail tech in 2004 and is excited to try out a new product on her clients. What product is that MOST likely to be?

a)

Chip-resistant polish

b)

Acrylic dip powder

c)

Half moon manicure

d)

Juliette wrap

18.

Macy is a nail tech in 2019, and her first client of the day requests the use of a very popular product. What is it likely to be?

a)

Chip-resistant polish

b)

Acrylic dip powder

c)

Half moon manicure

d)

Juliette wrap

19.

What change were people MOST likely hoping for in the 1990s that was delivered in the 2000s?

a)

Chip-resistant polish

b)

Acrylic dip powder

c)

Half moon manicure

d)

Juliette wrap

20.

What example can you find that nail services and art have stayed in the spotlight in the present time?

a)

TV commercials

b)

Blockbuster movies

c)

Social media

d)

Magazine advertisements

21.

Which of the following would be an artificial nail service?

a)

Liquid enhancements

b)

Gel polish manicure

c)

Nail-strengthening treatment

d)

Pedicures

22.

Which of the following careers would you look into if you were interested in creating compelling workshops?

a)

Salon manager

b)

Salon educator

c)

Independent educator

d)

Manufacturer educator

23.

In which career would you be working with photographers?

a)

Distributor sales consultant

b)

Editorial nail technician

c)

Beauty school instructor

d)

Salon educator

24.

In which career would you be selling products as well as providing information about new products, trends, and techniques?

a)

Distributor sales consultant

b)

Editorial nail technician

c)

Beauty school instructor

d)

Salon educator

25.

In which career would you be dedicated to teaching new professionals the tricks of the trade?

a)

Distributor sales consultant

b)

Editorial nail technician

c)

Beauty school instructor

d)

Salon educator

26.

In which career would you hold training sessions for other nail technicians, including interpersonal relationship training?

a)

Distributor sales consultant

b)

Editorial nail technician

c)

Beauty school instructor

d)

Salon educator