Ch 1 Flashcards
History and career opportunities
The process of steam distillation was refined by Avicenna, a \_\_\_\_\_, around AD 1000. A. Greek philosopher B. Roman priest C. French mathematician D. Persian physician
D. Persian physician
What was the period in history during which Western civilization made the transition from medieval to modern history? A. The Middle Ages B. The Renaissance C. The Victorian Age D. The Industrial Age
B. The Renaissance
Who were the biggest trendsetters in beauty applications in the early twentieth century?
A. Motion picture producers
B. Major business owners in the industry
C. Inventors of new skin and hair products
D. Celebrities and society figures
D. Celebrities and society figures
Which Polish immigrant Americanized his name in 1908 and moved to Los Angeles, where he began making and selling makeup? A. Max Factor B. Charles Nessler C. Avicenna D. Charles Revson
A. Max Factor
What year was the preheat-perm method introduced? A. 1931 B. 1932 C. 1935 D. 1938
A. 1931
Which New York chemist introduced the first permanent haircolor in 1932 and founded a company called Clairol in 1935? A. Trevor Sorbie B. Charles Revson C. Noel DeCaprio D. Lawrence Gelb
D. Lawrence Gelb
Cold waving, or permanent waving, was developed by scientists in 1941 as a new type of permanent
waving that did not use heat. What is the modern-day term for this waving lotion?
A. Alkaline perms
B. Cold wave
C. Texture services
D. Croquignole
A. Alkaline perms
In 1985, a hairdresser, _____, led by his passion for his craft and environment, revolutionized the
beauty industry by inventing the world’s first ammonia-free haircolor.
A. Trevor Sorbie
B. Noel DeCaprio
C. Farouk Shami
D. Lawrence Gelb
C. Farouk Shami
Who coined the name “day spa” in the late 1980s? A. Trevor Sorbie B. Lawrence Gelb C. Farouk Shami D. Noel DeCaprio
D. Noel DeCaprio
