Chapter 1: History and career opportunities Flashcards
Identify 3 different ways that nails were colored in ancient times
-kohl
-henna
-combination of gum arabic, gelatin, beeswax, egg whites.
-combination of yellow flower petals, pollen, potassium salt
-lac insect, sheep blood mixed with fat
what resources did Chinese aristocrats use to create crimson or ebony colors?
combination of gum arabic, gelatin, beeswax, egg whites.
when was the first salon opened in the U.S?
1878 in New York
describe the moon manicure. when was it popular?
1920s. left the lunula and the tip bare
when did modern nail polish become available to nail techs?
1930s
nail the first nail wrap. when was it introduced?
Juliette wrap. 1950s
when was the first monomer liquid and polymer powder introduced to nail techs?
1970s
describe why there was a shortage of nail techs in the early twenty first century?
nail grooming boomed in terms of clients demand and service choices
identify the two most popular services performed by nail technicians
manicures then pedicures
identify the newest services offered by nail techs in 2010 to present
UV gel manicure
which services are the most popular add ons?
hand painted and nail stamping
which services is once again gaining in popularity?
acrylic dip powers with improved results
list the different services performed by full serve nails techs in the traditional spa or salon
natural nail services and artificial enhancements
name at least 3 educator opportunities for nail techs
independent, salon, manufacturer
identify and describe management opportunities offered by many salons
inventory manager, retail sales manger, department head, assistant manager, and general manager
list the qualities you will need in order to succeed as a fit,m/editorial nail tech
expertise, persistence, networking skills, reliability, team spirit, speed, attention detail
