History & Career Opportunities

Question 1

Which term refers to the art and science of beautifying and improving the nails and skin of hands and feet?

Answer 1

Nail technology

Question 2

In what year was the first successful nail lacquer brand marketed?

Answer 2

1932

Question 3

Who were the first people to use cosmetics to prepare the deceased for burial?

Answer 3

The Egyptians

Question 4

Ancient Egyptians used ________ to stain their hair and nails a rich, warm red.

Answer 4

Henna paste

Question 5

In which ancient cultures did military commanders, stain their nails and lips in matching colors before important battles?

Answer 5

Egyptian and Roman

Question 6

Which practice was closely tied to social status during the Chou dynasty?

Answer 6

Nail tinting

Question 7

Which ancient culture could commoners be put to death for wearing the royal nail colors?

Answer 7

Chinese

Question 8

The ancient Greeks made lavish use of perfumes and cosmetics for grooming, medicinal purposes, and __________,

Answer 8

Religious rites

Question 9

Which ancient culture built in elaborate baths, and developed excellent methods of dressing the hair?

Answer 9

The Greeks

Question 10

When preparing for battle, what color did Greek soldiers often apply to their lips and nails?

Answer 10

Red

Question 11

Where did ancient Greek women apply kohl?

Answer 11

To their eyes

Question 12

What did ancient Greek women apply to their lips to add color?

Answer 12

Ground Cinnabar

Question 13

The Roman philosopher, Plautus is credited with comparing a woman without paint (cosmetics) to __________.

Answer 13

Life without music

Question 14

If you were a noble woman in ancient Rome, you would color your hair _____ to indicate your class status.

Answer 14

Red

Question 15

An ancient Rome, it was common for both men and women to add color to their nails, using a mixture of sheep, blood, and _______.

Answer 15

Fat

Question 16

Which immediately followed the middle ages?

Answer 16

The renaissance

Question 17

During the __________, the use of highly colored preparation for the lips, cheeks, eyes and nails were discouraged.

Answer 17

Renaissance

Question 18

Archaeological digs have uncovered, cosmetic tools from the renaissance period, including nail cleaners, some doubling as ______, made of bone or metal in a wide variety of designs.

Answer 18

Ears scoops

Question 19

Victorian women _______ to induce natural lip color.

Answer 19

Bit their lips

Question 20

The onset of ______ lead to a new prosperity in the United States, during which all forms of beauty began to follow trends.

Answer 20

Industrialization

Question 21

The first non-kicking non-cracking make up was marketed to the movie stars _______

Answer 21

Max factor

Question 22

In 1910 flowery manicure products introduced the first modern style ______.

Answer 22

Emery board

Question 23

Who introduced in the first mass marketed nail lacquers?

Answer 23

Charles Revson

Question 24

Jean Harlow and _______ helped glamorize the hip new nail lacquer trend in the 1930s by wearing matching colors on her fingers and toes.

Answer 24

Gloria Swanson

Question 25

Shiny lips came into vogue for the first time in the _____ when women began applying petroleum jelly over their lipstick.

Answer 25

1940s

Question 26

The 1950s saw the introduction of tube mascara improved hair, care and nail products and the boom of ________

Answer 26

Weekly manicure appointments

Question 27

When did hot oil manicures first become the ultimate luxury in nail and hand care?

Answer 27

1950s

Question 28

Which of the following is credited when establishing the biweekly nail maintenance appointment?

Answer 28

Juliette Wraps

Question 29

In the 1960s, where did the nails from nail technicians “ nail banks” typically come from?

Answer 29

Their clients

Question 30

When were the first monomer liquid and polymer powder, nail service offered by nail technicians?

Answer 30

1970s

Question 31

Who invented the first ridge filler?

Answer 31

Jeff pink

Question 32

When did the use of spray guns to apply monomer liquid nail colors become common?

Answer 32

1990s

Question 33

The 1990s ushered in a huge resurgence in ________ and pedicure services.

Answer 33

Natural manicure

Question 34

In the 1960s detached nail tips were reaffixed it with __________

Answer 34

Model airplane glue

Question 35

Which part of the nail did nail technicians commonly leave free of polish in the 1950s?

Answer 35

The moon

Question 36

One notable achievement in the 20th century included the fact that nail technicians had ____________

Answer 36

Unprecedented career choices

Question 37

A new opaque paint being produced for the automobile industry inspired the introduction of the first mass marketed _________

Answer 37

Nail lacquers

Question 38

In the 1960s now technicians reaffixed detached nail tips and reinforced them with what?

Answer 38

Thin strands of cotton

Question 39

Another noble beauty, industry achievement of the 20th century included nail polish becoming ________

Answer 39

Safer and longer lasting

Question 40

In the early 21st century, UV gel enhancements _________

Answer 40

Grow by leaps and bounds

Question 41

Modern nail polish formulation embody chip - and _____ - resistant characteristics.

Answer 41

Fade

Question 42

Modern manicuring implements now incorporate ________ designs and enhanced workmanship.

Answer 42

Ergonomic

Question 43

A regular nail technician in a traditional salon can expect to do all, but which of the following?

Answer 43

Work under the supervision of a physician

Question 44

To becoming medical nail technician, you are required to take a specialty course and complete an internship under the direction of a __________ physician

Answer 44

Podiatrist

Question 45

Which of the services is commonly offered by day spas but not full-service salons?

Answer 45

Body services