Missouri State Boards Study Guide for
Cosmetology QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS(RATED A)
Cosmetology - ANSWER A term used to encompass a broad range of specialty areas, including
hairstyling, nail technology, and esthetics.
Cosmetology - ANSWER The art and science of beautifying and improving the skin, nails, and hair and
includes the study of cosmetics and their application.
ice age - ANSWER haircutting and hairstyling were practiced in some form as early as _____?
upcoming trends - ANSWER knowing the history of your profession can help you predict and understand
___
Africans - ANSWER had a variety of hairstyles ad they were used as a symbol of tribal traditions and
converted a message of age, martial status, power and rank
Egyptians - ANSWER The first to cultivate beauty with extravagant fashions and use cosmetics as part of
their personal beautification habits, religious ceremonies, and preparation of the deceased for burial
henna - ANSWER used to stain hair and nails a warm, rich red
Egyptians - ANSWER first to infuse essential oils from leaves, bark, and blossoms
Queen Cleopatra - ANSWER Built a personal cosmetics factory by the Dead Sea
Queen Nefertiti - ANSWER Stained her nails red by dipping them in henna, wore lavish makeup designs,
and used custom-blended essential oils as signature scents
, Chinese - ANSWER rubbed tinted mixture of gum arabic, gelatin, beeswax, and egg whites onto their
nails to color them crimson or ebony
Chou Dynasty - ANSWER gold and silver were the royal colors
greeks - ANSWER applied white lead onto their faces, kohl around their eyes, and vermillion on cheeks
and lips
vermillion - ANSWER Brilliant red pigment made by grinding cinnabar to a fine powder
romans - ANSWER noble women tinted their hair red, middle class women tinted their hair blond, and
poor women colored their hair black
Middle Ages - ANSWER Also known as the medieval period, the time between the collapse of the Roman
Empire and the beginning of the Renaissance
Renaissance - ANSWER transition from midivil to modern history, didn't wear colors on lips, cheeks, or
eyes, but took great pride in in physical appearance and wore elaborate clothing
victorian age - ANSWER Pinch their cheeks and bitten the lips to induce natural color rather than use
cosmetics
Twentieth Century - ANSWER followed trends set by celebrities and society figures in the ___
Max Factor - ANSWER 1904, The makeup developed by __________ was popular with movie stars
because it would not cake or crack, even under hot studio lights.
Charles nessler - ANSWER Invented a heavily wired machine that supplied electrical current to metal
rods around which hair strands were wrapped.
Croquinole - ANSWER The overlap method of wrapping hair around a perm tool
,Sarah Breedlove - ANSWER former slave, suffered from a scalp condition that caused her to lose her hair
and experiment with home remedies. She eventually started to sell "Madam Walkers Wonderful Hair
Grower"
1920s - ANSWER cosmetic industry grew rapidly in ___
Texture Specialist - ANSWER helps clients manage style, cut, color textured curly hair
Haircutting Specialist - ANSWER Learning various cutting styles and techniques
Salon Trainer - ANSWER Many companies like manufactures and salon chains hire experienced salon
professionals and train them to train others.
Distributor sales consultant - ANSWER A __________________________ provides a connection between
salons and their staff and the rest of the beauty industry by providing information about new products,
new trends and new techniques.
manufactorer educator - ANSWER train salons and stylist to understand and use the company hair care,
hair color, and chemical service products
Artistic Director - ANSWER The person in charge of the overall creative vision or goal of the ensemble;
often chooses which plays to produce, who will direct, and who will design; is also an ambassador to the
community, a fundraiser, and the theatre's chief promoter.
Education Director - ANSWER The liaison between brand and hairdresser, setting the company's
standards by creating education that drives sales.
Cosmetology Instructor - ANSWER Trained to teach a variety of skills used by hairstylist manicurists
makeup artist and other workers in the beauty industry.
creative director - ANSWER head of a creative team of agency copywriters and artists who is assigned to
a client's business and who is ultimately responsible for the creative product- the form the final ad takes
, self esteem - ANSWER based on inner strength and begins with trusting your ability to achieve set goals
Visulaize success - ANSWER the more you practice the more easily you will turn your vision into reality
build on your strengths - ANSWER Practice doing whatever helps you maintain a positive self-image
be kind to yourself - ANSWER eliminate self critical or negative thoughts that are counterproductive
procrastination - ANSWER Putting off until tomorrow what you can do today.
perfectionism - ANSWER Unhealthy compulsion to do things perfectly
game plan - ANSWER The conscious act of planning your life, instead of just letting things happen.
creativity - ANSWER having a talent such as painting cutting hair acting or applying makeup or nails
which is an unlimited inner resource of ideas and solutions
Explore, analyze, and determine - ANSWER build positive vocabulary by using active problem solving
words like ____
mission statement - ANSWER A statement that establishes the purpose and values for which an
individual or institution lives and works by. It provides a sense of direction by defining guiding principles
and clarifying goals, as well as how an organization operates.
goal setting - ANSWER identification of long term and short term goals
prioritize - ANSWER To make a list of tasks that need to be done in the order of most-to-least important.
small tasks - ANSWER if you find studying overwhelming take ___
Cosmetology QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS(RATED A)
Cosmetology - ANSWER A term used to encompass a broad range of specialty areas, including
hairstyling, nail technology, and esthetics.
Cosmetology - ANSWER The art and science of beautifying and improving the skin, nails, and hair and
includes the study of cosmetics and their application.
ice age - ANSWER haircutting and hairstyling were practiced in some form as early as _____?
upcoming trends - ANSWER knowing the history of your profession can help you predict and understand
___
Africans - ANSWER had a variety of hairstyles ad they were used as a symbol of tribal traditions and
converted a message of age, martial status, power and rank
Egyptians - ANSWER The first to cultivate beauty with extravagant fashions and use cosmetics as part of
their personal beautification habits, religious ceremonies, and preparation of the deceased for burial
henna - ANSWER used to stain hair and nails a warm, rich red
Egyptians - ANSWER first to infuse essential oils from leaves, bark, and blossoms
Queen Cleopatra - ANSWER Built a personal cosmetics factory by the Dead Sea
Queen Nefertiti - ANSWER Stained her nails red by dipping them in henna, wore lavish makeup designs,
and used custom-blended essential oils as signature scents
, Chinese - ANSWER rubbed tinted mixture of gum arabic, gelatin, beeswax, and egg whites onto their
nails to color them crimson or ebony
Chou Dynasty - ANSWER gold and silver were the royal colors
greeks - ANSWER applied white lead onto their faces, kohl around their eyes, and vermillion on cheeks
and lips
vermillion - ANSWER Brilliant red pigment made by grinding cinnabar to a fine powder
romans - ANSWER noble women tinted their hair red, middle class women tinted their hair blond, and
poor women colored their hair black
Middle Ages - ANSWER Also known as the medieval period, the time between the collapse of the Roman
Empire and the beginning of the Renaissance
Renaissance - ANSWER transition from midivil to modern history, didn't wear colors on lips, cheeks, or
eyes, but took great pride in in physical appearance and wore elaborate clothing
victorian age - ANSWER Pinch their cheeks and bitten the lips to induce natural color rather than use
cosmetics
Twentieth Century - ANSWER followed trends set by celebrities and society figures in the ___
Max Factor - ANSWER 1904, The makeup developed by __________ was popular with movie stars
because it would not cake or crack, even under hot studio lights.
Charles nessler - ANSWER Invented a heavily wired machine that supplied electrical current to metal
rods around which hair strands were wrapped.
Croquinole - ANSWER The overlap method of wrapping hair around a perm tool
,Sarah Breedlove - ANSWER former slave, suffered from a scalp condition that caused her to lose her hair
and experiment with home remedies. She eventually started to sell "Madam Walkers Wonderful Hair
Grower"
1920s - ANSWER cosmetic industry grew rapidly in ___
Texture Specialist - ANSWER helps clients manage style, cut, color textured curly hair
Haircutting Specialist - ANSWER Learning various cutting styles and techniques
Salon Trainer - ANSWER Many companies like manufactures and salon chains hire experienced salon
professionals and train them to train others.
Distributor sales consultant - ANSWER A __________________________ provides a connection between
salons and their staff and the rest of the beauty industry by providing information about new products,
new trends and new techniques.
manufactorer educator - ANSWER train salons and stylist to understand and use the company hair care,
hair color, and chemical service products
Artistic Director - ANSWER The person in charge of the overall creative vision or goal of the ensemble;
often chooses which plays to produce, who will direct, and who will design; is also an ambassador to the
community, a fundraiser, and the theatre's chief promoter.
Education Director - ANSWER The liaison between brand and hairdresser, setting the company's
standards by creating education that drives sales.
Cosmetology Instructor - ANSWER Trained to teach a variety of skills used by hairstylist manicurists
makeup artist and other workers in the beauty industry.
creative director - ANSWER head of a creative team of agency copywriters and artists who is assigned to
a client's business and who is ultimately responsible for the creative product- the form the final ad takes
, self esteem - ANSWER based on inner strength and begins with trusting your ability to achieve set goals
Visulaize success - ANSWER the more you practice the more easily you will turn your vision into reality
build on your strengths - ANSWER Practice doing whatever helps you maintain a positive self-image
be kind to yourself - ANSWER eliminate self critical or negative thoughts that are counterproductive
procrastination - ANSWER Putting off until tomorrow what you can do today.
perfectionism - ANSWER Unhealthy compulsion to do things perfectly
game plan - ANSWER The conscious act of planning your life, instead of just letting things happen.
creativity - ANSWER having a talent such as painting cutting hair acting or applying makeup or nails
which is an unlimited inner resource of ideas and solutions
Explore, analyze, and determine - ANSWER build positive vocabulary by using active problem solving
words like ____
mission statement - ANSWER A statement that establishes the purpose and values for which an
individual or institution lives and works by. It provides a sense of direction by defining guiding principles
and clarifying goals, as well as how an organization operates.
goal setting - ANSWER identification of long term and short term goals
prioritize - ANSWER To make a list of tasks that need to be done in the order of most-to-least important.
small tasks - ANSWER if you find studying overwhelming take ___
