Missouri State Boards Study Guide for
Cosmetology Latest Updated
Cosmetology - ANS-A term used to encompass a broad range of specialty areas,
including hairstyling, nail technology, and esthetics.
Cosmetology - ANS-The art and science of beautifying and improving the skin, nails,
and hair and includes the study of cosmetics and their application.
ice age - ANS-haircutting and hairstyling were practiced in some form as early as
_____?
upcoming trends - ANS-knowing the history of your profession can help you predict and
understand ___
Africans - ANS-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 - ANS-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 - ANS-used to stain hair and nails a warm, rich red
Egyptians - ANS-first to infuse essential oils from leaves, bark, and blossoms
Queen Cleopatra - ANS-Built a personal cosmetics factory by the Dead Sea
Queen Nefertiti - ANS-Stained her nails red by dipping them in henna, wore lavish
makeup designs, and used custom-blended essential oils as signature scents
Chinese - ANS-rubbed tinted mixture of gum arabic, gelatin, beeswax, and egg whites
onto their nails to color them crimson or ebony
Chou Dynasty - ANS-gold and silver were the royal colors
greeks - ANS-applied white lead onto their faces, kohl around their eyes, and vermillion
on cheeks and lips
vermillion - ANS-Brilliant red pigment made by grinding cinnabar to a fine powder
,romans - ANS-noble women tinted their hair red, middle class women tinted their hair
blond, and poor women colored their hair black
Middle Ages - ANS-Also known as the medieval period, the time between the collapse
of the Roman Empire and the beginning of the Renaissance
Renaissance - ANS-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 - ANS-Pinch their cheeks and bitten the lips to induce natural color rather
than use cosmetics
Twentieth Century - ANS-followed trends set by celebrities and society figures in the
___
Max Factor - ANS-1904, The makeup developed by __________ was popular with
movie stars because it would not cake or crack, even under hot studio lights.
Charles nessler - ANS-Invented a heavily wired machine that supplied electrical current
to metal rods around which hair strands were wrapped.
Croquinole - ANS-The overlap method of wrapping hair around a perm tool
Sarah Breedlove - ANS-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 - ANS-cosmetic industry grew rapidly in ___
1930s - ANS-preheat perm was introduced in __
Charles Revson - ANS-In 1932, ______ of Revlon fame marketed the first nail polish, as
opposed to nail stain, borrowing formulas from the automobile paint industry
Lawrence Gelb - ANS-In 1932, ________ introduced the first permanent haircolor
product and founded a company called Clairol.
Arnold F. Willatt - ANS-In 1938, _______ invented the cold wave that used no machines
or heat, and was considered to be the precurser to the modern perm
1940s - ANS-developed another method of permanent waving in ___
cold waves - ANS-Alkaline waves, also known as _____, were developed in 1941.
,1950-2000 - ANS-introduction of tube mascara, improved hair care and nail products,
and then boom and death of the weekly salon appointment in ____ to ___
French hairdressers - ANS-Introduced a newer of highlighting in the 1970s, but hair
weaving using aluminum foil.
Farouk Shami - ANS-The world's first ammonia-free haircolor was invented by _____ in
1985
Noel DeCaprio - ANS-The individual credited with coining the term day spa is:
Continuing Education - ANS-important to your careers future and it holds the key to
individual development and personal motivation, gives you knowledge and confidence.
Haircolor Specialist - ANS-specializes in coloring and coloring techniques of the hair
Texture Specialist - ANS-helps clients manage style, cut, color textured curly hair
Haircutting Specialist - ANS-Learning various cutting styles and techniques
Salon Trainer - ANS-Many companies like manufactures and salon chains hire
experienced salon professionals and train them to train others.
Distributor sales consultant - ANS-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 - ANS-train salons and stylist to understand and use the
company hair care, hair color, and chemical service products
Artistic Director - ANS-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 - ANS-The liaison between brand and hairdresser, setting the
company's standards by creating education that drives sales.
Cosmetology Instructor - ANS-Trained to teach a variety of skills used by hairstylist
manicurists makeup artist and other workers in the beauty industry.
creative director - ANS-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 - ANS-based on inner strength and begins with trusting your ability to
achieve set goals
, Visulaize success - ANS-the more you practice the more easily you will turn your vision
into reality
build on your strengths - ANS-Practice doing whatever helps you maintain a positive
self-image
be kind to yourself - ANS-eliminate self critical or negative thoughts that are
counterproductive
procrastination - ANS-Putting off until tomorrow what you can do today.
perfectionism - ANS-Unhealthy compulsion to do things perfectly
game plan - ANS-The conscious act of planning your life, instead of just letting things
happen.
creativity - ANS-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 - ANS-build positive vocabulary by using active
problem solving words like ____
mission statement - ANS-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 - ANS-identification of long term and short term goals
prioritize - ANS-To make a list of tasks that need to be done in the order of most-to-least
important.
small tasks - ANS-if you find studying overwhelming take ___
ethics - ANS-The moral principles by which we live and work
diplomacy - ANS-ability to deliver truthful, even sometimes critical or difficult, messages
in a kind way
effective communication - ANS-commit to practicing ___ through active listening and
nonverbal and verbal skills
Image experts - ANS-Beauty professionals are often held to higher image standards by
clients because they view beauty professionals as _____.
should not - ANS-perfume _____ be worn at work
Cosmetology Latest Updated
Cosmetology - ANS-A term used to encompass a broad range of specialty areas,
including hairstyling, nail technology, and esthetics.
Cosmetology - ANS-The art and science of beautifying and improving the skin, nails,
and hair and includes the study of cosmetics and their application.
ice age - ANS-haircutting and hairstyling were practiced in some form as early as
_____?
upcoming trends - ANS-knowing the history of your profession can help you predict and
understand ___
Africans - ANS-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 - ANS-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 - ANS-used to stain hair and nails a warm, rich red
Egyptians - ANS-first to infuse essential oils from leaves, bark, and blossoms
Queen Cleopatra - ANS-Built a personal cosmetics factory by the Dead Sea
Queen Nefertiti - ANS-Stained her nails red by dipping them in henna, wore lavish
makeup designs, and used custom-blended essential oils as signature scents
Chinese - ANS-rubbed tinted mixture of gum arabic, gelatin, beeswax, and egg whites
onto their nails to color them crimson or ebony
Chou Dynasty - ANS-gold and silver were the royal colors
greeks - ANS-applied white lead onto their faces, kohl around their eyes, and vermillion
on cheeks and lips
vermillion - ANS-Brilliant red pigment made by grinding cinnabar to a fine powder
,romans - ANS-noble women tinted their hair red, middle class women tinted their hair
blond, and poor women colored their hair black
Middle Ages - ANS-Also known as the medieval period, the time between the collapse
of the Roman Empire and the beginning of the Renaissance
Renaissance - ANS-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 - ANS-Pinch their cheeks and bitten the lips to induce natural color rather
than use cosmetics
Twentieth Century - ANS-followed trends set by celebrities and society figures in the
___
Max Factor - ANS-1904, The makeup developed by __________ was popular with
movie stars because it would not cake or crack, even under hot studio lights.
Charles nessler - ANS-Invented a heavily wired machine that supplied electrical current
to metal rods around which hair strands were wrapped.
Croquinole - ANS-The overlap method of wrapping hair around a perm tool
Sarah Breedlove - ANS-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 - ANS-cosmetic industry grew rapidly in ___
1930s - ANS-preheat perm was introduced in __
Charles Revson - ANS-In 1932, ______ of Revlon fame marketed the first nail polish, as
opposed to nail stain, borrowing formulas from the automobile paint industry
Lawrence Gelb - ANS-In 1932, ________ introduced the first permanent haircolor
product and founded a company called Clairol.
Arnold F. Willatt - ANS-In 1938, _______ invented the cold wave that used no machines
or heat, and was considered to be the precurser to the modern perm
1940s - ANS-developed another method of permanent waving in ___
cold waves - ANS-Alkaline waves, also known as _____, were developed in 1941.
,1950-2000 - ANS-introduction of tube mascara, improved hair care and nail products,
and then boom and death of the weekly salon appointment in ____ to ___
French hairdressers - ANS-Introduced a newer of highlighting in the 1970s, but hair
weaving using aluminum foil.
Farouk Shami - ANS-The world's first ammonia-free haircolor was invented by _____ in
1985
Noel DeCaprio - ANS-The individual credited with coining the term day spa is:
Continuing Education - ANS-important to your careers future and it holds the key to
individual development and personal motivation, gives you knowledge and confidence.
Haircolor Specialist - ANS-specializes in coloring and coloring techniques of the hair
Texture Specialist - ANS-helps clients manage style, cut, color textured curly hair
Haircutting Specialist - ANS-Learning various cutting styles and techniques
Salon Trainer - ANS-Many companies like manufactures and salon chains hire
experienced salon professionals and train them to train others.
Distributor sales consultant - ANS-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 - ANS-train salons and stylist to understand and use the
company hair care, hair color, and chemical service products
Artistic Director - ANS-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 - ANS-The liaison between brand and hairdresser, setting the
company's standards by creating education that drives sales.
Cosmetology Instructor - ANS-Trained to teach a variety of skills used by hairstylist
manicurists makeup artist and other workers in the beauty industry.
creative director - ANS-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 - ANS-based on inner strength and begins with trusting your ability to
achieve set goals
, Visulaize success - ANS-the more you practice the more easily you will turn your vision
into reality
build on your strengths - ANS-Practice doing whatever helps you maintain a positive
self-image
be kind to yourself - ANS-eliminate self critical or negative thoughts that are
counterproductive
procrastination - ANS-Putting off until tomorrow what you can do today.
perfectionism - ANS-Unhealthy compulsion to do things perfectly
game plan - ANS-The conscious act of planning your life, instead of just letting things
happen.
creativity - ANS-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 - ANS-build positive vocabulary by using active
problem solving words like ____
mission statement - ANS-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 - ANS-identification of long term and short term goals
prioritize - ANS-To make a list of tasks that need to be done in the order of most-to-least
important.
small tasks - ANS-if you find studying overwhelming take ___
ethics - ANS-The moral principles by which we live and work
diplomacy - ANS-ability to deliver truthful, even sometimes critical or difficult, messages
in a kind way
effective communication - ANS-commit to practicing ___ through active listening and
nonverbal and verbal skills
Image experts - ANS-Beauty professionals are often held to higher image standards by
clients because they view beauty professionals as _____.
should not - ANS-perfume _____ be worn at work
