Chapter 1 History & Career Opportunities

A.Ms. Sims, the senior class instructor has just given her class an assignment for “Throwback Thursday.” Each student is to select an ancient time period and recreate a hairstyle based on the culture and values of the time. The students may select from the following cultures/time periods: the Africans, the Egyptians, the Chinese, the Greeks, the Romans, and the Victorian Age.

  1. Marlene, who is very interested in makeup artistry, decides to choose the culture that used lavish perfumes and cosmetics in their religious rituals, and who applied kohl to their eyes and vermillion on their cheeks and lips. She has chosen the ______.
  1. Romans
  2. Africans
  3. Greeks
  4. Americans
  1. Samira has traveled around the world and has seen the current beauty and cosmetic habits of many cultures. The one that intrigues herthemost is credited as being among the very first to use essential oils, minerals, insects, and berries to create makeup for their eyes, lips, and skin. They also used Henna to stain their hair and nails a rich, warm red. Samira will create styles worn by the ______.
  1. Romans
  2. Egyptians
  3. Greeks
  4. Americans
  1. Allie set out to create a hairstyle that may have been worn by the young wife of a high-ranking and well respected chief. The hairstyle will be elaborate and the hair will be colored red, mimicking the color that would have been achieved by coloring the hair with red earth. The look may include a head dressing, which was a symbol of stature for the ______.
  1. Romans
  2. Chinese
  3. Greeks
  4. Africans
  1. This style, created by Troya is modeled after a time period when women used facials made of milk and bread, or fine wine. They also used a mixture of chalk and white lead as a facial cosmetic. Noblewomen tinted their hair red, middle-class women colored their hair red, middle-class women colored their hair blond, and poor women dyed their hair black in this culture.
  1. The Romans
  2. The Chinese
  3. The Greeks
  4. The Africans
  1. Amanda is fascinated to learn that aristorcrats of this country rubbed a tinted mixture of gum Arabic, gelatin, beeswax, and egg whites onto their nails to color them crimson or ebony. She was shocked to learn that in the 1100s commoners caught wearing aroyal nail color were punished by putting them to death. This behavior was common to the ______.
  1. Romans
  2. Chinese
  3. Greeks
  4. Africans
  1. Donna decides to create a style that depicts the fashions in dress and personal grooming in the Victorian Age. The fashion was drastically influenced by the social customs of this period in history. The look she creates will need to be ______.
  1. Loose and curly
  2. Braided tightly to the head
  3. Austere and restrictive
  4. Ornately dressed with flowers

B.The Seriously Professional Cosmetology School is abuzz with excitement. They have been asked by the local high school to create all of the hairstyles and looks for the theater group that will be performing at the end of the school year. The play chronicles a very wealthy and important family and their business dealings and it spans several decades, beginning in the early 1900s through the mid-1980s in America.

  1. To depict the look a woman might have between 1901 and 1910, the students will create a character who ______.
  1. Wears very dark colored eye makeup and has pin-straight hair
  2. Has curly or wavy hair and wears a bright red lipstick
  3. Has really long blond hair and wears long nail enhancements
  4. Wears a braided hairstyle and wears no makeup at all
  1. In the 1920s, women’s magazines began allowing the women in their ads to be portrayed in ______.
  1. Facial tonics
  2. Hair straighteners
  3. Facial cosmetics
  4. Hair colorants
  1. Given the advances of hair products by Ralph L. Evans and Everett G. McDonough, who pioneered a method that used heat generated by chemical reaction in the 1930s, a woman of this era would most likely be donning a hairstyle that was ______.
  1. Short and straight
  2. Colored deep brown
  3. Wavy and/or curly
  4. Long and straight
  1. Another interesting cosmetic product, ______, was introduced in the 1930. Women finally had an array of colors to choose from and war. According to the play’s script, this character always wore her favorite color: pink.
  1. Eye shadow
  2. Blush
  3. Lip gloss
  4. Nail polish
  1. For the young woman who plays Margie, a twenty-something of the late 1960s, a ______would be created to show off the beautiful lines cut into her hair and the ease of styling a blowout instead of setting it on rollers.
  1. Layered haircut
  2. Braid extension
  3. Geometric haircut
  4. Wig let
  1. For the free-spirited character that would depict the look of the 1970s, a long, flowing layered haircut, with highlighting would be created using a technique called ______.
  1. Plastic capping
  2. Hair matting
  3. Cap cooling
  4. Hair weaving
  1. Nancy is excited to create the makeup looks for the ______era. These looks will consist of heavily made-up “cat-eyes” and the use of colorful eye shadows and blush.
  1. 1950s
  2. 1960s
  3. 1970s
  4. 1980s

C.Mark is about to graduate from cosmetology school, and in his last three weeks of class, his instructor, Ms. Smith, asks him to research various career opportunities available to a licensed cosmetologist and to create a career plan. Mark takes advantage of the career fair that this school is sponsoring to gather information about various career options available. At the career fair, Mark speaks to April, a haircolor specialist; Anderson, a texture specialist; Morris, a cutting specialist; Alfredo, a salon creative director; and Barry, a cosmetology instructor.

  1. April is a haircolor specialist, which means she ______

a. Selects haircolor the staff should wear

B. Creates new chemical formulas for hair color

c. Designs haircolor containers and implements for use in the salon

d. Trains other professionals how best to perform color services

  1. A texture specialist like Anderson would most likely spend his days ______
  1. Painting textured patterns on salon walls
  2. Creating new formulas for permanent waves
  3. Performing texture services for salon clients
  4. Writing manufacturer guidelines and product instructions
  1. Morris would have to ______to be an effective cutting specialist.
  1. Have a dedicated interest in learning various cutting styles and techniques
  2. Travel to the most elaborate trade shows for cosmetology
  3. Purchase expensive equipment that he would have to carry with him at all times
  4. Wear outrageous haircuts and hair color
  1. As a company’s creative director, Alfredo is primarily responsible for______
  1. Managing the exercise routine of the salon staff
  2. Overseeing, coaching, mentoring and leading all of the company’s educators to ensure the highest standards of professionalism
  3. Developing the skills of company staff and personnel
  4. Determining the product lines a salon will carry and maintaining their inventory
  1. As a cosmetology instructor, the most important thing that Barry takes care of is ______
  1. The relationship between the student and the school
  2. Educating new cosmetologists
  3. The recruitment methods the school uses
  4. The inventory list of products purchased for use in the student salon
  1. While discussing his job, Barry mentions that a manufacturer educator will be in town in the coming months and that Mark may want to speak with her. A manufacturer educator’s primary function is to ______.
  1. Train stylists and salon staff to understand and use a company’s hair care, haircolor, and chemical-service products
  2. Train stylists and salon staff to understand and use all of the retail products in their salon
  3. Train stylists and staff on the newest rulings regarding infection control, as mandated by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
  4. Develop and create products for the company by working closely with the research and development department
  1. Mark, who feels he has a sharp business mind and has always found staff management, financial management, and marketing interesting, also considers becoming ______.
  1. A platform artist
  2. A cosmetology instructor
  3. The school’s curriculum director
  4. A salon manager

Chapter 2 Life Skills

A. John has always dreamed of becoming a successful professional. He has carefully thought through and imagined who he wants to be. John has taken a position with a very prestigious salon, where he has been working for five years. John drives an expensive car and rents a high-end apartment in a chic neighborhood. He dresses in only designer, name-brand clothing, on his appearance. Because of this, he wants to be paid more for his work as he has difficulty paying his other expenses-his car and rent- each month. However, he is reluctant to reduce his expenses because he is concerned that the salon’s well-to-do clients will not patronize him if he doesn’t live up to their standards of living. Because John works about 70 hours per week, he doesn’t have a lot of time to devote to activities other than his work. John hardly ever sees his friends and family and rarely takes any time to enjoy sports or music, his favorite pastimes.

  1. John’s self-esteem appears to be based on:
  1. His inner strengths
  2. His ability to possess things
  3. His ability to care for his things
  4. His physical strengths
  1. John has used the technique of visualization to:
  1. Picture himself as a complete success
  2. Improve his sleep
  3. Picture himself as a complete hairstylist
  4. Improve his ability to concentrate
  1. Truly successful people do not:
  1. Get enough rest
  2. Pace themselves to prevent fatigue
  3. Allow business to be the only focus of their life
  4. Socialize with people outside of their business
  1. John’s lifestyle requires him to spend all of his time:
  1. Visiting with family
  2. Exercising
  3. Visiting with friends
  4. Working
  1. John’s definition of success includes:
  1. Dividing his time between work and pleasure
  2. Increasing his education
  3. Having a daily exercise routine
  4. Keeping up appearances
  1. Whose definition of success is John attempting to achieve?
  1. His family’s
  2. His coworkers’
  3. His clients’
  4. His friends

B.Nancy has written a simple mission statement for her new cosmetology career, which reads: “I am dedicated to pursuing a successful career in cosmetology, specializing in haircoloring, and serving my client’s needs with honesty, care, and concern.”

  1. Why would an individual like Nancy write a mission statement?
  1. To take to the bank for a loan
  2. To establish the purpose of her education and achieve her goals
  3. To keep her parents from asking why she did not go to college
  4. To be sure she does not misplace her ideas
  1. Using a well-thought-out mission statement will help Nancy:
  1. Become successful
  2. Navigate the road to business ownership
  3. To graduate from school early since she has achieved her goals
  4. Open the most successful spa in town
  1. Nancy’s mission statement serves as a guide to:
  1. Try out a variety of career choices
  2. Focus her attention on the direction she has chosen
  3. Missing classes and being absent
  4. Not being fully prepared for tests

C.As a class project Martin, a senior cosmetology student, must take some time and write down his goals for the next year and for the next five years.

  1. The goals Martin has identified for the next six months are called:
  1. Long-term goals
  2. Mid-term goals
  3. Short-term goals
  4. Lifelong goals
  1. The goals Martin has identified for the next five years are called:
  1. Long-term goals
  2. Mid-term goals
  3. Short-term goals
  4. Lifelong goals
  1. Martin knows that goals can be likened to:
  1. Choosing a destination and mapping a course for getting there
  2. Coming on strong at the beginning of class and finishing early
  3. Trying out a variety of career paths to see which one feels best
  4. Flying by the seat of his pants and hoping it will all turn out well
  1. When setting goals, Martin will categorize them based on:
  1. His past success at achieving goals
  2. The amount of time it takes to accomplish the goals
  3. His past failures at achieving goals
  4. The amount of money it requires to achieve the goals
  1. An example of a short-term goal Martin might write is:
  1. To graduate from college
  2. To open his own salon one day
  3. To launch a product company
  4. To pass the next theory exam
  1. A long-term goal is usually measured in:
  1. Six-month increments
  2. Increments of under a year
  3. Increments of thirteen months
  4. Increments of two or more years
  1. In order for Martin to achieve his goals, he must:
  1. Combine like goals and work on completing all of them
  2. Break the goals down into smaller steps to be accomplished
  3. Break the goals into segments and try to achieve one every year
  4. Rewrite his goals so they are not so hard to achieve

D.Ramona is a busy person. She has a part-time job and a small child; she attends cosmetology school and has many other tasks and responsibilities to take care of each day. Now that she is about to graduate and begin looking for a job in a salon, Ramona knows that she has to be better organized. However, she often feels frustrated by how much she has to do and how little time she has to do it in. Ramona has good intentions, buy she gets so caught up in the day-to-day events that she forgets important errands she needs to run or appointments she has made. Ramona has resolved to use her time more efficiently.

  1. The first thing Ramona must do is:
  1. Reorganize her living room to make the flow of furniture work better
  2. Prioritize the list of tasks that need to be done
  3. Take on an additional project for her current employer
  4. Drop every other task she has until she finds a salon job
  1. Ramona needs to have some dedicated time with her young child each day. She can accomplish this by:
  1. Taking the child to school an hour later each day
  2. Designing a schedule for herself that includes blocks of unstructured time
  3. Taking her child to work with her each evening
  4. Designing a play space in the salon
  1. Which of the following will not save Ramona time in her busy schedule?
  1. Reducing as much stress as possible
  2. Saying no when being asked to take on more than she can handle
  3. Relying on others to problem solve and uncover solutions she can use
  4. Taking a time-out whenever she is frustrated, overwhelmed, irritated, worried, or feeling guilty
  1. When Ramona is feeling overwhelmed by the circumstances of her hectic life, she could try a technique called:
  1. Shallow breathing
  2. Deep breathing
  3. Shallow sighting
  4. Deep sighing
  1. To aid Ramona in remembering important notes and reminders, she should carry:
  1. A notepad
  2. Her favorite music CD
  3. A pair of headphones
  4. Her address book
  1. To make the most of her time, Ramona should schedule activities that require alert, clear thinking during times when she is:
  1. Wearing comfortable clothing
  2. Distracted and cannot concentrate
  3. Highly energetic and able to focus
  4. Not feeling well and needing medication
  1. Which of the following is not a healthy way for Ramona to reward herself for a job well done?
  1. Taking a bubble bath
  2. Going to a movie
  3. Taking a nap
  4. Smoking a cigarette
  1. Another activity Ramona must consider scheduling to promote clear thinking and planning is:
  1. Exercising
  2. Eating dessert
  3. Reading magazines
  4. Oversleeping
  1. Which of the following tools would best help Ramona keep focused on the tasks she needs to complete each day?
  1. A mission statement
  2. A goal statement
  3. A to-do list
  4. A long-range plan

E.Hector is a dedicated student who wants to progress through school and become a licensed professional. While he is happy to be in school, he has difficulty staying focused during lectures and studying for and taking exams. He usually ends up cramming the night before an exam, even for important tests that cover many topics. Hector is frustrated and wants to have an easier time with this part of his schooling. He knows that he is a capable and serious student, and he is willing to try some new techniques to lessen his fears and anxieties about test taking.

  1. What is missing from Hector’s educational background?
  1. A desire to work hard
  2. Good study skills
  3. A desire to succeed
  4. Good people skills
  1. When Hector feels overwhelmed by his courses and upcoming tests, he can focus on ______to feel better about himself and his progress.
  1. Rereading the entire chapter in his textbook
  2. Checking out more reference books from the school library
  3. Accomplishing small tasks one at a time
  4. Fun activities that make him feel less nervous
  1. The best way for Hector to study for an exam is to:
  1. Study for up to three hours at a stretch for the two days before the exam
  2. Study for one hour just before taking the exam
  3. Cram for the test the entire night before
  4. Study the day lessons each day and then review all the material before the exam
  1. Which of the following techniques will help Hector to stay focused when his mind begins to wander in class?
  1. Write notes to fellow students
  2. Think about becoming a successful professional
  3. Write down key words and discuss them with the instructor
  4. Look up definitions of terms in his textbook
  1. The group in this photo is a study group and could provide Hector with ______should he choose to join.
  1. Information
  2. Help and support
  3. Ideas for additional classes
  4. Some funny jokes to make him feel better
  1. If Hector ere to find a “study buddy,” what would this person’s job be?
  1. To introduce him to other students
  2. To eat lunch with him every day
  3. To help him stay focused on studying
  4. To practice finger waving with him

F.Hakim and Jackie are senior stylists and assistant managers at La Bella Luna Salon and Spa. Both have excellent technical skills and are attractive-looking professionals who are intelligent and capable. Hakim’s behavior is marked by a sense of calm; he manages his fellow coworkers with honest and open communication, he is respectful of clients, and he never gossips. However, when he has problems at home, he often calls in sick for the day with little notice to the salon. Jackie, the other senior stylist, is quick to complain about other people, is sometimes bossy and uncaring about the feelings of others, and acts as if the salon’s rules and policies do not pertain to her; yet Jackie is always at work on time and she rarely ever takes unscheduled time off. Adam, the salon’s owner, has a salon manager opening to fill, and Hakim and Jackie are the two candidates he has to choose from.