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The history of ____________ describes an evolution of products, tools, and techniques
Nail Technology
Ancient Greek soldiers applied matching red colors to their lips and nails when preparing for _________.
battle
In the ___________, during the Victorian Age, the first commercial nail salons opened in Paris.
1870s
In the 1940s, women wore ________ nail polish and lipstick shades, which became a strong fashion statement.
matching
In the 1990s, the day spa business took hold, ushering in a resurgence in natural ______ and ______ services.
manicure and pedicure
To become an MNT, you are required to take specialty courses and complete an internship under the direction of a _________.
podiatrist
In previous centuries, nail care was considered to have been part of the ________ & ________ industries.
hygiene and medical
In ancient Rome (circa 200 bc), barbershops offered _________ and shaping.
nail trimming
In _________, Mary E. Cobb opened the first American nail care salon—Mrs. Pray’s Manicure—in New York City.
1878
In the 1950s, Dr. Fred Slack, a dentist, created the first _________ material to ever be used on the nail.
acrylic
Between 2000 and 2009 and advancements in its natural leveling capabilities, permanent shine properties, and no-odor formulations, the demand for _________ grew by leaps and bounds.
UV gel enhancements
A person who is in charge of an inventory manager, retail sales manager, department head, or assistant manager holds which of the following positions?
salon manager
Royal Babylonian tombs dating back to 3200 bc have included lavish solid-gold ________ for the hands and feet.
nail care implements
During the Middle Ages, the European upper class kept their nails trimmed short and buffed with:
suede leather
Between 1900 and 1919, the California Perfume Company marketed the “manicuring set,” which included:
nail bleach and rose pomade polish
In the 1960s, detached nail tips were reaffixed with and reinforced with _______ thin strands of cotton and permanent wave papers.
model airplane glue
Between 2010 and the present, hand-painted and __________ nail art have been the most popular add-on services.
nail-stamping
A person hired to teach other nail technicians on topics ranging from technical to management and interpersonal relationship training is called a:
salon educator
In ancient Egypt, only ________ could wear red nails.
royalty
In the 1400s, Incan tribespeople used sharpened wood sticks and natural dyes to decorate their nails, often with symbols of eagles or _______.
sun gods
In the 1920s, manicurists repaired nail breaks using shredded strips of ________.
tea bags
In the 1970s, nail technicians offered the first _________ nail services, commonly called acrylic nails.
monomer liquid and polymer powder
Nail technicians employed at a __________ may choose to perform natural nail services, including manicures, gel polish manicures, pedicures, and nail-strengthening treatments.
traditional salon or spa
Hosts classes and workshops for nail professionals
Independent beauty educator
___________ nails were worn by royal family members only during the Zhou Dynasty in China.
Silver and gold
Archeological digs have uncovered nail cleaners used during the Renaissance period that were made of _____________ in a wide variety of designs.
bone or metal
In the 1930s, great advances in which of the following industries caused makeup artist Michelle Menard to partner with Charles Revson to develop the first modern nail polish using pigments rather than dyes?
automotive
In the 1980s, which of the following was the most popular nail tip shape?
square
Many physicians now recognize the benefits of using advanced nail technicians and MNTs and to perform safe cosmetic manicures and pedicures on at-risk patients. MNT stands for:
medical nail technician
In addition to selling products, a _________ provides information about new products, trends, and techniques to nail salons.
distributor sales consultant