Ancient Cosmetology
Ancient Egyptians were the first civilization to infuse essential oils from ______ for use as perfumes and for purification purposes.
leaves and blossoms
Cosmetology is defined as ________.
the art and science of beautifying and improving the skin, nails, and hair, including the study of cosmetics and their application
In the Zhou dynasty of ancient China, commoners could be punished with death if caught using what cosmetic coloring technique?
tinting their nails gold or silver, which were the royal colors
In the early twentieth century, American beauty applications began to follow trends set by _________.
celebrities and society figures
During the _____ hairdressing became a recognizable profession.
1600s
How many keys are on a modern, standard-sized piano?
88 Keys
What social role did braid patterns and hairstyles play in many ancient African tribes?
Braid patterns and hairstyles were used to indicate a person’s tribe, marital status, and religion.
Cosmetologists should have a thorough understanding of the history of cosmetology because _________.
many older methods have evolved into techniques still used today
Which substance was created by ancient Egyptians from a mixture of ground galena (a black mineral), sulfur, and animal fat?
Kohl
In the mid-1980s, hairdresser Farouk Shami invented SunGlitz, which is the world’s first _________.
ammonia-free lightener
During the Age of Extravagance (1755-1793) women used crushed geranium petals to color their lips and cheeks these two colors.
pink and orange
What’s the only fruit with outside seeds?
Strawberry
Why did women in ancient Rome color their hair?
They colored their hair to indicate their social class.
This cosmetology career opportunity would be a good fit for an experienced cosmetologist who enjoys public speaking and sharing information about new products and innovations?
manufacturer educator
Who were the first people to cultivate beauty with extravagant fashions and were the first to use cosmetics as part of their personal beautification habits?
The Egyptians
In 2002, David Beckham inspired men to explore a more body-conscious style. This led to a _________.
growth in men’s spa services
Why did women pinch their cheeks and bite their lips during the Victorian Age?
To induce natural color
What year was the first Barbie doll released?
1959
What innovation in beauty did the Persian alchemist Avicenna introduce around 1000 CE?
the steam distillation process for refining essential oils
State three career opportunities for licensed cosmetologists.
manufacturer educator, artistic director, salon trainer, instructor, Film, theatrical, or editorial stylist, salon manager
This Egyptian queen erected a personal cosmetics factory next to the Dead Sea?
Queen Cleopatra
This Polish immigrant Americanized his name in 1908 and moved to Los Angeles, where he began making and selling makeup?
Max Factor
Beauty practices of women during the Victorian Era consists of _____.
beauty masks made from honey, eggs, oatmeal, and other natural ingredients.
Which continent covers all four hemispheres of the earth?
Africa
The term cosmetology comes from the _____ word kosmeticos, meaning skilled in the use of cosmetics.
Greek
This career is the liaison between brand and hairdresser, setting the company’s standards by creating education that drives sales.
Education Director
In ancient Rome, women used hair color to indicate their class in society. What color did poor women use to dye their hair?
Black
_________, the child of former enslaved people, was a pioneer in the modern African American hair care and cosmetics industry.
Sarah Breedlove (Madam C.J. Walker)
During the Golden Age of Greece, early greek scupltures show subjects wearing these styles.
Crown Braids and Chignons
What was the first state?
Delaware