Ancient Cultures
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.
During the reign of Queen Marie Antoinette of France in the Age of Extravagance (1755 to 1793), what beauty fashion was popular?
giant pompadour wigs and scented face powders
In the early twentieth century, Garrett Augustus Morgan created a chemical solution that made wool straighter, inventing the first
chemical hair relaxer
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
Ancient Egyptians were the first civilization to infuse essential oils from for use as perfumes and for purification purposes.
leaves and blossoms
What innovation in beauty did the Persian alchemist Avicenna introduce around 1000 CE?
the steam distillation process for refining essential oils
Why did women pinch their cheeks and bite their lips during the Victorian Age?
to induce natural color
After it was organized in the 1920s, the Associated Master Barbers and Beauticians of America (AMBBA)
established the National Education Council and the Barber Code of Ethics
In the mid- to late twentieth century, all of the following advances in cosmetology technology were introduced EXCEPT
the process for making steam-distilled essential oils
Which of the following is an example of using knowledge about cosmetology’s history to understand a beauty trend?
reinventing a classic style with a modern look, such as brighter haircoloring
The term cosmetology comes from the word kosmetikos, meaning skilled in the use of cosmetics.
Greek
Which Polish immigrant Americanized his name in 1908 and moved to Los Angeles, where he began making and selling makeup?
Max Factor
All of the following are examples of how the Internet started to be used in cosmetology in the early twenty-first century EXCEPT
allowing clients to bring homemade color formulas made from online videos to the salon
Becoming a specialist in a service type covered by a cosmetology license requires
additional training and expertise
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
Which innovation in beauty technology originated in the Victorian era?
the curling iron
the child of former enslaved people, was a pioneer in the modern African American hair care and cosmetics industry.
Sarah Breedlove
In the twentieth century, the new motion picture industry inspired all of the following beauty advances EXCEPT .
the Gibson Girls’ tiny waists and bouffant hairstyles for women
The responsibilities of a salon manager can vary from one salon to another, but the typical salon manager may be responsible for all of the following EXCEP
training stylists to use a company’s chemical-service products
Why did women in ancient Rome color their hair?
They colored their hair to indicate their social class.
In 1906, Charles Nessler invented the first perm process that curled hair by .
the fade hairstyle with pencil moustaches for men
What was David Beckham’s impact on cosmetology trends in the early twenty-first century?
David Beckham inspired men to embrace a more body-conscious style.
Which 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 was an early example of an entrepreneurial female beautician?
Martha Matilda Harper
Cosmetologists may choose to specialize and work in a specific type of facility. Which facility would be least appropriate for a specialist?
massage clinic