Cosmetology
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.
What social role did braid patterns and hairstyles play in many ancient African tribes?
Braid patterns and hairstyles were used to indicate a persons tribe, marital status, and religion
What innovation in beauty did the Persian alchemist Avicenna introduce around 1000 CE?
The steam distillation process for refining essential oils
During which austere and restrictive period in British history (1837 to 1901) did queen Victoria reign?
Victorian age
Why is it valuable for cosmetologists to understand the history of cosmetology?
Knowledge of history provides a deeper understanding of beauty trends and their origins
The term cosmetology comes from the .... word kosmetikos, meaning skilled in the use of cosmetics.
Greek
Why did women in ancient Rome color their hair?
They colored their hair to indicate their social class
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 polish immigrant Americanized his name in 1908 and moved to Los Angeles, where he began making and selling makeup?
Max Factor
After it was organized in the 1920's the associated Master Barbers and Beauticians of America (AMBBA) .....
Established the National Education Council and the Barber Code of Ethics.
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
In 1906, Charles Nessler invented the first perm process that curled hair by .....?
Wrapping the hair around metal rods heated by electric current
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
...., the child of former slaves, was pioneer in the modern African American hair care and cosmetics industry.
Sarah Breedlove
Which of the following is an example of using knowledge about cosmetology's history to understand a beauty trend?
Reinventing a style with a modern look, such as brighter hair coloring.
Cosmetologists may choose to specialize and work in a specific type of facility. Which facility would be least appropriate for a specialist.
Massage clinic
In the twentieth century, which beauty trend did celebrity Farrah Fawcett inspire?
long, layered hairstyles
Why did women pinch their cheeks and bite their lips during the Victorian Age?
to induce natural color
In 1985, a hairdresser, ....., led by his passion for his craft and environment, revolutionized the beauty industry by inventing the worlds first ammonia-free hair color.
Farouk Shami
Your license will unlock countless doors for employment. However, your career must be ....
Fueled with personal dedication and passion
Becoming a specialist in a service type covered by a cosmetology license requires ....?
Additional training and expertise
Which innovation in beauty technology originated in the Victorian era?
Ancient Egyptians were the first civilization to infuse essential oils from .... for use as perfumes and for purification purposes.
leaves and blossoms
Who was an early example of an entrepreneurial female beautician?
Martha Matilda Harper
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