Ancient Civilization
Egyptian women used this natural dye to color their hair and nails
What is henna?
True or False: Makeup was widely used during the Middle Ages.
What is false?
This woman revolutionized African American hair care in the early 1900s.
Who is Madam C.J. Walker?
A professional who enhances or creates characters for films, TV, or theater.
What is a theatrical make-up artist?
This decade saw the rise of beauty salons as women began seeking professional services outside the home.
What is the 1920s?
The ancient group used elaborate hairstyles as a symbol of class and status.
Who are the Greeks?
In the Victorian era, how did women enhance their natural beauty instead of using makeup?
What is pinching cheeks and biting lips?
He invented the thermal curling iron in the late 19th century.
Who is Marcel Grateau?
This career path involves selling and educating others about professional products.
Who is a manufacturer's representative?
This cosmetics pioneer developed makeup specifically for movie actors that wouldn't crack under hot studio lights.
Who is Max Factor?
In ancient Rome, the hair color of choice for wealthy women was this shade.
What is red?
During what century did the first hair salons open in the U.S.?
What is the 19th century?
The first cold wave permanent was introduced in this decade.
What is the 1930s?
This position is obtainable once you have 10 or more years of experience in all facets of hairdressing.
What is a Creative Director?
These two men are credited with pioneering the first method for the cold wave in 1938.
Who are Ralph L. Evans and Everett G. McDonough?
Chinese aristocrats stained their nails with this substance to represent status?
What is gum arabic or gelatin?
The invention of this in the late 1800s revolutionized hairstyling.
What is the curling iron?
He invented the first perm machine.
Who is Charles Nessler?
For this role in the industry, you must have an aptitude for math and accounting.
What is Salon Manager?
This company introduced the first permanent hair color product in 1932.
What is Clairol?
In the Shang Dynasty, what color nails were reserved for royals?
What is gold and silver?
Noblewomen might apply colored powders made from this to subtly tint the skin.
What is lead?
The modern cosmetology industry careers in makeup, nails, skin care, and this rapidly growing field.
What is esthetics?
This position establishes the standard for a salon or manufacturer's image.
What is an artistic director?
The aerosol can of hairspray was originally invented during what time frame we all studied in school.
What is World War II?