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Who developed the technique of using irons for waving and curling hair in 1875?
Who developed the technique of using irons for waving and curling hair in 1875?
The barber pole, symbol of the barber-surgeon, originally represented which practice?
The barber pole, symbol of the barber-surgeon, originally represented which practice?
Which duo invented the first permanent wave technique that did not require a machine?
Which duo invented the first permanent wave technique that did not require a machine?
Who is acknowledged as an important pioneer in the modern black hair-care and cosmetics industry?
Who is acknowledged as an important pioneer in the modern black hair-care and cosmetics industry?
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Which of the following duties is an entry-level cosmetologist typically not expected to perform?
Which of the following duties is an entry-level cosmetologist typically not expected to perform?
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Who developed the technique of using irons for waving and curling hair in 1875?
Who developed the technique of using irons for waving and curling hair in 1875?
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The barber pole, symbol of the barber-surgeon, originally represented which practice?
The barber pole, symbol of the barber-surgeon, originally represented which practice?
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Which duo invented the first permanent wave technique that did not require a machine?
Which duo invented the first permanent wave technique that did not require a machine?
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Who is acknowledged as an important pioneer in the modern black hair-care and cosmetics industry?
Who is acknowledged as an important pioneer in the modern black hair-care and cosmetics industry?
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Which of the following duties is an entry-level cosmetologist typically not expected to perform?
Which of the following duties is an entry-level cosmetologist typically not expected to perform?
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Study Notes
History of Cosmetology
- In the Middle Ages, Pope Alexander III prohibited monks and priests from shedding blood, leading them to seek assistance from barbers.
Barber-Surgeon Symbolism
- The barber pole originated from the early practice of bloodletting.
Hair Styling Techniques
- In 1875, Marcel Grateau developed the technique of using irons for waving and curling hair.
Permanent Wave Techniques
- The first permanent wave technique that didn't require a machine was invented by Evans and McDonough.
Pioneers of Cosmetology
- Madam C.J. Walker was a prominent pioneer in the modern black hair-care and cosmetics industry.
Cosmetology Careers
- An entry-level cosmetologist is not expected to perform administrative tasks like paying bills.
- The typical first job offered to a new cosmetology graduate is as a salon stylist.
Hair Services
- A texture service specialist provides services for clients desiring a new wave pattern.
History of Cosmetology
- In the Middle Ages, Pope Alexander III prohibited monks and priests from shedding blood, leading them to seek assistance from barbers.
Barber-Surgeon Symbolism
- The barber pole originated from the early practice of bloodletting.
Hair Styling Techniques
- In 1875, Marcel Grateau developed the technique of using irons for waving and curling hair.
Permanent Wave Techniques
- The first permanent wave technique that didn't require a machine was invented by Evans and McDonough.
Pioneers of Cosmetology
- Madam C.J. Walker was a prominent pioneer in the modern black hair-care and cosmetics industry.
Cosmetology Careers
- An entry-level cosmetologist is not expected to perform administrative tasks like paying bills.
- The typical first job offered to a new cosmetology graduate is as a salon stylist.
Hair Services
- A texture service specialist provides services for clients desiring a new wave pattern.
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Test your knowledge of cosmetology history, from ancient practices to modern techniques. Discover the origins of barber poles, permanent waves, and more.
