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What is cosmetology?
What is cosmetology?
- The science of skin care
- The art of hair styling, nail technology, and esthetics (correct)
- The study of ancient beauty practices
- None of the above
When were haircutting and hairstyling practiced in some form, according to archaeological studies?
When were haircutting and hairstyling practiced in some form, according to archaeological studies?
During the Ice Age
______ were made from berries, tree bark, minerals, insects, herbs, leaves, and other materials.
______ were made from berries, tree bark, minerals, insects, herbs, leaves, and other materials.
Pigments
The _________ were the first to cultivate beauty in extravagant fashion.
The _________ were the first to cultivate beauty in extravagant fashion.
What was henna used for?
What was henna used for?
Who stained her nails red by dipping them in henna?
Who stained her nails red by dipping them in henna?
What did Queen Cleopatra build by the Dead Sea?
What did Queen Cleopatra build by the Dead Sea?
Kohl makeup was originally made from a mixture of ground galena, sulfur, and _______.
Kohl makeup was originally made from a mixture of ground galena, sulfur, and _______.
During the ______ Dynasty (1600 B.C.) Chinese aristocrats colored their nails using a tinted mixture.
During the ______ Dynasty (1600 B.C.) Chinese aristocrats colored their nails using a tinted mixture.
Throughout the _______ Dynasty (1100 B.C.) gold and silver were the royal colors.
Throughout the _______ Dynasty (1100 B.C.) gold and silver were the royal colors.
During the golden age of ______, hairstyling became a highly developed art.
During the golden age of ______, hairstyling became a highly developed art.
What is vermillion used for?
What is vermillion used for?
______ women had facials made of milk and bread or fine wine.
______ women had facials made of milk and bread or fine wine.
Women in Rome used _____ to indicate their class in society.
Women in Rome used _____ to indicate their class in society.
Noblewomen in Rome tinted their hair:
Noblewomen in Rome tinted their hair:
Middle-class women in Rome tinted their hair:
Middle-class women in Rome tinted their hair:
Poor women in Rome tinted their hair:
Poor women in Rome tinted their hair:
During the ______ women wore towering hairdresses but not cosmetics on their eyes.
During the ______ women wore towering hairdresses but not cosmetics on their eyes.
Who was Avicenna?
Who was Avicenna?
The unusual practice of shaving the eyebrows and hairline occurred during the ______.
The unusual practice of shaving the eyebrows and hairline occurred during the ______.
Fashions in dress and personal grooming were influenced by the social mores of _______ during the Victorian age.
Fashions in dress and personal grooming were influenced by the social mores of _______ during the Victorian age.
During the Victorian Age women used _____________ to preserve the health and beauty of their skin.
During the Victorian Age women used _____________ to preserve the health and beauty of their skin.
Victorian women are said to have ______ their cheeks to induce a natural color.
Victorian women are said to have ______ their cheeks to induce a natural color.
What invention in the early twentieth century gave viewers a look at celebrities?
What invention in the early twentieth century gave viewers a look at celebrities?
Who created and sold makeup to stars that wouldn't cake or crack under studio lights?
Who created and sold makeup to stars that wouldn't cake or crack under studio lights?
Who invented a heavily wired machine that supplied electrical current for hair styling?
Who invented a heavily wired machine that supplied electrical current for hair styling?
What wrapping technique was introduced after World War 1?
What wrapping technique was introduced after World War 1?
__________, also known as Madam C.J. Walker, suffered from a scalp condition that caused her to lose hair.
__________, also known as Madam C.J. Walker, suffered from a scalp condition that caused her to lose hair.
Who invented the first curling iron heated by a gas burner?
Who invented the first curling iron heated by a gas burner?
During the early 1920's women's magazines deemed cosmetics _______ and refused to print advertisements for them.
During the early 1920's women's magazines deemed cosmetics _______ and refused to print advertisements for them.
The pre-heat perm method was introduced in _______.
The pre-heat perm method was introduced in _______.
Who pioneered a method alternative to the machine perm?
Who pioneered a method alternative to the machine perm?
Who marketed the first nail polish in 1932?
Who marketed the first nail polish in 1932?
Who introduced the first permanent hair color product in 1932?
Who introduced the first permanent hair color product in 1932?
What did Max Factor create in 1935 for actors?
What did Max Factor create in 1935 for actors?
Who invented the cold wave that used no machines or heat in 1938?
Who invented the cold wave that used no machines or heat in 1938?
In _____ scientists developed a way of permanent waving that used waving lotion.
In _____ scientists developed a way of permanent waving that used waving lotion.
Who turned the hairstyling world on its ear in the 1960's?
Who turned the hairstyling world on its ear in the 1960's?
In the 1970's _______ hairdressers introduced the art of hair weaving using aluminum foil.
In the 1970's _______ hairdressers introduced the art of hair weaving using aluminum foil.
In the _______ makeup went full circle, from barely there to heavily made up.
In the _______ makeup went full circle, from barely there to heavily made up.
What did Creative Nail Design create in 1998?
What did Creative Nail Design create in 1998?
Who first coined the name 'day spas' in the late 1980's?
Who first coined the name 'day spas' in the late 1980's?
Flashcards
Cosmetology
Cosmetology
The practice of enhancing appearance, including hairstyling, nail care, and skincare.
Hairstyling's Ancient Roots
Hairstyling's Ancient Roots
Hairstyling practices have been around since the Ice Age.
Natural Beauty Enhancements
Natural Beauty Enhancements
Ancient people used natural ingredients like berries, minerals, and plants for beauty enhancements.
Egyptian Beauty Practices
Egyptian Beauty Practices
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Queen Nefertiti's Style
Queen Nefertiti's Style
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Cleopatra's Cosmetics
Cleopatra's Cosmetics
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Ancient Kohl Makeup
Ancient Kohl Makeup
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Shang Dynasty Nail Tinting
Shang Dynasty Nail Tinting
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Forbidden Nail Colors
Forbidden Nail Colors
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Hair Styling in Ancient Greece
Hair Styling in Ancient Greece
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Vermillion Makeup
Vermillion Makeup
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Roman Beauty Practices
Roman Beauty Practices
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Middle Ages Beauty Trends
Middle Ages Beauty Trends
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Avicenna's Contribution
Avicenna's Contribution
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Renaissance Eyebrow Trends
Renaissance Eyebrow Trends
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Victorian Beauty Standards
Victorian Beauty Standards
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Victorian Skincare Practices
Victorian Skincare Practices
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Natural Color Techniques
Natural Color Techniques
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Beauty Standards in Film
Beauty Standards in Film
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Max Factor's Innovation
Max Factor's Innovation
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Nessler's Hair Curling Invention
Nessler's Hair Curling Invention
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Croquignole Wrapping
Croquignole Wrapping
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Madame C.J. Walker's Contribution
Madame C.J. Walker's Contribution
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Marcel Grateau's Curling Iron
Marcel Grateau's Curling Iron
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Cosmetics in the 1920s
Cosmetics in the 1920s
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First Pre-Heat Perm
First Pre-Heat Perm
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Evans and McDonough's Innovation
Evans and McDonough's Innovation
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Modern Nail Polish
Modern Nail Polish
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Permanent Hair Color
Permanent Hair Color
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Pancake Makeup
Pancake Makeup
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Cold Wave Perm
Cold Wave Perm
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Permanent Wave with Waving Lotion
Permanent Wave with Waving Lotion
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Geometric Haircuts
Geometric Haircuts
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Hair Weaving Techniques
Hair Weaving Techniques
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Heavy Eye Makeup Trend
Heavy Eye Makeup Trend
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Spa Pedicure
Spa Pedicure
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Day Spa Term
Day Spa Term
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Study Notes
Cosmetology Basics
- Cosmetology encompasses hair styling, nail technology, and esthetics.
Historical Perspectives
- Hairstyling practices date back to the Ice Age.
- Evidence shows the use of natural pigments from berries, minerals, and plants for beauty.
- Egyptians pioneered extravagant beauty cultivation and used henna for staining hair and nails.
- Queen Nefertiti is known for her red stained nails and lavish use of makeup.
- Queen Cleopatra established a cosmetics factory near the Dead Sea.
Makeup and Pigments
- Kohl makeup was originally made from ground galena mixed with sulfur and animal fat.
- In the Shang Dynasty, aristocrats used a colored mixture of gum, gelatin, and egg whites to tint nails.
- The Chou Dynasty prohibited commoners from wearing royal nail colors, punishable by death.
Ancient Greece and Rome
- Greece's golden age saw hairstyling as an art, with perfumes used in religious rites.
- Vermillion, a brilliant red pigment, was popular among Greek women for makeup.
- Roman women used milky facials for skincare and colored hair to signify social class:
- Noblewomen opted for red, middle-class women for blond, and poor women for black.
The Middle Ages and Beyond
- During the Middle Ages, women favored intricate hairstyles and focused on lips and cheeks for cosmetics.
- Avicenna, a Persian physician, improved steam distillation around AD 1000.
- The Renaissance era featured unique eyebrow shaving to enhance perceived intelligence.
Victorian Influence
- Queen Victoria's era saw a shift in dress and grooming influenced by social norms.
- Masks made from natural ingredients were popular for skin care.
- Victorian women used techniques like pinching cheeks for natural color.
20th Century Innovations
- Motion pictures showcased celebrities with impeccable beauty standards.
- Max Factor created makeup suitable for filming, preventing caking under lights.
- Charles Nessler invented a steam curling machine for hairstyling.
- The introduction of croquignole wrapping followed World War 1.
Notable Figures
- Madame C.J. Walker gained fame for her hair care products aimed at various scalp conditions.
- Marcel Grateau revolutionized curling irons with gas and electric versions.
Advancements in Beauty Products
- In the 1920s, societal views on cosmetics shifted; initially deemed improper, they became major advertising sources.
- The first pre-heat perm method was introduced in 1931, enhancing curl longevity.
- Ralph L. Evans and Everett G. McDonough developed a chemical heat method for curls in the same era.
- Charles Revson marketed the first modern nail polish in 1932, influenced by automotive paints.
Further Developments
- Lawrence Gelb launched the first permanent hair color product in 1932 with his company Clairol.
- Max Factor's pancake makeup in 1935 offered a natural look for color film.
- Arnold F. Willatt created the cold wave in 1938, a precursor to modern perms.
Major Milestones
- In 1941, scientists invented a permanent wave using waving lotion.
- Vidal Sassoon introduced geometric haircuts in the 1960s, transforming styling norms.
- The 1970s saw French hairdressers popularize hair weaving techniques.
- The 1980s marked a trend shift back to bold makeup styles, with heavy eye effects becoming popular.
Contemporary Developments
- Creative Nail Design launched the first spa pedicure system in 1998.
- The term "day spa" was coined in the late 1980s by beauty legend Noel Decaprio, reflecting evolving salon trends.
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Test your knowledge on the foundational terms of cosmetology with these flashcards from Milady Chapter 1. This quiz covers essential vocabulary, including the history and art of hair styling, nail technology, and esthetics. Perfect for students beginning their journey in beauty school!
