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What term is used to encompass a broad range of specialty areas, including hairstyling, nail technology, and esthetics?
What type of education is related to employment or license requirements and used to enrich skill sets?
Continuing education
What is the art and science of beautifying the skin, nails, and hair?
Cosmetology
Archaeological studies reveal that haircutting and hairstyling were practiced during the _____ Age.
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Which Greek word means skilled in the use of cosmetics?
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What people colored their hair with red earth and wore elaborate hairstyles as a symbol of stature?
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What civilization was the first to cultivate beauty in an extravagant fashion?
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Which people used mineral, insects, and berries to create early makeup?
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Who stained her nails red by dipping her fingertips in henna?
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What civilization used kohl makeup to line the eyes?
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What people rubbed a tinted mixture onto their nails to color them?
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During the Golden Age, which women applied white lead onto their faces?
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Who erected a personal cosmetics factory next to the Dead Sea?
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What people used facials made of milk and bread or fine wine?
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What social class's women used hair color to indicate their class?
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In the Middle Ages, women wore colored makeup on their cheeks and lips, but not on their eyes.
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Who refined the process of steam distillation?
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During the Renaissance, people shaved their eyebrows and hairlines to show a greater expanse of _____
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In the Victorian Age, women used beauty masks and packs made from natural ingredients like honey and _____.
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Who began making and selling makeup to movie stars in 1908?
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Who invented a heavily wired machine for hair waving in 1906?
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Who is also known as Madame C.J. Walker?
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Who invented the first curling iron in 1872?
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What perm method was introduced in 1931?
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Who marketed the first nail polish in 1932?
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Who invented the cold wave in 1938?
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Who turned the hairstyling world on its ear with geometric cuts in the 1960s?
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In the 1980s, what makeup styles became popular?
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Who coined the term 'day spa'?
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In 1989, what significant industry event took place?
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What is a person responsible for training others in a salon to perform color services called?
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What position requires a dedicated interest in learning various cutting styles and techniques?
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What role is integral for creating education that drives sales in a manufacturer?
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What position oversees, coaches, and mentors all of the company's educators?
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What is the role of a Cosmetology Instructor?
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What person works behind the scenes at magazine and Internet photo shoots?
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Study Notes
Appearance Enhancement
- Encompasses hairstyling, nail technology, and esthetics.
Continuing Education
- Related to employment/licensure; enhances skill sets and furthers careers.
Cosmetology
- The art and science of beautifying skin, nails, and hair, including cosmetics application.
Historical Practices
- Haircutting and hairstyling traces back to The Ice Age.
- Early hair dyeing practiced by African cultures using red earth.
- Egyptians pioneered cosmetics for personal beautification, religious ceremonies, and funerals.
Ancient Civilizations
- Egyptians created makeup from minerals, insects, and berries around 2630 BC; used henna for nails and hair.
- Greeks favored elaborate hairstyling and cosmetics during the Golden Age.
- Romans extensively used fragrances; facials involved varied natural ingredients.
Notable Figures
- Queen Nefertiti used henna for nails and lavish makeup.
- Cleopatra established a cosmetics factory by the Dead Sea.
Evolution of Beauty Practices
- The Middle Ages featured intricate hairstyles and minimal eye makeup.
- Avicenna innovated steam distillation for cosmetics.
- The Renaissance emphasized a high forehead for beauty, featuring minimal eye makeup.
20th Century Innovations
- Max Factor introduced makeup tailored for studio conditions in 1908.
- Charles Nessler invented an electrical waving machine in 1906.
- Madame C.J. Walker established a major haircare business in 1910.
Mid-20th Century Developments
- 1931 saw the introduction of the preheat perm method.
- Lawrence Gelb launched the first permanent hair color in 1932.
- Vidal Sassoon revolutionized hairstyling in the 1960s with geometric cuts.
Cosmetic Trends and Market Growth
- 1920s experienced rapid growth in the cosmetics industry; advertisements surged.
- 1999 marked a peak in spa industry revenue, reaching $14.2 billion.
Professional Roles in Cosmetology
- Haircolor specialist: trains others in color services.
- Texture specialist: trains on texture services.
- Haircutting specialist: focuses on various cutting techniques.
- Salon trainer: educates salon staff in technical and management skills.
- Distributor sales consultant: informs salons about products and trends.
- Manufacturer educator: teaches stylist product usage and mastery.
- Artistic director: sets salon or brand image standards and inspires creativity.
- Education director: bridges brand and hairdresser, creating educational standards.
- Cosmetology instructor: educates future cosmetologists.
- Film, theatrical, or editorial stylist: works on shoots and sets, focusing on continuing education.
- Creative director: oversees brand success and educates other stylists, requiring extensive industry experience.
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Description
This flashcard quiz covers key terms from Milady's Chapter 1, focused on the history and career opportunities in the field of cosmetology. Test your knowledge on essential concepts such as appearance enhancement and continuing education relevant to the beauty industry.
