Ch. 1 History And Opportunity Flashcards

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In ancient Egypt what queen stained her nails red by dipping her fingertips in henna

A

Queen Nefertiti

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2
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In ancient Rome what women colored their hair blonde

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Middle class

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3
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In Ancient Rome what women tinted their hair red

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Noblewomen

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4
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Ancient Rome poor women color their hair

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Black

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5
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In history bloodletting was a medical procedure thought to strengthen what

A

Immune system

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6
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In the salon industry what is DSC known as

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Distributor sales consultant

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7
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One of the most austere and restrictive periods in history with respect to appearance enhancement is the _________ _____.

A

Victorian age

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8
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The key to success in the field of cosmetology, regardless what path you choose, is to

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Continue to learn and educate yourself on new trends

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9
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The art and science of beautifying and improving skin, nails, and hair, and the study of cosmetics and their application.

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Cosmetology

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10
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What was the earliest that archaeological studies reveal that hair cutting hair styling were practiced

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The Ice Age

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11
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Who were the first to cultivate beauty in an extravagant fashion and use of cosmetics as part of their personal beautification habits and religious ceremonies, and when preparing the deceased for burial?

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Egyptians

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12
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What did the barberpole represent

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The staff that the patient would hold on to in order for the veins in the arm to stand out during bloodletting

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13
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What was the trend in the Middle Ages (for women)

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Colored make up on cheeks and lips but not eyes

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14
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What Greek word is the term cosmetology derived from

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Kosmetikos

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15
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Define kosmetikos

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Skilled in the use of cosmetics

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16
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What ordinary items were used as implements and hair adornment during the Ice Age

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Sharpened Flint, oyster shells, or bone

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17
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When was the first evidence of cosmetics in Egypt recorded

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3000 BC

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18
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Which Egyptian Queen had a personal cosmetics factory

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Cleopatra

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19
Q

In ancient times men sometimes did what

A

Seeing their lips and nails

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20
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What did the Chinese aristocrats rub on their nails to turn them Crimson or Ebony

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Tinted mixture of gum arabica, gelatin, beeswax, and egg whites

21
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During the chow dynasty, what might have happened to people who were not double bore if they were caught tinting their nails

A

Faced death as a punishment

22
Q

And 500 BC the Golden age of… hairstyling became a highly developed art

23
Q

Greek women applied preparations of. . . on their faces, _______ on their eyes, and _______ on their cheeks and lips

A

White lead, kohl, vermillion (cinnabar)

24
Q

Which of the following techniques was originally developed by a physician during the Middle Ages

A

Steam distillation

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What was discouraged during the Renaissance
Highly colored preparations on the lips, cheeks, and eyes
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During the Renaissance, women shave their eyebrows and hair length to appear
Intelligent
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During the Victorian age, what did women used to preserve their health and beauty of the skin
Beauty mask
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What were beauty masks made from
Honey, eggs, milk, oatmeal, fruits, vegetables, and other natural ingredients
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What did Victorian women do to induce natural color rather than using cosmetics
Thanks their cheeks bite their lips
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Up until the 19th century Barbara's performed the following services
Minor surgery, haircutting, dentistry
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True or false, at the till the 19th century, it was common practice for people of both genders to wear wigs
True
32
What would be considered a modern example of a wig
Hair extensions
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What are two major developments that occurred in the early 20th century that changed Americans ideas about beauty
Tube mascara and nail wearing
34
Who invented a heavily wired machine supplied electrical current to metal rods around which has strands were wrapped
Charles Nessler
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What method was most appropriate for your long hair
Spiral wrapping
36
Sarah Breedlove is known for
Organizing one of the first national meetings for business woman in the US, pioneering the modern African-American hair care and cosmetics industry, devising sophisticated sales and marketing strategies for her hair care products
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Who invented the curling iron
Marcel Grateau
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Charles Revson borrowed formulas from what industry to develop his nail polish
Automobile paint industry
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Which two movie stars helped make nail polish popular in the 1930s
Jean Harlow and Gloria Swanson
40
When was the first permanent hair color product introduced
1932
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Today's alkaline pounds of modern versions of what method of permanent waving in 1941
Cold Waves
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A term used today that refers to the variety of permanent waving and straightening options for clients are called
Texture services
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Who is the stylus that shook the beauty world in the 1960s with his geometric cuts
Vidal Sassoon
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Which of the following best describes the use of beauty products during the 1980s
Heavy eyeshadow and blush
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The 21st-century is currently considered the age of______ in the beauty industry
Specialization
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Since the 1980s the salon industry has evolved to include_____ A term coined by
Day spas, Noel DiCaprio
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By 2005 it was a commonplace for many salons to use
Computerized appointment scheduling
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Today most salons use _____ to provide information about their location, services,Business hours, and so on to clients and potential clients
Social networking
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Ancient records show this matter for coloring
Berries, tree bark, minerals, nuts, herbs, and leaves