Chapter 1-History and Career Opportunities Flashcards

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Which civilization was the first to infuse essential oils from the leaves, bark, and blossoms of plants for use as perfumes and for purification purposes?

A

The Egyptians

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Archaeological studies reveal that haircutting and hairstyling were practiced in some form as early as?

A

The Ice Age

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3
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The Art and Science of Beautifying and improving the skin, nails, and hair is?

A

Cosmetology

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4
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The first culture to cultivate beauty in an extravagant fashion was?

A

The Egyptians

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5
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In 3000 B.C., the first recorded use of a hair-coloring agent was the use of?

A

Henna

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6
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Hairdressing was an art during the time of the _____________ for those who wore elaborate wigs and head dresses.

A

Middle Ages

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7
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During the Middle Ages, women wore colored makeup on their?

A

Lips

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8
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In ancient Rome, haircolor was used by women to indicate?

A

Class in Society

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9
Q

The barber pole has it roots of origin in what profession?

A

Medicine

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10
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To achieve a look of greater intelligence during the Renaissance, women…

A

Shaved their eyebrows and hairline

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11
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A popular method of adding color to the face during the Victorian Age was to…

A

Pinch the cheeks to induce natural color

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12
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In 1938, Arnold F. Willatt developed a method of permanent waving that used waving lotion with no heat called a…

A

Cold Wave

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13
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In 1932, Charles Revson of Revlon marketed the first what?

A

Nail Polish

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14
Q

In 1998, Creative Nail Design introduced the first spa…

A

Pedicure System

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15
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To be a successful salon manager, it is important to have…

A

Ability to manage people

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