Cosmetology HIstory Flashcards
Define Cosmetology
The art and science of beautifying and improving the skin, nails, and hair and includes the study of cosmetics and their application
Define Kosmetikos
Greek word meaning skilled in the use of cosmetics
who had a variety of hairstyles that were used as a symbol of tribal traditions and conveyed a message of age, marital status, power, and rank.
The Africans
What society has teenage girls and boys undergoing initiation rites as a part of the journey to adulthood.
The southeast African societies
Who were the first people to cultivate beauty in an extravagant fashion
The Egyptians
Who used cosmetics as a part of their personal beautification habits, religious ceremonies, and preparations of the deceased for burial
The Egyptians
Who used minerals, insects, and berries to create makeup for their eyes, lips, and skin
The Eygptians
Who stained their nails red by dipping their fingertips in henna, and wore lavish makeup designs, and used custom blended essential oils as signature scents
Queen Nefertiti
Who took their dedication to beauty to an entirely new level by erecting a personal cosmetics factory next to the dead sea
Queen Cleopatra
Who created Kohl makeup
The Egyptians
Who used gum arabic, gelatin, beeswax, and egg whites to rub onto their nails to color them crimson or ebony
The Chinese
Who had the royal colors of gold and silver in their dynasty
The Zhou (chou) dynasty
