History/Career Options Flashcards
Who is responsible for examinations, licensing and standards?
state board member
What did the ancient Egyptians do before other cultures?
cultivate beauty in an extravagant fashion
What is restoration work?
the esthetics specialization associated with mortuary science.
Why were ancient Hebrews able to adopt many skin care/grooming techniques from other cultures?
they were nomadic
What is a dye derived from leaves and shoots of mignonette tree?
henna
What type of magnificent public buildings were then ancient Romans famous for constructing?
baths
What is the primary purpose of camouflage makeup?
to disguise imperfections
Where was the ancient method of hair removal known as threading invented?
Japan
What is the ancient Greek word meaning “skilled in the use of cosmetics?
Kozmetikos
Where on their faces did woman wear colored makeup during the middle ages?
Cheeks and lips
What does a manufacturer’s representative do?
train others on product knowledge and how to sell product
What was a bare (shaved or tweezed) eyebrow thought to signify during the Renaissance?
greater intelligence
What do mobile estheticians do?
own portable equipment and make house or office calls
What was true of some elaborate hairstyles during the Age of Extravagance
they contained gardens and menageries
What is product develpment?
field of creating new products and technologies
When did women pinch their cheeks and bite their lips to add color?
Victorian Age
What career should those with journalistic abilities consider pursuing?
Esthetics writer
What is a buyer’s responsibility?
purchasing products to be sold and used in the stores.
What term refers to the art of manipulating materials on an atomic or molecular scale?
nanotechnology
Who visits spas and salons to ensure compliance with state regulations?
state licensing inspectors
What did the ancient Egyptians use to dye hair and tattoo skin?
henna
What term refers to a profession that integrates surgical procedures w/ esthetics?
