Part 1: Orientation Flashcards
Who is responsible for examinations, licensing, and standards?
state board members
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 the ancient Hebrews able to adopt many skincare and grooming techniques from other cultures?
they were nomadic
What is a dye derived from the leaves and shoots of the mignonette tree?
henna
What type of magnificent public buildings were the ancient Romans famous for constructing?
baths
What is the primary purpose of camouflage makeup?
to disguise imperfections such as scars
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 women 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 products
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 development?
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 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 inspector
What did the ancient Egyptians use to dye hair and tattoo skin?
henna
What term refers to a profession that integrates surgical procedures with esthetic treatments?
medical aesthetician
When did women use bleach to make their hair blond?
Renaissance
What became a common practice in the twentieth century?
cosmetic surgery
What ancient culture commonly offered physical treatments in public baths?
Roman
When did a more relaxed approach to clothing, hair, and makeup become popular?
beginning of the twenty-first century
What ancient culture used the way a person looked naked as the basis for determining beauty?
Greek
Who issues requests for compounding pharmacies to mix special preparations?
physicians
What did the ancient Hebrews use to moisten and protect the skin?
olive and grapeseed oils
What can estheticians do if they obtain a medical license?
prescribe medications
What must you obtain before you become an esthetic educator?
certification
What type of esthetics work requires that you join a union?
film and TV makeup artist
What should you know before deciding to become a cosmetics buyer?
you will travel a great deal if you become a buyer
What type of esthetics work requires the supervision of a mortician?
restorative
What is a career that requires an outgoing personality for success?
manufacturer’s representative
