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MILADY - ESTHETICS > PART 1: ORIENTATION / CHAPTER 1- History & Career Opportunities In Esthetics > Flashcards

PART 1: ORIENTATION / CHAPTER 1- History & Career Opportunities In Esthetics Flashcards

1
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Who is responsible for examinations, licensing & standards?

A

State board members

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2
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What did the ancient Egyptians do before other cultures?

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Cultivate beauty in an extravagant fashion.

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3
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What is restoration work?

A

The esthetics specialization associated with mortuary science.

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4
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Why were the ancient Hebrews able to adopt many skin care & grooming techniques from other cultures?

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They were nomadic

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5
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What is a dye derived from leaves & shoots of the mignonette tree?

A

Henna

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6
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What type of magnificent public buildings were the ancient Romans famous for constructing?

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Baths

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7
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What is the primary purpose of camouflage makeup?

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To disguise imperfections such as scars.

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8
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Where was the ancient method of hair removal know as threading invented?

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Japan

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9
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What is the ancient Greek word meaning “skilled in the use of cosmetics”?

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Kozmetikos

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10
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Where on their faces did women wear colored makeup during the Middle Ages?

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Cheeks & lips

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11
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What does a manufacturer’s representative do?

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Train others on product knowledge & how to sell products.

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12
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What was a bare (shaved or tweezed) eyebrow thought to signify during the Renaissance?

A

Greater intelligence

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13
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What do mobile estheticians do?

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Own portable equipment & make house or office calls.

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14
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What was true of some elaborate hairstyles during the Age of Extravagance?

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They contained gardens & menageries.

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15
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What is product development?

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Field of creating new products & technologies.

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16
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When did women pinch their cheeks & bite their lips to add color?

A

Victorian Age

17
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What career should those with journalistic abilities consider pursuing?

A

Esthetics writer

18
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What is a buyers responsibility?

A

Purchasing products to be sold & used in stores.

19
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What term refers to the art of manipulating materials on an atomic or molecular scale?

A

Nanotechnology

20
Q

Who visits spas & salons to ensure compliance with state regulations?

A

State licensing inspector

21
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What did the ancient Egyptians use to dye hair and tattoos skin?

A

Henna

22
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What term refers to a profession that integrates surgical procedures with esthetic treatments?

A

Medical aesthetician

23
Q

When did women use bleach to make their hair blond?

A

Renaissance

24
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What became a common practice in the twentieth century?

A

Cosmetic surgery

25
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What ancient culture commonly offered physical treatments in public baths?

A

Roman

26
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When did a more relaxed approach to clothing, hair & makeup become popular?

A

Beginning of the twenty-first century.

27
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What ancient culture used the way a person looked naked as the basis for determining beauty?

A

Greek

28
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Who issues requests for compounding pharmacies to mix special preparations?

A

Physicians

29
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What did the ancient Hebrews use to moisten & protect the skin?

A

Olive & grape seed oils

30
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What can estheticians do if they obtain a medical license?

A

Prescribe medications

31
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What must you obtain before you become an esthetics educator?

A

Certification

32
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What type of esthetics work requires that you join a union?

A

Film & TV makeup artist

33
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What should you know before deciding to become a cosmetics buyer?

A

You will travel a great deal if you become a buyer.

34
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What type of esthetics work requires the supervision of a mortician?

A

Restoration

35
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What is a career that requires an outgoing personality for success?

A

Manufacturer’s representative

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