The history of barbering Flashcards
Archaeological studies have shown that simple implements were made to cut hair using _________, __________, and ________.
sharpened flints, oyster shells, bone
Many primitive cultures had belief systems that elevated tribal barbers to positions of importance; one such position was a
shaman
What Latin word meaning “beard” is the origin of the word barber
Barba
During the Middle Ages, a _________ was a distinguishing style worn by clergymen
Tonsure
Which of the following historical figures encouraged shaving by imposing a tax on beards?
Peter the Great
In what year did barber-surgeons begin practicing after they took over the role of physician and surgeon from the clergy
1163
In 1540, Henry Vlll recombined the barbers and surgeons of London through an Act of Parliament by granting a chater to the
Company of Barber-Surgeons
The symbol of the barber pole is thought to have evolved from what technical procedure performed by the barer-surgeons
Bloodletting
Many Europeans had become so dependent upon the services of the barber-surgeons with them to America
Dutch and Swedish
One interpretation of the red, white and blue barber pole colors is that the colors represent _________, _________ and __________
Blood, veins and bandages
In the early 1900’s in New York City, what system outlined strict disinfection and cleaning practices
Terminal methods system
Which of the following organizations developed standards
National Association of Barber Boards of America (NABBA)
The National Association of State Board of Barber Examiners was created in _________ to sp required qualifications for barber examination applicants and the methods used in their evaluation
1929
The Associated Master Barbers and Beauticians of America (AMBBA) adopted the barber code of ethics to promote
professional responsibility
What does the acronym NABBA stand for
National Association of Barber Boards of America
What time period in history represented the heyday for American barbershops, with many men visiting their neighborhood shops every two weeks to maintain a clean-cut appearance
1940’s and 1950’s
In the 1960’s the barbershop culture became less attractive to younger generations of men because it was associated with
the conservatism of their parents’ generation
In the 1990s, what became popular that drew men away from barbershops
Full-service salons and spas
One noteworthy improvement to barbering over the past century includes
regulatory and educational standards
In 2010, what barbering fashion trend returned for young men
Beards and beard designs
