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Kosmetikos is a Greek word that means:
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skilled in the use of cosmetics
The term "cosmetology" is based on this Greek word |
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Humans have been practicing haircutting and hairstyling since:
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The Glacial Age
There is archeological evidence that haircutting and hairstyling were practiced as early as the glacial age |
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Cosmetics were first used by the:
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Egyptians
Ancient Egyptians used cosmetics for beautification, in religious ceremonies, and in preparing the dead for burial |
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A dye called henna, used to give the hair a reddish tint, is derived from:
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the leaves of an ornamental shrub
Henna is extracted from the henna plant, an ornamental shrub |
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As long ago as 3000 B.C., nail care was practiced in:
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Egypt and China
Ancient Egyptian men and women stained their nails with henna, and in China, nails were painted black and red |
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Among the women of ancient Rome, hair color was an indication of:
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their class in society
In ancient Rome women of different social classes colored their hair specific colors |
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After Pope Alexander III forbade monks and priests to shed blood, they were assisted by:
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barbers
Barbers regularly performed bloodletting and minor surgery, administered herbs, and later pulled teeth. |
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The origins of the barber pole can be traced back to the practice of:
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bloodletting
One interpretation of the colors of the barber's pole is that red represented the blood, blue the veins, and white the bandages. |
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The use of irons for waving and curling the hair was a technique developed by:
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Marcel Grateau
The technique is still known today as marcel waving |
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The first permanent wave technique that used chemical heat rather than a machine was invented by:
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Evans and McDonough
These two scientists invented a permanent waving method that used external heat generated by a chemical reaction. |
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In the history of African-American hair care and cosmetics, an important early figure was:
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Madam C. J. Walker
Madam Walker marketed her own products and built a factory, salon, and school. |
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One of the duties an entry-level cosmetologist is not expected to perform is:
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paying bills
The salon owner or manager is responsible for paying the salon's bills |
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The first job a new cosmetology graduate is usually offered is:
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salon stylist
An entry-level salon stylist is generally expected to perform a variety of duties. |
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If a client desires a new wave pattern, he or she will likely be serviced by a:
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texture service specialist
Chemical texture services add or remove curl. |
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Cancer patients with hair loss may seek the services of a:
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wig specialist
Assisting in wig selection can make a real difference in the quality of a cancer patient's life. |
