Chapter 1: The History of Barbering

Chapter 1: The History of Barbering High-ranking Egyptians shaved their heads to prevent Infestations of parasites Meryma' at was a famous Egyptian barber who practiced his skills how many years ago? 6,000 Intricate braiding patterns among the Masai warriors denote Status Sometime between 800 and 700 BC, Greek barbers from Sicily introduced what to Rome? Shears Ticinius Mena of Sicily is credited with having brought what services to Rome? Shaving and Barbering Services This Latin word means beard Barba In almost every early culture, hairstyles indicated what? Social Status This philosopher believed the Hair was the source of the brain's inspiration Pythagoras In Ancient Rome, what was a sign of a woman's social class? Haircolor This was mostly worn by clergymen of the Middle Ages. Tonsure Among most early cultures, the beard was a sign of what? Strength, Wisdom, and Manhood. For centuries, dentistry was only performed by who? Barbers Ambroise Paré was a barber-surgeon who was consider d the greatest surgeon of the Renaissance period The colors of the barber pole are derived from the practice of Bloodletting