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The word barber comes from the Latin word barba meaning
Beard
The first culture to focus on beauty was the
Egyptian culture
Throughout history, hair and beard trends were initiated by the
Leaders
In almost every culture, hairstyles indicated the person's
Social status
Meryma'at is the historical figure of ________
What was his job?
Posterity, shaved the priest
In 500 BC, barbering and hairstyling became highly developed arts in _________
Greece
Introduced the art of shaving and barbering to Rome in 296 BC
Ticinius Mena
The use of braiding frequently denoted status within the tribes of ________
Africa
During the Middle Ages, barbers practiced shaving, hair cutting, and __________
Blood-letting
Barber-surgeons were responsible for these
Blood-letting, tooth pulling, herbal remedies, minor surgery
In early times the beard was considered by most nations to be a sign of _______
Wisdom
A shaved patch on the crown of the head is known as a
Tonsure
The symbol of the barber is the ________
Barber Pole
Who established the first barber school