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, Cosmetology Chapter 1 Test
Cosmetology fields: - answer-a term that encompasses a broad range of specialty areas,
including hairstyles, nail technology, and estheics.
Definition of cosmetology - answer-the art and science of taking hair, nails, and skin and
beautifying it
What is the term cosmetology in Greek, and what does it mean? - answer-Kosmetikos meaning
skilled in using cosmetics
Importance of learning old and ancient cosmetic techniques? - answer--it can help understand
how we do modern techniques which come from ancient techniques
- you will be able to predict and understand upcoming trends
- give you a clear direction to a succesful career
-wide range of oppurtunies open to cosmetologists
When a cosmetologist understands the history of their profession they can _____ and _____
future trends? - answer-predict and understand
What are some natural products that ancient people use for coloring matter and tattooing? -
answer-Red earth
What are some reasons that African civilizations had a variety of hairstyles? - answer--a symbol
of tribal traditions
-conveyed age
-marital status
-power
-rank
How did Africam tribes color their hair? - answer-They used Red Earth
What is the first civilized to cultivate beauty tins an extravagant fashion? - answer-The
Egyptians
Why did Egyptians use cosmetics? - answer-They used cosmetics as part of personal
beautification, religious ceremonies, and preparation of the deceased for burial.
What did the Egyptians used to create eye makeup? - answer-They used minerals, insects, and
berries for eye makeup.
What are some unique traditions of Egyptian and Roman military commanders? - answer-To
stain lips and nails in matching colors before an important battles.
Which ancient queen used custom blend-blended essential oils as signature scents? - answer-
Queen Nefertiti
Which ancient queen had her own personal cosmetics factory, and where? - answer-Queen
Cleopatra had a factory next to the Dead Sea.