Milady Chapter 1-4

Front

Cosmetology is defined as the _____ of beautifying and improving the skin, nails, and hair.

Back

art and science

Front

The term cosmetology comes from the _____ word kosmeticos, meaning skilled in the use of cosmetics.

Back

Greek

Front

Studying the history of cosmetology can _____?

Back

help you predict or understand current trends

Front

Ancient Egyptians were the first civilization to infuse essential oils from _____ for use as perfumes and for purification purposes.

Back

leaves and blossoms

Front

What were the royal colors of the Chou Dynasty (circa 1100 BC)?

Back

Gold and silver

Front

What mineral, considered the chief source of mercury, was ground into a fine powder and used to make vermillion, a brilliant red pigment?

Back

Cinnabar

Front

In ancient Rome, women used hair color to indicate their class in society. What color did poor women use to dye their hair?

Back

Black

Front

What was the period in history during which Western civilization made the transition from medieval to modern history?

Back

The Renaissance

Front

Why did women pinch their cheeks and bite their lips during the Victorian Age?

Back

To induce natural color

Front

Who were the biggest trendsetters in beauty applications in the early twentieth century? Options: Motion picture producers, Major business owners in the industry, Inventors of new skin and hair products, Celebrities and society figures

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Celebrities and society figures