History of Cosmetology (Africans & Egyptains)

African civilization had a variety of hairstyles that were used as a symbol of tribal traditions and conveyed a message of age, marital status, _______________, and rank.

• political position

• religious beliefs

• power

• education

The art and science of beautifying and improving the skin, nails, and hair, and the study of cosmetics and their application, is called:

• esthiology

• cosmetology

• aesthetics

• barbering

Cosmetic implements used during the_________ were shaped from sharpened flints, oyster shells, or bone.

• Golden Age of Greece

• Shang Dynasty

• Roman Empire

• Ice Age

Ancient records show that matter made from berries, tree bark, minerals, insects, nuts, herbs, and leaves were used for________.

• styling

• waving

• pigments

• conditioners

The definition of cosmetology defines the practice of "Cosmetology" as that of "providing the services to the ____________of a human being.

• entire body

• hair and face

• hair, face, hands, and feet

• hair, head, face, neck, or scalp

The earliest im.ages of African people demonstrate that their _______________ was a pre-eminent reflection of the state of their well-being and existence in the world

• hair

• face

• nails

• hands and feet

In ancient Egypt, Queen Nefertiti stained her nails red by dipping her finrger in _______________

• herbs

• henna

• oil

• laquer

Which of the following civilizations was the first to infuse essential oils from leaves, bark, and blossoms of plants for use as perfumes and for purification purposes?

• Chinese

• Egyptians

• Romans

• Grreeks