PART 1: ORIENTATION / CHAPTER 1- History & Career Opportunities In Esthetics Flashcards
(35 cards)
Who is responsible for examinations, licensing & standards?
State board members
What did the ancient Egyptians do before other cultures?
Cultivate beauty in an extravagant fashion.
What is restoration work?
The esthetics specialization associated with mortuary science.
Why were the ancient Hebrews able to adopt many skin care & grooming techniques from other cultures?
They were nomadic
What is a dye derived from leaves & shoots of the mignonette tree?
Henna
What type of magnificent public buildings were the ancient Romans famous for constructing?
Baths
What is the primary purpose of camouflage makeup?
To disguise imperfections such as scars.
Where was the ancient method of hair removal know as threading invented?
Japan
What is the ancient Greek word meaning “skilled in the use of cosmetics”?
Kozmetikos
Where on their faces did women wear colored makeup during the Middle Ages?
Cheeks & lips
What does a manufacturer’s representative do?
Train others on product knowledge & how to sell products.
What was a bare (shaved or tweezed) eyebrow thought to signify during the Renaissance?
Greater intelligence
What do mobile estheticians do?
Own portable equipment & make house or office calls.
What was true of some elaborate hairstyles during the Age of Extravagance?
They contained gardens & menageries.
What is product development?
Field of creating new products & technologies.
When did women pinch their cheeks & bite their lips to add color?
Victorian Age
What career should those with journalistic abilities consider pursuing?
Esthetics writer
What is a buyers responsibility?
Purchasing products to be sold & used in stores.
What term refers to the art of manipulating materials on an atomic or molecular scale?
Nanotechnology
Who visits spas & salons to ensure compliance with state regulations?
State licensing inspector
What did the ancient Egyptians use to dye hair and tattoos skin?
Henna
What term refers to a profession that integrates surgical procedures with esthetic treatments?
Medical aesthetician
When did women use bleach to make their hair blond?
Renaissance
What became a common practice in the twentieth century?
Cosmetic surgery
