History & Career Opportunities in Cosmetology

These flashcards cover essential vocabulary and concepts related to the history and career opportunities in cosmetology, based on the lecture notes.

Cosmetology

The art and science of beautifying and improving the skin, nails, and hair, including the study of cosmetics and their application.

Kosmetikos

A Greek word meaning skilled in the use of cosmetics.

Ice Age

Period during which haircutting and hairstyling were practiced in some form.

Egyptians

The first civilized culture known to cultivate beauty into an extravagant fashion for purposes like beautification, religious ceremonies, and preparing the deceased for burial.

3,000 BC

The year when the first evidence of cosmetics in Egypt was recorded.

Greece

The region where hairstyling became a highly developed art in 500 BC.

White lead

A preparation used by Greek women on their faces.

Cinnabar

A mineral ground into fine powder used to create a brilliant red pigment.

Victorian Age

A period when women used beauty masks and packs made from natural ingredients to preserve skin health and beauty.

Barber pole

Symbolizes the staff held by patients during bloodletting; the colors represent the bandages used.

Charles Nessler

Inventor of a heavily wired machine that supplied electrical current for hair permanent waving.

Cold wave

A method of permanent waving developed in 1941.

Day spas

Trend in the salon industry that evolved since the late 1980s.

Specialization areas in cosmetology

Includes haircolor specialist, texture specialist, cutting specialist, salon trainer, distributor sales consultant, and cosmetology instructor.

Personal dedication and passion

The two things that will fuel a career in cosmetology.