How Cosmetology Affects a Person’s Self-Esteem
In today’s society, it is part of our human nature to strive for perfection. By doing this, a majority of women worldwide use the power of cosmetology, hair and facial cosmetics, to enhance their natural beauty in order to feel better about themselves. However, the use of cosmetology has not always been used only to boost one’s self esteem. Laws were also enforced against the use of cosmetics.
History
During ancient civilizations, Egyptians used scented oils as healing solutions. Cosmetic products eventually found their way into ancient Greece and Rome, where women strived to be considered “beautiful.” However, in Sparta, it was believed that the use of makeup represented “superior beauty”. Therefore, women in this area were prohibited from wearing makeup. Similar to what we are familiar with today, baths, spas, manicures, and hairdressing came from ancient Greek customs. During the expansion of the Roman Empire, Greeks developed their own customs which included cosmetics (A Brief History of Cosmetology). Soon, prices inflated and rich women gambled to have the best of the best. This lead to the prohibition of any sort of cosmetics (Chaudri S.K., Jain N.K., 2009).
In ancient China, pale skin and white teeth were considered fashionable. For centuries, women would use powdered lead in order to lighten their complexion. They also used rouge to redden their lips, and eventually they changed to use black makeup to darken their lips. This technique was adapted and utilized in Japan, where they also darkened their teeth by using soot and ash. It was also important for women in Japan to take good care of their hair, usually long, silky hair was the style (A Brief Histo...
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It is essential to recognize the relative perception of beauty products and hair treatments for different ethnic groups at the time in question. For the white consumer, the use of makeup was the major issue; the disreputable view of the painted lady had to be overcome. The black woman had a more complex situation regarding the products being offered. Hair-straightening and skin-lightening products could be viewed as an attempt to seem more white, and use of these products was thus charged with racial overtones within the black community.
“Beauty might bring happiness, but happiness always brings beauty” (the daily quotes) If you have ever been unhappy about your appearances remember, it is a very familiar problem every human faces. Cosmetology was created to help those that are in need of their desired look. To express every moment was second of who they are or will become to be. Even though, we have abundant stylist today throughout the country. This career may not be the most satisfying, fun, or even a high-ranking in income, but the satisfaction of each smile is more than enough. However, challenging cosmetology is one of the most creative of all art.
Makeup and skincare products are very important as a mile stone in our history, it also symbolizes the development of human civilization. Around 3000 BC, the Egyptian have had already discovered the every possible cosmetic products we are using today. The Ancient Egyptians were famous for their knowledge of beauty and their practice in cosmetic products. Until recent years the remains of their enormous palace, temples and monuments like the Pyramid attract archeologist and tourists alike. The Egyptians are well-renowned for their precision and techniques in the field applying methods that even modern day technologies wouldn’t be able to reproduce. Their pursue for perfection was not only contained in their monuments but also to the perfection of their self-appearances. The Egyptians were the first ancient culture that was recorded to apply and develop skim care and techniques. They had creams for stretch marks and to counter aging. They used oils to hydrolyze their skin and they had array of perfumes which all exemplify a well-developed civilization in terms of luxurious social culture. Their sense of beauty is deeply related to their religion. It is believes that presenting an attractive appearance is the best way to embrace the god and get closer to the god.
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