Timeline: History of Cosmetology | Timetoast

Period: 467 to Jan 1, 1450

The middle ages

The Middle Ages.
Wore towering headdresses
• Wore intricate hairstyles
• Used cosmetics on skin and hair
• Colored lips and cheeks, but not eyes
Period: Jan 1, 1837 to Jan 1, 1901

The Victorian Age

Austere and restrictive period
• Masks and packs made of honey,
eggs, milk, oatmeal, fruits,
vegetables, and other natural
ingredients
• Women pinched cheeks and bit lips
for color.
Jan 1, 1906

Charles Nessler invented perm machine
Jan 1, 1908

Max Factor launched cosmeticscompany
Jan 1, 1910

Madam C. J. Walker factoryand school
Jan 9, 1920

Advertising wentfrom $390,000 to$3.2 million in 1930.
Jan 1, 1930

First pre-heat perm method introduced;Charles Revson introduced nail lacquer colors.
Period: Jan 1, 1940 to Dec 31, 1949

Cold wave introduced and replaced predecessors.
Period: Jan 1, 1950 to Dec 31, 2000

Tube mascara; paper nail wraps;ammonia-free hair color, color weaving with foil;French manicure
Period: Jan 1, 2000 to Dec 31, 2016

The Twenty-First Century

Gentler, no-fade haircolor
• Estheticians rejuvenate skin, treat disorders
• Day and men-only specialty spas
• Age of specialization