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The word barber is derived from the latin word barba meaning

beard

The first culture to cultivate beauty in an extravagant fashion was the

Egyptian

The barber Meryma'at is a historical figure of

Egypt

The use of braiding frequently denoted status within the tribes of

Africa

In 500 BC, barbering and hairstyling became highly developed arts im

Greece

The man credited with the introduction of shaving and barbering services to Rome in 296 BC is

Ticinius Mena

In almost every early culture, an individuals hairstyle indicated his or her

status

In ancient Rome, a women's hair color indicated her

rank

Throughout history, hair and beard trends were initiated by the

rulers of the country

In early times, the beard was considered by almost all nations to be a sign of

wisdom

During the Middle Ages, barbers practiced shaving, haircutting, and

Medicine

Barber-surgeons participated in the practice of

bloodletting, teeth pulling and surgery

The Latin word tondere means to

shear

A shaved patch on the crown of the head is known as a

tonsure

The symbol of the barber-surgeons evolved from the technical procedure of

blood-letting

The symbol of the barber-surgeons evolved from the technical procedure of

blood-letting

The symbol of the barber-surgeons and modern day barbers is the

barber pole

By the 19th century, barbering was completely separated from religion and medicine and began to emerge as an independent

profession

The members of employer organizations were

master barbers

In 1893, A. B. Moler established America's first

barber school

America's 1st barber school was located in

Chicago

The first state to pass a barber license law was

Minnesota

The purpose of the National Education Council was to establish the standardization of barber

training

In 1929, the Associated Master Barbers of America adopted a Barber Code of Ethics to promote

professionalism

State barber boards are primarily interested in maintaining high standards of

competency

One key function of state barber boards is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the

public