Monsieur Champagne was the first celebrity ''coiffeur'' for whom the term was first coined in France in 1663, shortly after his death. His aristocratic clients included
Princess Marie de Gonzague. He was the title character in the comedy ''Champagne le coiffeur'' which was staged at the
Théâtre du Marais
The Théâtre du Marais has been the name of several theatres and theatrical troupes in Paris, France. The original and most famous theatre of the name operated in the 17th century. The name was briefly revived for a revolutionary theatre in 1791, ...
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Cosmetology
Cosmetology (from Greek , ''kosmētikos'', "beautifying"; and , ''-logia'') is the study and application of beauty treatment. Branches of specialty include hairstyling, skin care, cosmetics, manicures/pedicures, non-permanent hair removal such as ...
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French hairdressers
17th-century deaths
17th-century French businesspeople
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