The Evolution Of Hair Designs Over Time

Wisemen have followed the past through intervals taking note of specific changes in various focuses. Theyve watched for political and economical changes, variations in religious activities and trends as well as diversity in social and civil circumstances. These individuals will even turn their attention to the world of art and music as they watch time march forward. Theyve even been able to watch the trends and variations of hair designs.

Hair designs would usually tend to reflect the historical period in which that hair style or design became popular, and hair designs can be accurately traced as far back as the time of the Bible, and possibly even further. Whats more is that various hair designs over time moved from culture to culture and from country to country across the world. In early historical periods, hair was regarded as a valuable possession between both men and women, and hair made a statement. For instance in the time of the Pharaohs the royals had elaborate wigs adorned with golden ornaments specially made for them to emphasize the difference between them and the rest of the Egyptian peasantry.

As times changed and various countries and cultures evolved into their own, different hair and designs styles emerged to indicate a feature of their new culture. For instance, in India elaborate braided and knotted hair styles were customary for special occasions such as weddings and married women wore their natural hair parted down the middle and colored with a red powder to indicate that she was married. In Japanese culture the everyday working class wore their hair in a single braid and pulled back, but when various types of artistry started emerging throughout the country, artists such as a Geisha distinguished themselves and their art in the clothes and make up and hair designs they wore. A popular hair design for an apprentice Geisha was the Split Peach which not only served the purpose of indicating to others that she is an apprentice, but also to build a sizeable clientele with the seductively designed hair style.

While history has proven to move through the hair designs created, the styles chosen by those in Hollywood today have proven to be those that gain attention in the United States. Since the 30s Hollywood stars have stood out in the limelight because of their beautiful and elegant healthy hairstyles. Since the actresses of the 30s and 40s showed great appeal in the limelight if they were blondes, actresses like Mae West and Jean Harlow made the black and white films sing with appeal. Even Veronica Lake could contribute her fame to the platinum blonde look on the big screen. From the 50s on into the late 60s, actors, actresses, and musicians set trends for the general public. These trends have always centered on the fashionable selections in wardrobe but more particular in hair styles. In fact, theyve made the stars as popular as the movies and shows which made them a household name.

Marilyn Monroe, Farrah Fawcett, Dorothy Hamill, and even todays media darling Jennifer Aniston have all been ultimately responsible for great attention to hair detail! They have used their hair to create the media character needed and it conveys their personality. It enables the person to take on a role of an exciting, carefree person or a more intellectual, quiet being. After all, hair has always been able to create the right persona for people from all cultures. From hair, we can see history but we can also see the future.