Evolution Of Hairstyles And Hair Dressing Over The Centuries

It is necessary to have thick lustrous hair on your head and it is equally important that the hair is cut to the most contemporary style. This would enable you to mingle with the mainstream and make your own style statement. Hair styles create your identity and famous personalities from the past and present or recognized with their hair styles and some of the hair styles even have been named after them. Hairdressers East London could create such an identity for you as they adapt the individualistic approach when styling hairs.

What is hair styling? A hair cut, hairstyle or hairdo is related to styling of one’s hair and it usually refers to the human hair on the scalp. It is a facet of personal grooming, cosmetics, fashion, and is influenced by cultural, practical, popular trends. The oldest hair styling the "hair braiding" was started 30,000 years back. Earlier women had elaborate hairstyles and were done in special ways. The Roman hairdo for women was long and it continued in to the 16th century and the high forehead hair style was considered as fashionable in the fifteenth and sixteenth century. For men it was shoulder length in 15th century and the following centuries had them wearing it longer. This style had curls and waves and were considered great attraction for women.

Sixteenth century also saw the male wig introduced by King Louis XIII of France, and in the 1660 the Perukes or Periwigs as they were known made it to the English speaking gentry. The 17th century wigs were usually long and wavy and the 18th century saw them shrinking in length. The neoclassical movement saw men wearing short hair and 19th century saw men wearing sideburns, moustache and beard that were long.

Women’s hair in the 50s was curled generally and was worn in various lengths and styles. The modern short hair cut made its appearance in the 60s and pixie cut was most favored and the 70s saw the hair styles lengthening and loosened. Long and straight hair was favored by men and women in the 60s and70s and the pulled back style was in vogue in the 80s. The punk styles also made their presence in the 80s but were limited to certain section of people. Best Hairdressers in London offer their own brand of contemporary hair styles and they make sure that they suit your head and your style.