Lets talk about hair.
There is no doubt that hair has always been an indicator of
both social and professional status and it has been worn in different styles to
represent religion.
In some cultures and religions, hair is viewed differently
and has a significance. For example,
Buddhist monks shave their heads and beards to symbolise detachment from
material possessions. Its also frowned upon for monks to dye or pluck out their
grey hairs as they are reminders of the shortness of life and old age. In Sikh
religion, it is traditional for hair to be kept uncut as hair is viewed as a
symbol of strength and holiness which symbolises denial of vanity and
acceptance of a simple life.
We often link hair back to our identity as it is something
that is both personal and public. Sometimes people have ‘bad hair days’ which
can mean their hair is too dry, frizzy, damaged or a bad hair cut and the list
goes on. It may not seem like a big deal to have a ‘bad hair day’ but these can
seriously affect a persons self esteem and confidence.
There will always be a new hair trend in style and everyone
wants to get, here are some of the biggest trends in hair:
BOMBSHELL BEDHEAD
In the 1960s film actresses like Jane Fonda and Raquel Welch
taught women that bigger is better when it comes to hair.
FARRAH HAIR
Charlie’s Angels star Farrah Fawcett had long, feathered
locks and were a stark contrast to the long, hippy hair that has been a trend a
decade before.
THE RACHEL
Celebrity stylist Chris McMillan created the perfectly
coifed shag for Jennifer Aniston ‘Friends” character and started a worldwide
phenomenon. This cut was not easy to maintain although this did not stop
millions of 25 year old girls from trying it.
