A woman's hair has always been regarded as her crowning glory: from the elaborately dressed styles in Ancient Greece to the simple bobs of the 1920s and the colorful gelled spikes of Punk. This book seeks to celebrate the complex art of hairdressing from its earliest known beginnings to the most modern and contemporary of styles.
A woman's hair has always been regarded as her crowning gloryand Hairstyles celebrates the art of hairdressing from its earliest-known beginnings till today, as well as renowned stylists. More than 1,000 illustrations and photographs include astonishingly ornate eighteenth-century powdered wigs; glamorous 1940s film stars; advertisements for hair treatments and products; and the poker-straight lengths so fashionable in the 1990s. Stunningly inspirational.
A woman's hair has always been regarded as her crowning gloryand as a way to change her appearance dramatically. Hairstyles celebrates the complex art of hairdressing from its earliest-known beginnings to the present day, as well as the famous names behind the cuts. More than 1,000 illustrations and photographs include astonishingly ornate eighteenth-century powdered wigs bedecked with ostrich feathers, flowers, and jewels; glamorous 1940s film stars and their carefully waved and dressed hair; advertisements for hair treatments and products going back to the 18th century; and the poker-straight lengths so fashionable in the 1990s. Hairstyles is not only a stunning documentation of the history of styling, but a unique inspiration.
