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Over Time 4000 B.C. - 1914 A.D.

Egyptians 4000-300 B.C.
They cared for their hair with knives, hairpins, and combs. Around 3000 B.C. they began dyeing their hair and wigs with colors ranging from blue to sandy brown. They also used gold dust to decorate their hair.

Greeks 1500-150 B.C.
At the beginning of this time, they wore their hair long with "corkscrew" curls. Later, they started wearing their hair in a bun at the back of the neck in what is now called the "Greek Knot". Over time they wore more artistic versions of this knot, or buns. Greek hair is naturally dark, so they started lightening their hair.

Romans 500 B.C. - 500 A.D.
This time period started with very simple styles on both the men and women. They either wore a short, curly style, or a low braid. From the Greeks, they learned how to curl their hair, but added their own unique touch of gold, silver and ivory decorations. The Romans loved blonde hair, so they kept Teuton slaves and cut their hair for their own wigs.

900-1250 A.D.
The rich people (men included) wore their hair in loose curls or waves. The women also wore large, flat bonnets, and ribbon or gold threads. Everyone else wore their hair cut short, or chin length.

1250-1500 A.D.
The church decided women weren't allowed to show their hair in public. So they wore hats with veils. They believed a high forehead was beautiful, so some women would shave their hair in order to make them higher.

1500-1600 A.D.
Hairstyles became more creative and imaginative. Gold and blonde were popular colors. The more rich people adorned their hair with precious stones, and ribbons.

1600-1720 A.D.
Women continued to wear their hair long, but began to comb it up, or back, and held it up with wire frames. At about 1650 B.C. they had crossed or round parts in their hair. They also had bangs. At the end, they once again combed their hair up, some reaching up to 60 cm tall.

1789-1848 A.D.
At this time wigs vanished. Women were more creative with their hair and began to use T, V, Y, and U shaped part lines. They had to wear hats, or bonnets. Underneath these, they styled their hair once again very high. This was not a time of comfortable hairstyles.

1850-1914 A.D.
In the beginning, many people had the "French" middle parting. Crimping was invented in 1872, and was popular for a long time. By 1890 the high, and intricate styles were fading, and being replaced with much simpler hairstyles. Home Page Last 100 Years My Creations 21st Century Styles