The History of Hairstyling!

15^th Century hair styles:

During the renaissance period many women would pluck away their entire hairline to give the appearance of a higher forehead. Women would also use gem stones and shimmering veils as decoration or braid their hair in order to form crowns on the top of their heads, many elements such as sulphur and soda were used to beach hair to golden blonde's as this was highly desirable.

16^th Century hair styles:

During the 16^th Century hair was often parted through the centre and swept past the temples or curled high over the forehead, much emphasis was placed on the hair styles of Queen Elizabeth 1 with many women requesting red wigs and white facial powder. Head gear such as the Mary Stuart heart shaped cap was also worn through the inspiration of Mary, Queen of Scots.  

17^th Century hair styles:

Similarly to the 16^th Century, hair during this period was often parted though the centre; however, ringlets of hair were styled to fall below the hairline. Known as the Hurluberlu hairstyle, it was popularised by Henrietta Maria. Many actresses since have followed her footsteps in Hollywood movies such as, Kate Winslet and Jane Seymour. A known as love locks was also popular during the 17^th Century; where a lock of hair that drops down from the head’s crown is curled into a long ringlet and tied at the end with a ribbon to make a ponytail and can be placed on the sides of the head, at the back of the neck or at the top of the head.

18^th Century hair styles:

The 18^th century saw a rise in elaborate wigs and oversized hairstyles. White wigs powdered with flower were regularly worn and often decorated with feathers, garlands and bows. Women also wore hair high in a “roll”, patterned after French hairstyles. However, although these styles sound probably the prettiest out of the past few centuries many critics dismissed them for being unnecessary and vulgar. Many adventurous women even formed gardens or bird cages in their wigs during this period. How very eccentric!

Early 20^th Century hair styles:

Hairstyles during the early 19^th Century, particularly 1920’s saw a rise in short hairstyles with tight curls, such as Marilyn Monroe. These hairstyles were often fastened with hair grips and plenty of hair spray. There was also a rise in short hair with sharp fringes, think Catherine Zeta Jones in Chicago. This was by far the most glamorous period for women’s hair!

How to transform yourself into Marilyn Monroe

Late 20th Century: 

There was a huge leap in hairstyle history from the early 90’s to the 1980’s. 1980’s saw the rise in fashion interest and radicalism, and this most defiantly reflected in the choice of hair styles. From huge frizzy curls, mullets, afro’s and side ponytails, the 80’s saw it all. Big hairstyles were popularized by film stars such as Julia Roberts and the increase of super models.  This has by far got to be the most embarrassing hair style era!

The 21^st Century hair styles:

 After all that looking back, it’s time to reflect on the choices we've been making in the hair department nowadays.  From long flowing hair extensions to bright pink spiked hair, we can safely say 21^st Century hair is somewhat futuristic. The use of hair dye, hair technology, such as straightening irons and tongs are now the norm; however celebrities of the 21^st century are often reverting back to old trends, such as Harry Potter star Emma Watson and her big chop, which resembles Twiggy’s 1960’s boy hair cut. The 21^st Century has also seen a rise in asymmetric haircuts, such as Victoria Beckhams ‘posh bob’ or Rihanna’s concave bob cut. But most of all the increase in use of hair extensions in the 21st Century has got to be one of the biggest hair revolutions! 

Here's a list of some interesting, related links from each period for you to look at:


15th Century, all about the crazy extremes those in the renaissance period went through to be beautiful: 
http://www.thebeautybiz.com/78/article/history/beauty-through-ages-renaissance


16th Century, some interesting facts on Queen Elizabeth 1 and her make-up regimes: http://www.elizabethancostume.net/makeup.html


17th Century hair tutorial:
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Er1dVbFn_M


18th Century hair tutorial: 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9s3sK6pw_Pw


19th Century, here's a bit of 19th century history for you:
http://thehistoryofthehairsworld.com/hair_19th_century.html


20th Century hair tutorial:
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQAz5Opz438

21st century, here's where you'll find the most up to date hairstyles:

 http://www.ukhairdressers.com/