Hair has drastically transformed over the past five decades. The hair we see today is much more accessible for everyone and allows individuals to feel unique and carefree. It enables people to showcase their individual style and personality, and gives a person the opportunity to choose between vast amounts of styles. Being able to pick and choose your own hair style freely is another form of self expression. It enables you to show people what you’re into, what you like, and what your personality is.
The hair of yesterday was very stiff and very uniform. Hair for women had to be very modest and proper. So inevitably it hindered individuality and personal style for everyone. Everyone’s hairstyles ended up always looking the same because there wasn’t much room to change and it was definitely not acceptable for a woman to have drastic non-practical hair. Women were very much forced to live very strict and sheltered lives. Their main duty was to stay at home and care for everyone. This strict way of living showed itself in the style that most women wore their hair. Hair was very set, and coiffed. It looked very prim and proper. Hair nowadays showcases people's individual tastes and personalities. One look at someone’s hair and you automatically can assume what kind of person they are. If a person is sporting a mohawk or neon bright hair you can probably guess correctly that they are in the punk scene. You can also tell if a girl is a “girly-girl” or a “tomboy” based on their choices on their hair style. Hair can define many people. It encompasses all different races and ethnicities. No matter where you go hair always plays a part in the culture of that individual person.
The hair styles we witness everyday better allow people to express their individual needs from culture and allow them to feel better connected to their surroundings by allowing them to fit and have a voice in society.
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