Photographs of extraordinary hairstyles that will inspire anyone concerned with fashion, beauty, and visual culture Throughout history, hairstyles have conferre

"Hair and fashion are inextricably linked, signs of the times, reflective of the zeitgeist. Whether long or cropped, curly or straight, hairstyles are a potent

'Hair' explores the social importance of hair, wherever it grows, explaining the cultural significance of hair and hairiness, and presenting a critical engageme

Hair, and its association with art and fashion, has until now been a sadly neglected subject. This book provides a fascinating study of the history of hair, and

The Paris hairstylist Emile Long contributed to an English trade journal between December 1910 and December 1920, to keep English coiffeurs informed about the l