Premier Educational Institute

Ponce, Puerto Rico

COS 110
Long Hair Design I

Graciela Yvette Ramos Colón

COS 85
 Index
Introduction........................................................................................1

Development......................................................................................2-25

Conclusion

References.......................................................................................27
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Introduction

We will travel through history learning about how the evolution of the
hairstyles from the beginnings of prehistory to styles of
present. In fact, during our journey, we will be emphasizing
the types of hairstyles from the 20s, 30s, and 60s. All hairstyles of
Our educational path will be illustrated with all its details.
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Development
I searched for information about the history of hairstyles.
Hairstyle or hair style is the way of cutting or styling the hair. Beings
people from many cultures cut their hair instead of letting it grow naturally.
Hairstyles are often used as a mark of cultural, social, or identity.
ethnic and can reflect social status and individuality. Generally, styles
of hair are adjusted to cultural influences assigned to men and women. The
Fashion trends can also have a great influence on a person.
Hair arrangements, especially those for women, sometimes include the use of
elements such as clips, hairpins, buckles, brooches with appliqués, pins, rubber bands,
diademas, pasadores, peinetas, coleteros, cintas, bandas, pinzas, vinchas, extensiones
capillaries.

• Prehistory and Ancient Age

In prehistory, hair was considered the soul of each person; the cut
it was undoubtedly a practical and ceremonial element, it had nothing to do with
aesthetics. It is possible that each tool for cutting hair was the
extremely sharp flakes of flint stone and for grooming they used
fish spines, animal teeth, and dry twigs from various plants, are
it also says that they came to use blood, fats, and vegetable dyes as
dyes for coloring hair, always with ritual reasons.
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• Egypt
It is the first culture to differentiate hair as a fundamental element.
of physical beauty. Many women used completely straight wigs,
jet black color and adorned with fine headbands or threads. The headbands
elite women adorned themselves with shiny or colorful stones. The wigs
dyes are considered inventions belonging to the culture of the pyramids and
they use henna for hair coloring. A luxurious wig
hardened with beeswax was a powerful sexual symbol that linked
to the user with Hathor, the goddess of beauty. Egyptian wigs tended to be
structures similar to shells. Some were bright green, blue, or red
and some were adorned with metals and precious stones. Even the
worshippers of different gods in their beliefs wore wigs
dedicated to the deities.
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• Greece
Beauty was one of the pillars of their culture. The hairstyles were
extremely elaborate and full of details; they loved movement
expressed in waves and curls. They wore short strands around the forehead and
long hair styled with ribbons, strings, nets, and others
decorative elements. In men, curly hair was considered
exponent of beauty. Beauty salons for people were born in Greece.
more selective, and Alexander the Great contributed new recipes for dyeing and shaping the
hairstyling and cosmetic products began to emerge.
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• The Iberians
Beauty was greatly influenced by Greek culture, they used hair
braided, coiled and covered with fabric and elements like ribbons, nets and
headbands as a crown.
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• The Barbarians
Little given to value and considering aesthetic care, they wore their hair
long, braided and ponytails were their signature hairstyles. They were
warriors and hunters, few given to entertain themselves in curling, coloring or decorating
her hair.
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• Rome
The Romans decided to show glossy hair, elaborate hairstyles with
an infinite number of details. For men, the hair was short and they usually held it with
a ribbon. Women wore it curled, in a spiral shape or slightly
wavy, buns gathered at the nape with nets and ribbons. Julius Caesar
It was the admiration for her blonde hair that everyone wanted to have, to bring it out
hair was exposed to goat's fat, beech ash, and chamomile flowers.
they popularized wigs made from the hair of prisoners. The salons
the hairdressing was already a business, although it was not global some got their hair done, others
they dyed their hair and others made wigs or hairpieces.
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• Middle Ages
In this era, aesthetics were only for the court and feudal lords. Women
they collected their manes. Dyeing the hair stopped being material and
only itself
morally possible since the religion prohibited any kind of arrangement more
Women were to wear their hair long and tied up, although the
imagination sharpened the creation of bows and braids which was the way of
keep the hair protected from dirt and lice. The use became widespread.
of hats, hoods, veils, caps. Humble women wove their hair
with all kinds of braids using wooden combs and wool threads. For the
more fortunate classes used jewelry to adorn their hair and headbands;
the corkscrew hairstyle appears, but it was not very popular.
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• The Renaissance
Accessories proliferate and false items appear, especially in the form of
braids and very elaborate buns. Additionally, nets, crowns, and jewels
intertwined. The trend of dyeing hair in reddish tones is born, which is
used mixtures of black sulfur, honey, and alum and were exposed to the sun to
enhance the action of the formula; the ash blonde also became popular, the thread
of gold and saffron.
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• The Baroque
The style of the time was the wigs and aesthetic hairstyles of the moment that
one could observe a monumental, spectacular, and heavily laden richness
decorative, expressiveness. They mixed jewelry, gauze, feathers, flowers with the hair,
ribbons and imaginable elements. The curl and the twists begin to be created from
artificially, using cylindrical sticks that were subjected to the heat of furnaces
of bakeries or forges. Marie Antoinette was a French queen who made an impact
in the fashion world with her extremely elaborate hairstyles. She
it was the influence of the century and its motto was: the bigger, the better.
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• 19th century
After the French Revolution, what related to opulence was abandoned and
returned to classical Greek roots. During this period there were many changes in the
pelo. When Queen Victoria ascended to the English throne, she transformed into a
fashion reference and all the women started to wear their hair like
She. The ringlet type curlers were used, tightly wound like springs and were made.
with rags. They would sleep with these on to reveal the hairstyle in the morning.
Aparecieron así los peluqueros, que trabajaban sobre todo a domicilio cuando
they did it with the bourgeoisie, attending to a group of women. The gentlemen
they had their hair cut by the barber. Women from humble social classes
they started to work and looked for the simple and comfortable for their hair
like bows that were tied at the nape or covered with nets, the bourgeois women
They also adopted it, covering it with hats as well.

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• 20th century

1910
An era where the beauty standards imposed certain characteristics,
where women would risk their health. They whitened their skin.
with lead or arsenic so that they don't see dark-skinned women like the working class
down. The white, wavy hair gave a new youthful style,
to achieve this they resorted to curlers, permanents or wigs. On the contrary, the
Straight hair was frowned upon as it was synonymous with a fickle character. The
feminists were the first to get makeup accepted
little by little they dared to show themselves with blush, mascara and to dye their hair
hair with henna.

1920
The hair had looked wavy until then and began to be styled with a parting to the side.
style of Lillian Gish which was the ideal to follow for women at that time.
the end of the war made women want to look enigmatic and dangerous,
they started to cut their hair in a very masculine way. The
hairspray and other products to control hairstyles.
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1930
The girls wanted to be modern and cut their hair short like men.
both in straight or wavy hair, some adorned it with a ribbon in the
front. The main objective of this style was provocation; it was a style of
vampiress. The flamboyant hats of the belle époque are gone
definitely banished from the closets, they were now minimalist and
elegant like the silhouette and the dresses. Garzón style, short hair like a boy,
axilas y piernas afeitadas. La década acaba con el corte de pelón ETON.

1940
The hair was worn at a medium length, styled with waves from the forehead.
red was the trendy color as Hollywood actresses used to wear it.
most extravagant hats in the shape of a bell, a plate, or any other
outpouring of fantasy.
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1950
Hair was no longer worn short, long locks were gathered into high buns or
headscarves were used as turbans which was the most practical way to hide.
the unkempt hair due to the need and scarcity of resources of a
Era marked by war. The Victory rolls and the pompadours dominated the scene.
Many women used to stay at home because they didn't work, so
they could dedicate a lot of time to their appearance, something that was also expected
in the society of the time.

1960
A decade where artificiality was appealed to. Women changed very much to
the hair color was worn straight, wavy, long or short. The most
the popular era without a doubt was the blonde, hairpieces were also used and many of them
They turned to him to imitate Brigitte Bardot's famous ponytail. The 60s.
They were dominated by music and high, voluminous hairstyles. How much
the more tousled the hair, the better. The ends were styled outward and the
side bangs.
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1970
It is the era of the bee bun, the flip hairstyle, and the twiggy style that was the hair.
short and geometric, they also had long straight hair down to the middle of the
back. Men wore the Beatles style or very long hair with
mustache and beard. The 70's decade hairstyles and cuts were more of an expression
of freedom and being natural. The haircuts gave more freedom to men and
women. Highlighted were: Hippie Hairstyle, Afro Hairstyle, Disco Cut,
Page Hairstyle, Feather Cut, Cormorant, Punk Hairstyle. The decade of the
daughters of flowers and free love had arrived. Hair was worn natural and well
long. To go dancing, many chose to break the crown and achieve that hairstyle.
bee hive so popular. Braids had their moment in the spotlight.
from the history of hairstyles, as well as the waves.
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1980
In this decade, men had blonde, brown, curly hair.
carded, smooth, dyed, etc.; typical of that era when lacquer and the
They were the kings of all parties. The girls' hair dyed it, which
they filled them with concoctions, anything was good to attract the
Attention. The louder and more eye-catching the hairstyle, the more fashionable it was.
was. They were at the forefront of bows, manes, and curls. The perm was
the protagonist of the 80s. You had to have the curls and the volume, just like
also the bright colors and neon lights. It was a time of rebellion and
a lot of fun in appearance.

1990
In the 90s, very controversial hair accessories like clips appeared.
butterfly, the fabric headbands, the plastic ones and the scrunchies. Today all of that
It returned and we can see them reimagined on international runways.
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2000–Today
Although trends change faster and faster, since the year 2000...
the history of hairstyles did not change much. What is predominant now are the
coloring techniques such as balayage, highlights, or the use of colors
fantasy.
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Investigate the hairstyles of the 1920s, 1930s, and 1960s.

1920
The hair until then looked wavy and began to be styled with a part.
in the style of Lillian Gish, who by then was the ideal to follow by the
women. The end of the war made women want to show off
enigmatic and dangerous, they started to cut their hair in a very
masculine. The fixing spray and other products for control are also born.
the hairstyles.

Types of hairstyles in the 1920s

• Headpieces
Essential in the hairstyles of the 1920s, the headpieces were worn with stones,
Art deco pens and clips. The arrangement is also characteristic, as it
they placed around the head, on the forehead. In this decade, they did not
I kept a low profile.

• Pixie cut
The famous roaring twenties were marked by merriment and rebellion. The
flapper girls established a new style by flaunting short hair, very short,
unthinkable before. A whole revolution. This is how the pixie cut became a
true statement of principles.
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• Waves to the water
Also called finger waves, water waves were one
of the quintessential hairstyles of the 1920s. It is a technique that requires
practice, but with a highly interesting result. What needs to be done
It is to style with a little hair gel and shape it by applying the hairpins.
to one side and to the other to hold it. Then, they are pulled away.

• Cloche hat
Another accessory that marked the era was the cloche hat or
bell-shaped hat, the one that fits snugly on the head, that does not have
there and what, generally, is made of felt. Many, in fact, were carried with decorations.
Underneath, the hair is very short, sometimes styled with the tips inward,
framing the face even more.
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• Bob cut
Flappers were transgressive by nature, they adopted silhouettes,
behaviors and even a more masculine style. On the other hand, the
celebrities diverted attention from the aristocrats, until then the
influential of the time. And many famous actresses adopted the bob cut.
there that has become so popular. Styled with a side part and polished with
some waves immediately transform into one of those 1920s hairstyles
insignia.

• Sectorized finger waves

We already saw how the waves look in the water all over the head. Now, we see them
only on the front part, as a detail to complement a style. Another
variant that allows the technique: leaving the bobby pins visible, as a way of
decoration.

• Crystal head
Impossible to go unnoticed. This accessory brings that festive spirit with it.
and the fun characteristic of 1920s hairstyles. It has light, it has movement,
it has personality. The detail: all the hair stays tucked away inside this cap
of crystals.
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• The Charleston updo
This hairstyle captured the spirit of the time: it was worn a bit messy,
well relaxed. The formula is completed with a line drawn to the side, waves, and some
accessory or headpiece. Red lips and the pearl necklace are two other trademarks
characteristics of the decade.

• Wavy braids
A modern approach to the typical waves of 1920s hairstyles. The base
This hairstyle is made up of African braids. In the front, they are styled in such a way
such that they simulate waves on water, well defined. At the back, a hairstyle similar
the famous Charleston bow.

• Art Deco Brooches

In the 1920s, hair accessories were all the rage. Create yourself
also one of those flapper hairstyles adding clips with sparkles or stones
and tying your hair up to pretend to have it short. The best way to do that is to curl it.
the hair and "pin" it to the head, but as we see, the same can be done
with straight hair.
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1930
The girls wanted to be modern and cut their hair short like the
men with either straight or wavy hair, some adorned it with
a band on the forehead. The main objective of this style was the
provocation, it was a vampire style. The flashy hats of the
beautifully they were definitely banished from the closets,
now they were minimalist and elegant like the silhouette and the dresses. Style
Garzón, short hair like a boy, shaved armpits and legs. The decade ends.
with the ETON bald cut.

Types of hairstyles in the 30s

• Hair in buns
This style became popular in the mid-1920s to the early
30s. The trick is to make buns all over the hair with rollers or with the
plancha rizadora. En este caso te recomendamos usar rolos calientes. Para crear
a dramatic effect, apply a texturizing product.

• Picked flower
Another iconic hairstyle from the 1930s is the structured updo.
A perfect example is this one collected with petals from a flower. The trick is in
make cylinders with the hair and use pins to secure them. We recommend
spray hairspray on the strands of hair before curling them.
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• Loose springs
The hairstyles of this era are characterized by defined waves. One way
giving a modern twist to the vintage hairstyle is styling the waves to
loosen them. This style is popularly known as loose springs.
You achieve the effect by brushing the curls created with the curling iron using a
wild boar toothbrush.

• Romantic waves
The star product for creating these dramatic waves is a strong hold gel.
we recommend using a moisturizing product that allows you to sculpt your hair
in different forms.

• Curly waves
The same technique is applied to curly hair, with the only difference that
An oil should be applied to this texture. As you can see, this version is very
brilliant, as it carries both the gel and the oil. Elevate your waves to another level using
decorative accessories such as hooks or natural flowers.
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1960
Una década donde se apelaba la artificialidad. Las mujeres cambiaban
Very often, hair color was worn straight, wavy, long, or short.
The most popular color was undoubtedly blonde; hairpieces were also used.
and many of them turned to him to imitate the famous ponytail of
Brigitte Bardot. The 60s were dominated by music and hairstyles.
tall and voluminous. The more teased the hair was, the better. They were used
the ends turned outwards and the bangs to the side.

Types of hairstyles in the 60s

• Curly hair
We start the article on 1960s hairstyles with the classic buns or rollers.
in medium hair. Believe it or not, this style is very easy to create,
thanks to the hot rollers. The key product for creating this vintage hairstyle
it is a good thermal protector.

• Praise 60
In the 1960s, most women wore their hair
long or medium. The hairstyles were characterized by being structured. The
women with short or medium hair shaped it, styling the ends
upwards. This is made possible thanks to a narrow round brush with bristles of
wild boar
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• Honeycomb
As mentioned earlier, structured and voluminous hairstyles
they prevailed in the decade. The reason why this was the case is because it came out to
market the lacquer. Without a doubt, one of the hairstyles of the 60s more
iconic is the beehive

• High knot with scarf

This striking hairstyle is a favorite among celebrities and with good reason. Depending
for your special occasion, you can use scarves of different colors, fabrics, and
textures. For example, for a Christmas party, buy one made of silk or
black, gold, silver or red velvet.

• Picked up Tiffany
We conclude the article on 1960s hairstyles with the iconic updo.
Tiffany. The style was inspired by the romantic movie about the glamorous woman.
She has breakfast outside the exclusive store. In reality, the hairstyle is very easy.
to create, especially if you have a good strong hold gel.
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Conclusion
This is where our journey through history ends. We have learned about
how many hairstyles and styles there were for hundreds of years. The way of
combing the hair was reflected in cultural, social, and
ethnic. Throughout the journey, we saw how human beings were
evolving in their artistic expressions and how they took care of their
mullet in every era. Hair continues to be a form of identity and, more
that never, of expression.
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