The way someone's hair is cut, shaped, arranged, or styled, reflecting personal preference or fashion.
A compound of 'hair' (Old English 'hær') and 'style' (from Latin 'stilus,' a writing instrument, metaphorically meaning manner of presentation). The compound term became common in the early 20th century.
Hairstyles are powerful social signals—they can indicate age, social status, ethnicity, religion, and rebellion—which is why throughout history, governments and institutions have controlled hairstyles to maintain social order.
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