Hairstyles

/ˈhɛrˌstaɪlz/ noun

Definition

The various ways in which hair is cut, arranged, or shaped for aesthetic or practical purposes.

Etymology

Compound of 'hair' from Old English hǣr and 'style' from Latin stylus (writing tool). The concept of deliberately styling hair emerged as 'style' evolved to mean fashion or manner of presentation.

Kelly Says

Hairstyles are among humanity's oldest forms of non-verbal communication - archaeological evidence shows elaborate hair arrangements dating back thousands of years, making them possibly our most enduring fashion statement across all cultures.

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