1880-1900
1900-1920
1920-1940
1940-1960
1960-1980
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In the 1880's what was the most popular hairstyle for women?
Pompadour, hair in center is raised up high over the foreheads, sides and back are left curled created by Madame de Pompadour. Popularized by the Gibson Girls. http://thehistoryofthehairsworld.com/gibson_girls_english.jpg
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What was the single most popular women hairstyle of the 1910’s?
The Eton crop, women began cutting their locks. It was a controversial issue as the eton crop shifted social norms from longer hair to shorter hair. Disposal of femininity and new modern look. Suited for female factory work as men went to WWI. http://www.photodetective.co.uk/jpegs/Eton06.jpg
200
What is the Bob?
Irene Castle, a renowned dancer of the the 1910s, set the fashion trend of this short-cut hairstyle that was also common in women workers of World War I that rapidly became popularized in the 1920s. http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WPpuAcH4Mzk/T93fWi6ShiI/AAAAAAAAAD0/RDLzStutANI/s1600/irene-castle.jpg
200
What was the popular hairstyle used by male early rock and roll stars in the late 1950s?
Pompadour, Elvis Presley brought the hairstyle back into the mainstream, used to represent the rebellious attitude of the rock and roll culture in defiance to authority. Also a symbol of the youthful spirit after World War II. http://assets-s3.rollingstone.com/assets/images/artists/304x304/elvis-presley.jpg
200
What items were worn in the hair within the later sixties in the advent of the counter culture?
Natural items such as feathers, flowers, and leather bands were worn to represent the hippie counter culture movement along with "flower power" naturalists. It represented the "natural" beauty of humanity, which was against the booming industry at the time, thus expressing the views of the hippie culture.
300
What’s the difference between a barber shop and a hair salon? Who created the first widely franchised hair salon in America? (Hint: The oldest hair salon in America was created by her)
Hair salons offer more options of hair care like dyeing and cutting, they also provide more services for women such as make-up and waxing. Barber shops specialize in men’s haircuts and hair design and offer facial haircuts. The first widely spread hair salon was created by Martha Matilda Harper.
300
What item had become easily accessible to the lower class that had completely altered the way facial hair was perceived?
The safety razor, because before only the wealthy had the cash to firmly groom their facial hair. With the mass production of the safety razor, facial hair no longer was a status of higher class. (Was produced by Gillette)
300
During the what era did women’s hairstyles change from short hair to a longer more natural hairstyle?
The Great Depression hitting the 1930s made people’s beauty become less of a priority and women didn’t have as much time to care for their hair and keep it short. Actors also began to wear their hair longer and made it more popular.
300
Because most men who returned after the war replaced the women who were working during World War II, hair became longer since most women did not have to work with machinery. As a result, many hairstyles became a trend, which was a part of a fashion revolution of the 1950s. One popular hairstyle included tying the back of the hair with a ribbon called this.
What is a ponytail?
400
In a way, what item(s) that was invented during this time, a parallel to this era in terms of changes?
The hair pomade and hair dryer both symbolize the progressive era as these both brought changes to their respective fields. Allowing for more flexibility and radical hairstyles. Huge change to society and hair.
400
This group went against the social norm and started to popularize short hair which appalled the older, more traditional citizens.
The flappers in the 1920s made short hair popular and went against the old, longer “curtain” hairstyles of the war era.
400
What is the hat? http://www.americasbestracing.net/media/7345419/1930_4_.jpg
In the 1930s, along with sausage curls, long hair, finger waves, and pin curls, this hair accessory was popular in the fashion industry and in expressing the social class in the Great Depression.
400
What “Beatnik” music group’s hairstyle went against the usual conformity hairstyle of the era?
The Beatles’ long hair with bangs and sideburns went against the normally accepted short hair style that society generally accepted. The band’s rise to popularity made this new hairstyle widely popular in America.
500
Powdered wigs were a symbol of a high social status during the 19th century. Which US presidents wore a wig to show their symbol of class?
George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and James Monroe were the only presidents to wear powdered wigs before they became out of style.
500
What hair product was used by women in the 1900s to create big and voluminous hair?
The product called a transformation was used to make women’s hair appear larger and wavy-er. The product served as a frame or base for women to style their hair on. http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/08/02/s_4764.jpg http://www.fashion-era.com/hats-hair/oldhairimages/backframe_small1.jpg
500
Who is Jean Harlow?
This American actress greatly influenced the revolution of simple, wavy, and curly hair, which demonstrated a more simplistic hair era because of the Great Depression. http://i.huffpost.com/gen/1308351/thumbs/o-1930S-HAIRSTYLES-570.jpg?4
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Who is Humphrey Bogart?
This American actor was a prominent cultural icon of the 1940s, demonstrating a unique hairstyle, “The Original,” that was popularized among men. Featured in the film Casablanca, he revolutionized this gelled-up hairstyle, which was also influenced by the anxieties of World War II, exemplified a serious and more luxurious appearance among men.
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What is the Afro a symbol of? http://api.ning.com/files/KlJlMDsIVawKmzkiKhbpcaNicyopMrS5lw3-sx3ky3t706ocwolXRISiWfUmo2fimYkEyiS5XlWchRDuu9unNTKfkWmWbh-5/afro_51.jpg
During the Civil Rights Movement, African Americans popularized this hairstyle in defiance to the whites traditional hairstyles. Ironically, it was a symbol of difference during an era where equality was wanted.
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