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hairstyle
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thumb|Chinese woman with an elaborate hair style, 1869 thumb|right|nihongami|Traditional hairstyle of a Japanese bride
A hairstyle is the way hair is cut, arranged, or styled on a person's head. Hairstyles matter because they can reflect cultural traditions, personal identity, and aesthetic preferences, as seen across different societies and time periods.
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37 sectionsContents
- Prehistory and history
- Paleolithic
- Bronze Age
- Ancient history
- Roman Empire and Middle Ages
- Early modern history
- Male styles
- Female styles
- Japan
- Inter-war years
- Post-war years
- Contemporary hairstyles
- Defining factors
- Hairstyling techniques
- Washing
- Cutting
- Blending
- Brushing and combing
- Drying
- Braiding and updos
- Curling and straightening
- Industry
- Tools
- Products
- Wigs
- Functional and decorative ornaments
- Social and cultural implications
- Gender
- Religion
- Marital status
- Life transitions
- Social class
- Health
- Haircuts in space
- See also
- References
- External links
thumb|Chinese woman with an elaborate hair style, 1869 thumb|right|nihongami|Traditional hairstyle of a Japanese bride
A hairstyle, hairdo, haircut, or coiffure refers to the styling of hair, usually on the human head but sometimes on the face or body. The fashioning of hair can be considered an aspect of personal grooming, fashion, and cosmetics, although practical, cultural, and popular considerations also influence some hairstyles.