What did hair look like?

In Ancient Egypt:

- Both men and women shaved all their body hair, including their eyebrows, as a way to stay cool in the hot desert climate.

- However, wealthy Egyptians would wear wigs made from human hair, wool, or vegetable fibers to protect their heads from the sun.

- Wigs were often elaborately styled, with braids, curls, and buns.

- Different hairstyles were associated with different social classes and occupations.

- For example, the pharaoh would wear a distinctive "double crown" wig, while priests would wear a simple white headdress.

In Ancient Greece:

- Men typically wore their hair short, either in a simple bob or in curls.

- Athletes and soldiers would often shave their heads completely.

- Women wore their hair in a variety of styles, depending on their social status and age.

- Young girls would wear their hair loose and flowing, while married women would tie their hair up in a bun.

- Elaborate hairstyles, such as braids, curls, and chignons, were popular among wealthy women.

In Ancient Rome:

- Men typically wore their hair short, either in a simple bob or in curls.

- The emperor and other high-ranking officials would wear a wreath or crown of laurel leaves on their heads.

- Women wore their hair in a variety of styles, similar to those worn by Greek women.

- However, Roman women were more likely to dye their hair blonde or red.

In the Middle Ages:

- Men typically wore their hair short, either in a simple bob or in curls.

- Knights would often wear their hair long and flowing, as a sign of their bravery.

- Women wore their hair in a variety of styles, depending on their social status and age.

- Young girls would wear their hair loose and flowing, while married women would tie their hair up in a bun.

- Elaborate hairstyles, such as braids, curls, and chignons, were popular among wealthy women.

In the Renaissance:

- Men typically wore their hair short, either in a simple bob or in curls.

- However, some men, especially artists and intellectuals, would wear their hair long and flowing.

- Women wore their hair in a variety of styles, depending on their social status and age.

- Young girls would wear their hair loose and flowing, while married women would tie their hair up in a bun.

- Elaborate hairstyles, such as braids, curls, and chignons, were popular among wealthy women.