“History of Cosmetology”

Cosmetology is a term used to encompassa broad range of specialty areas,including hairstyling, haircutting, estheticsand manicuring. Studies have show that haircutting andhairstyling have been practiced in someform or another as early as the Ice Ages.

Women of the 16th Century

During the 16th Century women plucked or shaved their hairlines to give the illusion of having higher foreheads.

Julius Caesar dies – 44 B. C.

Marlon Brando’s (Julius Caesar) combed forward, close-cropped hairstyle was later duplicated by other stars like Steve McQueen, Paul Simon and George Clooney.

2,300 year old body found In 2003 a

prehistoric body was found in a bog outside Dublin, with a Mohawk haircut held in place with gel and according to scientists was imported from abroad.

1898 - “Queen Nefertiti” In 1898 a mummy

with its head shaved, later thought to be “Queen Nefertiti” was found in Cairo. Members of royalty shaved their heads to eliminate lice and wore wigs instead.

1958 - Elvis Presley

In 1958 Elvis Presley had his Pompadour hairstyle buzzed to a crew cut after he was drafted into the army; the trim he received was featured in a newsreel.

1962 -The Beatles

In 1962 the Beatles manager fired the original drummer, Pete Best for refusing to adopt the band mate's “Mop-Top” haircut.

(Pete’s hair was actually too curly for the style)

1967 – Mia Farrow

In 1967 there were 110 photographers in attendance when Vidal Sassoon gave Mia Farrow her $5,000.00 Gamine haircut for the movie Rosemary’s Baby.

1972 – Paul and Linda

During the 70’s Paul McCartney and his wife Linda grew their hair out into a “Mullet”!!

The Cowsillsa famous rock group of the

70’s did a song called “Hair.”

1980 - Grace Jones

In 1980 the singer Grace Jones displayed her “Flattop” on the cover of her album Warm Leatherette.

1994 – Meg Ryan

In 1994 Sally Hershberger gave Meg Ryan a “messy- on-purpose” Shag for the movie French Kiss.

2003 – Imports from India $62.5 Million is the

value of India’s human-hair exports in 2003, much of which came from hair offerings made at Hindu temples. The imported hair is used in wigs and hair extensions.

2004 – John Edwards

John Edwards paid $1,250.00 for ONE haircut he received from hairstylist Joseph Torreneva during the 2004 presidential race.

2005 – Parents polled

In 2005 83% of parents polled said a new haircut before the start of school improved their child’s confidence.

80% of the donors to the ‘LOCKS OF LOVE” organization which provides wigs to children suffering from Alopecia are children under the age of 18.

$61.99 Cost of Manikin

The cost of a “Miss Suzie Kin” a human hair manikin from Sally’s Beauty Supply is approximately $61.99 (Retail cost)