a small fortune in shampoos, conditioners, treatments and appointments, granted – but largely, once a few inches clear of the root, little more than dead matter.Yet despite this less than glamorous fact, hair has always been central to self-expression and identity; to virility and femininity.
Samson relies upon his for strength; for Rapunzel, it represents beauty, innocence and maidenhood (complete with undertones of captivity) as well as, ultimately, escape.
Across cultures and historical periods, hair has reflected social standing while, in witchcraft and in romance, there is the belief that hair possesses the essence of an individual.As people age, hair takes on something of a different lustre, in myriad ways.
Not only are thinning and loss concerns for both men and women, but so are “appropriate” length and styling.I have worn my hair long for as long as I can remember.
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