Both men and women enjoyed using mirrors and
hairbrushes.
Hair was curled, arranged in interesting and carefully
designed styles, and held in place with scented waxes and
lotions.
Women kept their hair long, in braids, arranged on top
of their head, or wore their hair in ponytails. Headbands, made of
ribbon or metal, were very popular. Blond hair was rare. Greek admired
the blonde look and many tried bleaching their hair.
Men cut their hair short and, unless they were
soldiers, wore beards.
Barber shops first became popular in ancient
Greece, and were an important part of the social life of many ancient
Greek males. In the barber shop, the men exchanged political and sports
news, philosophy, and gossip!
