Interesting facts about hairdressing
The history of hair coloring dates back thousands of years.
Hair coloring existed in ancient Egypt, where henna and herbs were used. In ancient Rome and Greece, hair was lightened with lemon juice and the sun. Modern hair dyes only appeared in the 19th century thanks to chemistry, with the first safe dye developed in 1907 by French chemist Eugène Schueller, the founder of L’Oréal.
The chemical perm was invented by men.
The first technology for creating a chemical perm was invented by men. In 1906, Karl Nessler developed the hot perm method using metal rods and an alkaline solution. Despite its complexity and the risk of burns, this process was a breakthrough and laid the foundation for the further development of hairdressing.
Speed haircuts as a competitive sport.
There is an unusual format of competitions among hairdressers — "speed haircut." Participants must create a stylish hairstyle within a limited time. The winner is the one who not only finishes the work on time but also maintains high quality. This competition is popular in China, Japan, and some European countries.
Why do hair ends split?
Split ends occur when the structure of the cuticle (the outer layer of the hair) is damaged. Hair begins to split because it lacks sufficient moisture and protection. Interestingly, regular trimming of split ends does not speed up hair growth, as hair grows from the roots, not from the ends.
Fire haircuts — an ancient practice
Today, fire haircuts are seen as exotic, but in reality, this method has ancient roots. In ancient China and India, fire was used to "seal" the hair and remove split ends. This method became popular again in the 20th century but remains more of a display of skill than a practical solution.