Hair Throughout History: A Symbol of Beauty, Status, and Vitality
Throughout human civilization, attractive hair has been highly prized across all cultures. In ancient Greece, women wore their hair long, with elaborate braids and precious metals adorning those of the upper classes. In Roman times, elaborate wigs indicated high status, while slaves and those in mourning kept their hair closely cropped. In most Islamic cultures throughout the ages, women’s hair was (and still is) considered so powerfully sensual that it must remain covered in public.
Europe in the 18th century took hairstyles to extravagant lengths, with nobility adorning their natural hair and wigs with feathers, lace, jewels, and even caged live birds. Louis the 14th employed 40 wigmakers at the Palace of Versailles, with French fashion setting the tone for all of Europe. During this period, upper-class men and women began wearing white, curly wigs. Political figures and judges soon adopted this practice, strengthening the psychological association between hair and symbols of wisdom, influence, and power. In contemporary times, our fascination with hair continues—with billions spent globally each year in pursuit of the perfect look.
A Universal Symbol of Vitality
If long, thick, shiny hair is a universal marker of health, vitality, and beauty, thin hair is universally associated with aging, diminished strength, and poor health for both men and women. For women in particular, luscious locks are connected to femininity and sensuality, while thinning hair can impact self-perception and confidence. While some men can confidently embrace baldness, very few women consider this a viable option. Regardless of your actual biological age, thinning hair is psychologically associated with the physical changes of advanced age, including decreased strength, flexibility, and vitality.
Understanding Your Hair Restoration Options
At Hair Restoration Centers, we understand that hair loss affects more than just your appearance—it can impact how you feel about yourself every day. Fortunately, modern advances in hair transplantation have created solutions that were unimaginable in previous generations.
Our board-certified surgeons specialize in both Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) and Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) techniques, providing natural, undetectable, and permanent results for many patients. These surgical options have revolutionized the field of hair restoration, allowing our team to create natural-looking hairlines and restore density to thinning areas.
We also recognize that surgical intervention isn’t the right choice for everyone, which is why our Patient Advisors can discuss the full spectrum of hair loss solutions during your consultation. Whether you’re experiencing early signs of thinning or more advanced hair loss, understanding all your options is the first step toward regaining your confidence.
With over 20 years of experience and more than 100,000 patients served across our 27 nationwide locations, Hair Restoration Centers combines surgical excellence with personalized care to deliver results that look and feel completely natural.
Take the first step by submitting your photos for a professional evaluation, and one of our dedicated Patient Advisors will contact you within 24 hours to discuss your unique situation and potential treatment options.
Hair Restoration Centers features internationally renowned hair transplant surgeons who specialize in advanced FUT and FUE techniques. Our board-certified physicians are committed to delivering natural-looking results through proven hair restoration procedures. With convenient locations throughout the United States, we’ve helped over 100,000 patients restore not just their hair, but their confidence.
