Hair: From Moptops to Mohicans, Afros to Cornrows
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Hair: From Moptops to Mohicans, Afros to Cornrows

by Katja Spitzer

Cultural Studies fashion illustration Hair History
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Hair: From Moptops to Mohicans, Afros to Cornrows by Katja Spitzer traces the evolution of iconic hairstyles that shaped cultural identities. From the rebellious moptops and mohicans to the empowering Afros and traditional cornrows, the book explores hair as a dynamic form of expression across generations and movements.

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Hair: From Moptops to Mohicans, Afros to Cornrows delves into the transformative world of hairstyles across decades. It examines how hair has served as a canvas for identity, rebellion, and cultural statement.

The book covers iconic looks that defined eras, from the tousled moptops of the 1960s youth culture to the edgy mohicans of punk rock. It highlights the social significance behind each style's rise and influence.

Authored by Katja Spitzer, this work celebrates the diversity of hair expressions, including the bold Afros symbolizing pride and the detailed cornrows rooted in tradition. Through visual and narrative exploration, it reveals hair's role in personal and collective narratives.

Readers will gain insight into how hairstyles reflect broader societal shifts, making this an engaging study of fashion and history intertwined.

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