National Hair Day Timeline

​2000s

​The Wave sweeps the world

​Sun-kissed beachy waves are the popular look and women have several hair tools and products to create them at home or at a salon.

​1930

​Let's get a perm

​Many women, including celebs like Rita Hayworth, visit salons to get perm treatments.

​1920

​The bob is all the rage

​With women winning the right to vote, time for a more liberating hairstyle: the short bob.

​1500

Royal hair means ​red hair, locks and pin curls

When Queen Elizabeth flaunts this hairstyle, it quickly becomes a fashion trend. Women even pluck their hairlines and eyebrows like Her Majesty!

​10th Century BC

​Hair gels are ancient

​In Ancient Egypt, people use hair gel made from a fatty substance to style their hair!