Ep. 379 • The History & Power of Hairdressing w/ Elizabeth Block

Art & Cultural Historian @elizabethlblock joins us to discuss the rise of the hair industry in America.  Her book, 'Beyond Vanity: The History and Power of Hairdressing shares the diverse history of women's hair in the 19th & 20th century. We delve into the examples of hair care and beauty practices back then, as well as explore the evolution of hair products, the rise of beauty salons, and the myths surrounding hair care routines. To purchase Elizabeth's book, click here: www.elizabethlblock.com This Week's Topics: • The Evolution of Hairdressing in the 19th Century • Class and Hairdressing: A Societal Perspective • Plumbing and Hairdressing: A Historical Connection • Exploring Historical Hair Products • The Evolution of Beauty Salons • Debunking Myths About Hair Care • Diverse Contributions to Hair Care • Trivia and Fun Facts About Hair   Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out 'The Hair Game Podcast' playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews'  - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)!  - Click on 'Write a Review' and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor