Give me a head with hair: Long hair in the 70’s

Send us Fan MailWhen my father firmly clutched the scissors, threatening the life of every strand that dared grow past my ears, little did I know this battle of the locks was a rite of passage—a generational dance as old as time. Today, we embark on a journey through the follicular revolution that witnessed men's hair transform from a symbol of conformity to one of rebellion. We'll traverse the cultural landscape of the 60s and 70s, where locks grew long in defiance, and icons like Elvis and the Beatles dared to let their hair down, quite literally, setting the stage for what was not just a style, but a statement. Listen closely as I recount the tales of personal confrontation and societal shift; a time when a head of hair could speak volumes about war, peace, and the pursuit of individuality.Fast forward to a time when the man bun reigns and the pandemic has thrown the rulebook out the salon window, we reflect on how current hair trends echo the past's cultural clashes and signify more than mere fashion. My own journey from a hair skeptic to an observer of the pandemic's accidental hair liberation movement reveals a surprising truth: while hair may serve as a canvas of expression, it is but one thread in the tapestry of our identity. Tune in for a heartfelt dialogue on the evolution of male hairstyles, a nod to the icons who paved the way, and a celebration of the freedom to let our hair—whatever its length, style, or statement—truly be our own.Support the show