History of Hair Extensions

Hair extensions have long been apart of history, with the earliest evidence having existed in ancient Egypt! Read on as we show you our favourite looks from the long history of hair extensions. These looks are perfect for Halloween!

History of Hair Extensions

Ancient Egypt & Cleopatra

The earliest evidence of hair extensions in human history were found in ancient Egypt which were dated as far back as 3,400BC! The earliest evidence of hair extensions in human history is dated as far back as 3,400BC throughout Ancient Egypt! The ancient Egyptians loved bright coloured hair. They used bees wax and resin to add colour to their hair. Cleopatra was known to use hair extensions, with her favourite shade rumoured to be peacock blue.

For this amazing Cleopatra inspired bright hair look, you can view our tutorial on dying extensions below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvVobeN-fig

 18th Century France & Marie Antoinette

There is no doubt that Marie Antoinette had some of history's most iconic hair! Her incredible blonde locks were often thought to be a wig but they were in fact carefully attached hair extensions. Marie Antoinette was known for her extravagant up-dos. She spent hours to achieve her hair signature look. Large hair was significant throughout the French royal court at the time as many women used hair extensions to create the signature bouffant look.

1960s & Brigitte Bardot

In the 1960s hair extensions came back into popularity as women around the globe looked to recreate the hair looks of icons like Brigitte Bardot. 'The beehive' was a popular look which required great volume to create desired height. For a modern 'twist' on the Bardot look, view the hair tutorial below. This is the perfect 1960s inspired halloween hair.

You can find our great variety of clip in, tape and ponytail shades here.

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