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"The 1960's were a time of radical change for nations all over the world, particularly in the United States. During this time, young men were getting drafted into the army and the Civil Rights Movement hit its all time peak. An era of change and great shake-ups, the hairdos somewhat reflect the times. As people were getting more loose and liberal, so was the hair."
Gone were the crew cuts of the 1950's and in came the longer looks of the 1960's. In those days, long hair signaled rebellion and any hair longer than below the tops of the ears raised eyebrows among the older generation. With the advent of the Beatles, many men got their hair cut in the longer bowl cut, which at the time was scandalous. As the hippie movement grew, some men began to grow their hair as long as possible. Within the black community, the Afro (or long hair teased with a comb) became popular as well.
v Womens Afro v
Gone were the crew cuts of the 1950's and in came the longer looks of the 1960's. In those days, long hair signaled rebellion and any hair longer than below the tops of the ears raised eyebrows among the older generation. With the advent of the Beatles, many men got their hair cut in the longer bowl cut, which at the time was scandalous. As the hippie movement grew, some men began to grow their hair as long as possible. Within the black community, the Afro (or long hair teased with a comb) became popular as well.
v Womens Afro v