by Kathleen Krull
illustrated by Peter Malone
Hair. We grow it, cut it, tease it, shampoo
it, condition it, style it …. It can take a lot of work! But our hair is a key
part of our identity, and has been since the beginning of time. Taking a look
back at past hairstyles and haircare regimens reveals some pretty gross and
bewildering things. Like using lead or acid as hair dye, wearing giant wigs, or
weaving in live birds as decoration! Even men got into the act, with their
powdered wigs and cures for baldness. Imagine rubbing goat pee or pigeon poop
on your head!
Krull presents these and
other disgusting facts in brief, entertaining snippits, with even more short
facts in the endnotes, which she cleverly calls “hair extensions.” The subject
matter naturally calls for comical illustrations, ably created by the sly and
witty Malone.
Definitely hair-raising!
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