Whether you’re a proper scouser or just a day tripper, listen in to hear the city’s stories. From the under-the-radar to the iconic, we cover the people, places and moments that make Liverpool such a wondrous place.
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Tuesday May 03, 2022
Tuesday May 03, 2022
For centuries we have been cutting, dying, curling, straightening, and braiding our hair.
But is hair just for expressing personal style – or is there more we can discover about society, history and even ethics?
Look back to the Roman period and hear how hairstyle influencers from elite society spread the latest hair trends amongst the masses.
Discover the social and political history surrounding Afro hair and get a personal perspective about the importance of celebrating Black hair today.
Find out how a bizarre dress from our collections - made of human hair extensions - caused mixed reactions from audiences and consider the ethics behind using human hair for fashion.
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