One must suffer for beauty. A hairdresser on stilts pulls a woman's hair to the ceiling in the Chinese style. " The hairstyle a la Chinese is definitely a major makeover

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One must suffer for beauty. A hairdresser on stilts pulls a woman's hair to the ceiling in the Chinese style. " The hairstyle a la Chinese is definitely a major makeover

FLO4677414 One must suffer for beauty. A hairdresser on stilts pulls a woman's hair to the ceiling in the Chinese style. " The hairstyle a la Chinese is definitely a major makeover. All the hair from the forehead to the nape is collected on the top of the head, then twisted and tied." Illustration by Jean-Baptiste Isabey. Handcoloured engraving from Pierre de la Mesanger's Le Bon Genre, Paris, 1817.; (add.info.: One must suffer for beauty. A hairdresser on stilts pulls a woman's hair to the ceiling in the Chinese style. " The hairstyle a la Chinese is definitely a major makeover. All the hair from the forehead to the nape is collected on the top of the head, then twisted and tied." Illustration by Jean-Baptiste Isabey. Handcoloured engraving from Pierre de la Mesanger's Le Bon Genre, Paris, 1817.); © Florilegius

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Step right up, ladies and gentlemen, to witness the incredible transformation that one must endure for beauty! In this print from 1817, we see a hairdresser on stilts pulling a woman's hair towards the ceiling in the Chinese style. The sheer dedication and skill required for such an elaborate hairstyle is truly astounding. The woman's hair is meticulously gathered from her forehead to the nape of her neck, twisted, and tied at the very top of her head. This intricate process results in a stunningly unique look that was undoubtedly ahead of its time. As we marvel at this scene captured by Jean-Baptiste Isabey, we are reminded of the age-old adage that beauty often comes with a price. The pain and discomfort endured by this brave woman as she undergoes this extreme makeover serves as a testament to the lengths some will go to in pursuit of perfection. Despite the absurdity and exaggeration depicted in this illustration, there is an undeniable charm and whimsy to it all. It offers us a glimpse into the world of 19th-century fashion and society, where coquetry and elegance reigned supreme. So let us raise our glasses (and perhaps our own hair) to those who are willing to suffer for beauty – may their efforts never go unnoticed or unappreciated.

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