FROM the shaved heads of hip-hop artistes to the wavy long-haired tresses of Bollywood stars, hair has always made a personal statement in our society. Hair, as our crowning glory, is one of the main ways that people use to establish their individuality and express their style, and has had sociological significance throughout history.
Because of its perceived importance, anything that happens to our hair that we can’t control – falling out or turning grey, for instance – can be the source of much anxiety and in severe cases, can lead to depression.
