Early humans likely cut their hair using rudimentary tools like flint, or styled it through braiding or the application of mud.
Early humans did not have access to scissors or razors as we know them today. Therefore, their hair-cutting and styling options were limited by the available resources and their understanding of them. Here's a breakdown of the likely methods:
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Flint: Sharp pieces of flint, chipped off larger stones, could have been used to roughly cut hair. This would have been a tedious and likely uneven process, but it was probably the most common method for shortening hair.
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Braiding: Instead of cutting, long hair could be braided to keep it out of the face and manage its length. Braiding is a simple and effective way to control hair without cutting it.
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Mud: Mud could have been used to mat the hair together, creating a style or perhaps even unintentionally shortening sections as the mud dried and pulled at the hair. This is less about cutting and more about styling and management.
The exact method would have varied depending on the region, the available materials, and the cultural practices of the specific early human group.
