The oldest known hairstyle in history is hair braiding.
Braiding has been traced back approximately 30,000 years. Archaeological evidence suggests that women meticulously styled their hair with elaborate braids. While elaborate hairstyles were common, particularly among women, hair was often kept covered, especially outside the home for married women. This cultural practice indicates that hairstyling was significant in ancient societies, reflecting social status, marital status, and possibly even religious beliefs. The specific methods and designs varied across cultures and time periods, but the fundamental technique of interweaving strands of hair remained consistent.
