IT is real cutting edge stuff. A History of Human Hair is the title of a new exhibition set to take root at Eastleigh Museum from Saturday to August 22.
It is a family friendly handson exploration of the history and science of human hair.
The exhibition examines hairdressing from the Roman period through to the elaborate wigs of the 17th century and the amazing moustaches of the Victorian era to the varied hairstyles of today.
Visitors to the High Street museum will be able to test their knowledge with a barber’s pole timeline.
The oldest objects on show will be Roman combs and hairpins discovered in archaeological digs in Hampshire.
Hair-raising centre piece of the exhibition is a giant head louse which dominates the room and gives visitors the opportunity to learn about this blood sucking parasite and how to avoid it!
For more information about the exhibition contact Nick Suffolk, exhibitions officer, on 01962826734 or e-mail nick.suffolk@ hants.gov.uk.
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