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Hairstyles

Scope note

Use for the style, form, and arrangement of human hair, often enhanced by adding materials or substances to the hair. Hairstyles may have social and religious significance as well as aesthetic and artistic qualities.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000262903

Broader Terms used

<accessories worn on the head>

Equivalent Terms used

hairstyle

Created

13yrs ago

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