The phrases “The clothing makes the man” and “dress for success” are not new concepts. The way an ancient Roman man or woman dressed and did their hair spoke volumes about who they were and their place in society.
So why did Romans dress the way they did, and how did they do their hair without the help of hairspray, bobby pins, blow dryers or even shampoo? Ancient Roman hairdressing expert Janet Stephens will take you on a journey back in time and show you how, with pictures, costumes and live demonstration.
Archaeology Now 