The History Behind Presidential Hair

Hail to the hair! Since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, America hasn’t just looked to its leaders for strength and guidance; we’ve also turned to the man in the White House for advice on all the hottest new hairstyles. Well … maybe not the hottest hairstyles — none of our presidents have ever been at the cutting edge of fashion. But for hundreds of years now, our presidents have tended to sport the most common and popular hair trends of their time. Looking back on the history of American presidents will also give you a good look at how hairstyles changed and evolved over time.