When styling demanded time and endurance
The earliest versions appeared in the early twentieth century, and comfort was not a priority. Made from metal or rigid plastic, they were heavy and awkward to wear. Yet women kept them in place for hours — sometimes even sleeping in them — enduring the discomfort for the promise of well-shaped hair the next morning.
By the 1950s and 1960s, curlers began to change. They came in different sizes, were made from gentler materials, and offered more flexibility. Hairstyles became a form of self-expression, and curlers allowed women to experiment without relying on professional salons.
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