Beehives, bobs and blow-dries exhibition to celebrate the history of hairstyles

AN exhibition dedicated to the history of hairdressing, created by stylist to the stars Andrew Barton, is set to tour the world and will make its international debut in Yorkshire in February 2018.
 
The Civic in Barnsley is to become the first venue for people to view the interactive and sensory exhibition by the renowned celebrity hairdresser in partnership with Donna Bevan, co-curator and fashion research consultant, and the curator of the Civic and now curator of visual arts for the Hull UK City of Culture 2017, David Sinclair.
 
The exhibition will integrate the key innovations in the hair industry, salon environments, technological breakthroughs and the influence of popular culture.
 
“Hair is often the forgotten link when it comes to charting cultural changes in fashion and I have been thinking about how it could be recognised and globally appreciated for all it’s worth for a number of years. In this hair focused exhibition, we have decided to turn fashion on its head,” says Mr Barton, who was born in Barnsley.
 
‘Beehives Bobs and Blow-dries’ uses archival material to chart trends, influences and the advancement of hairdressing, the importance of hairdressers in a community and the meaning of hair as a form of self-expression.
 
In celebration of the exhibition opening, the Civic is planning a dedicated fundraising dinner to support The Princes Trust charity of which Mr Barton is an ambassador, along with various local initiatives.