In Africa , it was believed in some cultures that a person 's spirit occupied his or her hair , giving hairdressers high status within these communities .
Greek writers Aristophanes and Homer both mention hairdressing in their writings .
In Africa , it was believed in some cultures that a person 's spirit occupied Aristophanes ' or her hair , giving hairdressers high status within these communities .
Greek writers Aristophanes and Homer both mention hairdressing in their writings .