We've often discussed what stories are woven into the clothes we wear, but what about those braided into our hair? In this week’s two part episode, Dr. Elizabeth L. Block joins us to discuss the cultural significance of hair and hairdressing in 19th century America, introducing us to the spaces and faces that defined this booming industry and profession and are the subject of her new book Beyond Vanity: The History and Power of Hairdressing. More from Elizabeth L. Block: Beyond Vanity: The History and Power of HairdressingElizabeth's InstagramWant more Dressed: The History of Fashion?  Our website and classesOur InstagramOur bookshelf with over 100 of our favorite fashion history titles Our Sponsors: * Check out Acorns: https://acorns.com/DRESSED * Check out Artifact Uprising and use my code DRESSED for a great deal: www.artifactuprising.com * Check out BetterHelp and use my code DRESSED for a great deal: www.betterhelp.com * Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code DRESSED for a great deal: happymammoth.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dressed-the-history-of-fashion/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy