Let`s hear some rebel stories.

I feel that the recent 5 or 6 years have shown more conformism in society than any era since the 1960s.
This is especially true in the fashion industry, and thus, for peoples` hair. (just look at how few guys have hair longer than their ears, and how many gel spikes or mats into it; look at how few girls have really long hair, and how many people can`t resist changing the color of their hair). However, even today`s conformism can`t hold a candle to that of the first half of this century, especially the 1950s. Let`s hear some rebel stories (that happened to you, your friend, your grandmother, anyone) in any period of fashion, that made them stand out of the crowd, such as:

-a 1920s flapper that wore her hair long
-a guy any time when this was not fashionable with long hair or a beard
-a middle or upper class woman in the 1930s that didn`t curl her hair
-someone who resists hairstylists` pressure to do something fashionable, like short hair or highlights
-anything else similar.

This could be a fascinationg thread. Here is my story, which is really rather meek. I refuse to do anything just for the sake of fashion. The male models of this era usually are clean-shaven and have well-barbered
hair, or else a buzz cut or a gelled-up Caesar crop or whatever. My look is longer than this. I don`t shave my beard, except sometimes the hairs on the `borders` and I cut my own hair, not too short. Last 2 years, khakis were all the rage (this is a little off topic, but illustrates me better) but I can`t stand them. I think they are not that nice, and subtly discourage the right to be casually dressed at work. So I stay away from them.

well it seems that in hollywood or fashion, curls are dogged left and right. Just look at the disney movie- princess diaries. She wasn`t "perfect" until her hair was straightened. And what`s worse, the actress doesn`t even have naturally curly hair! they put a wig on her just so they could illustrate the point! err. anyway, I have naturally curly hair and I also refuse to dye it! It seems I go against trends most of the time, my hair is always super long when it is trendy to go pixie. Or I go and get a flappers cut when long tresses are all the rage. And now, glasses are considered fashionable-people even get them with clear glass, just for the look-and I`ve been wearing mine since high school. (thanks god the frames have gotten lighter though!)