Man Buns: A Chronological Hairstory
BuzzFeed - Latest 2014-09-18
Summary:
It’s a bun-derful life.
6th-7th Century BCE and beyond—Buddha
One of the Buddha's secondary physical characteristics? "His topknot is like a crown." Beat that, Bradley Cooper.
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3rd Century BCE—Terra Cotta Warriors
So fierce.
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1070s—Bayeux Tapestry Figures
What's under those pointy helmets? Let's assume they're man buns.
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1789—Maximilien Robespierre
The closest 18th century guys get to the man bun is this powdered wig mini-ponytail. Off with his head! (Too soon?)
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