National Hair Day

Rajnandini Roychoudhury
Dec 22, 2023 By Rajnandini Roychoudhury
Originally Published on Feb 08, 2022
Fact-checked by Sonali Rawat
National Hair Day is a great day to celebrate.

Where is National Hair Day celebrated?

 National Hair Day is celebrated in the U.S.

Who is National Hair Day celebrated by?

 National Hair Day is celebrated by the hairstyling brand, NuMe, and by those who are up for experimenting with their hair.

When did National Hair Day first start?

 National Hair Day was established for the first time in the year 2017.

Who started National Hair Day?

 The hair care products and styling tools brand, NuMe, started National Hair Day.

History And Timeline

Before you get a new cut on National Hair Day you should know some interesting facts about different hairstyles and how they emerged.

Use Of Hair Gel

The ancient Egyptians styled their hair with a fatty substance that acted like a hair gel.

900 BC

The Royal Hairstyle Trend

Every girl wanted to copy the iconic Queen Elizabeth hairstyle with locks and pin curls around this time.

1500

Short Hairstyles

Women felt empowered with shorter and more liberating hairstyles, like the short bob or perm.

1920

The Beach Waves Trend

The trend of stick-straight hair was overshadowed by light wavy hair.

2000s

First National Hair Day

NuMe created the first National hair Day for appreciating different hairstyles and hair types.

2017

Traditions And Customs

On October 1, 2022, many people will head to the salon to get a good cut and a completely new hairstyle. It is a day to show the world your best style. Apart from trying out different hairstyles, you can also book a hair treatment appointment at a spa on this day to keep your hair healthy.

Ways To Celebrate National Hair Day

On National Hair Day, opt for a new look that you have been longing to get. Pamper yourself with a new cut by your favorite stylist at your favorite salon. Share your latest haircare products or secret routine with your friends and/or social media so that everyone can find new ways of keeping their hair healthy.

Facts And Stats

  • From curly hair to wavy hair to straight hair, National Hair Day celebrates every hair type and inspires people to make every day a good hair day with the right styling tools.
  • NuMe, the company behind National Hair Day, started in 2009. However, the day was introduced in 2017.
  • The popularity of National Hair Day can be attributed to the fact that the global hair care business amounted to approximately 75.06 billion USD in 2020.

How do we celebrate National Hair Day?

National Hair Day is all about maintaining and giving love to our beautiful hair. People can splurge on a luxurious new style without thinking twice. 

What National Day is today Oct 1?

Several national days are celebrated on October 1st, including National Black Dog Day, National Pumpkin Spice Day, National Ghost Hunting Day, National Fire Pup Day, and National Hair Day.

What is the significance of National Hair Day?

National Hair Day encourages people with different hair types to love their hair unconditionally and to take care of it. 

Who started National Hair Day?

The hair product company, NuMe, started National Hair Day to promote their styling tools and hair care products.

When is National Hair Day?

National Hair Day is celebrated every year on October 1.

What is the history & origin of National Hair Day?

The hair styling products brand, NuMe, started National Hair Day in 2017. 

In which countries do they celebrate National Hair Day?

National Hair Day is celebrated only in the United States. 

When Is This Day Celebrated

  • Thursday, October 01, 2020
  • Friday, October 01, 2021
  • Saturday, October 01, 2022
  • Sunday, October 01, 2023
  • Tuesday, October 01, 2024

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Written by Rajnandini Roychoudhury

Bachelor of Arts specializing in English, Master of Arts specializing in English

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Rajnandini RoychoudhuryBachelor of Arts specializing in English, Master of Arts specializing in English

With a Master of Arts in English, Rajnandini has pursued her passion for the arts and has become an experienced content writer. She has worked with companies such as Writer's Zone and has had her writing skills recognized by publications such as The Telegraph. Rajnandini is also trilingual and enjoys various hobbies such as music, movies, travel, philanthropy, writing her blog, and reading classic British literature. 

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Bachelor of Arts specializing in English Literature, Masters of Art specializing in English and Communication Skills

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Sonali RawatBachelor of Arts specializing in English Literature, Masters of Art specializing in English and Communication Skills

Sonali has a Bachelor's degree in English literature from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University and is currently pursuing a Master's in English and Communication from Christ University. With considerable experience in writing about lifestyle topics, including travel and health, she has a passion for Japanese culture, especially fashion, and anime, and has written on the subject before. Sonali has event managed a creative-writing festival and coordinated a student magazine at her university. Her favorite authors are Toni Morrison and Anita Desai.

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