Do we have actual proof people wore ships in their hair tho? I mean, paintings and writings sure, but I'm just imagining the logistics and... I'm not buying it. They'd tip over just by walking through a doorway.

While these styles were all the rage among the nobles, let's not forget how they were partly responsible for the backlash leading to the French Revolution. Represented excessive wealth and disconnect while the rest of France was starving. Kinda puts a damper on the 'cool factor'.

I'm a stylist, and lemme tell you, hair has never been as crazy since. But what's really wild is how they managed to keep these styles intact—it was all about horse hair padding, wires, and LOADS of lard. Kinda makes our hairspray look like child's play.

Wow really? That's nuts 🤣

Insane to imagine something like that now—that's like two feet of hair and add ons. Wouldn't last a second on the subway without going viral for the wrong reasons haha.

The towering poufs were such an ingenius mix of fashion and political statement. For instance, the naval victory you mentioned celebrated the French win at the Battle of Chesapeake which was essentially a giant 'we did it!' message. The aristocracy really knew how to flaunt their wealth and their politics through every means possible, even if it meant a bit of neck pain and impracticality!

Marie A's fashion was lit 🔥 Imagine the statement you'd make showing up with a towering hairdo. But how did they even sleep? Like did they have special pillows or just not lay down ever lol

Oh totally, a ship wasn't even the half of it. These hairstyles could get wild. They'd slap on entire garden scenes, complete with figurines and live birds. The weight of the hair and the frame could cause neck aches, though—not to mention the lice problem... yikes.