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National Hair Creator’s Day recognizes the incredible talent of self-taught stylists and hair artists every July 12. Created by Zotos Professional, this day promotes self-expression and encourages budding hair creators to showcase their skills. Join the celebration by sharing your favorite looks, learning new techniques, or appreciating the creativity of others.
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Expected National Hair Creator’s Day Deals
As National Hair Creator’s Day approaches, look for beauty supply stores and professional brands to offer special promotions and discounts for stylists and enthusiasts. In past years, brands like Zotos Professional, Redken, and Olaplex have run campaigns featuring educational content, product bundles, and giveaways. Hair care retailers such as Sephora, Ulta Beauty, and Sally Beauty may also feature sales on styling tools and products. We will update this page with confirmed live deals as July 12 approaches.
Platform Guide for National Hair Creator’s Day
Tag @nationaltoday_ and use #HairCreatorsDay. Share your most creative hairstyles, tutorials, or transformations, highlighting the artistry and skill involved.
TikTok
Tag @www.nationaltoday.com and use #HairCreatorsDay. Create short-form videos showcasing quick styling hacks, product reviews, or behind-the-scenes glimpses of your hair artistry.
Mention National Today (facebook.com/nationaltoday) and use #HairCreatorsDay. Share community discussions, before-and-after photos, and stories of inspiring hair creators.
National Hair Creator’s Day Hero
Madam C.J. Walker
History of National Hair Creator’s Day
Hairstyling was alive and well in ancient times. In Egypt, people sported short hair due to the hot weather. Special ceremonies called for heavy black wigs with golden ornaments. Long hair, pulled back into a chignon, was popular with the Greeks. Embellishments like fresh flowers, jeweled tiaras, and gold powder were added during special occasions. The Plains tribes of North America favored traditional, long braids. Warriors headed to battle from the Mohawk tribe shaved their heads. During the European Renaissance period, hair was kept long and pulled back with ornate hair coverings for upper-class ladies such as ribbons, jewels, and pearls. Nobles in the 18th-century royal courts used elaborate wigs piled sky-high with decorative curls. Some of the expensive ones were topped with windmills and birdcages! These were a source of pride for the hairdressers and the affluent ladies who wore them.
Hairstyles also reflect the times. The Victorian hairstyles were restrained. Hair was kept long and neat, curled into ringlets secured at the nape of the neck. Low buns covered by a snood or decorative hair net were also in fashion, along with understated hair ornaments like ivory combs and black bows. In the Jazz Age, young women cut their hair short and styled them into bobs with soft waves as a sign of rebellion. Movie stars inspired the looks of women during and after World War 2. Plastic hair rollers helped them recreate glamorous styles. Natural hair became huge in the 1960s and 1970s. Long, free-flowing hair and the Afro were all the rage. Later on, hairspray made a comeback with puffy, teased styles.
Who knows what other hairstyles will be big in the future? What’s certain is that hair will continue to change along with the world around us.
National Hair Creator’s Day timeline
Wigs gain popularity as a low-maintenance alternative to hair.
Owners of the Poro Company Annie Turnbo Malone and Madame C.J. Walker market hair growers and hair straighteners for African American women.
The Toni Company produces the first home permanent wave kit.
The punk movement popularizes using hair gel to create spiky hairstyles like the mohawk.
How Businesses Can Celebrate National Hair Creator’s Day
Local salons and beauty schools can host open house events or free styling demonstrations to attract new clients and showcase their expertise. Retailers might offer special discounts on hair care products or collaborate with local hair creators for in-store styling sessions. Online businesses can run social media campaigns encouraging user-generated content, featuring customer transformations and styling tips with their products.
National Hair Creator’s Day FAQs
When is National Hair Creator’s Day?
National Hair Creator’s Day 2026 falls on Sunday, July 12. This annual observance celebrates the talent and creativity of self-taught stylists and hair artists across the nation.
How many professional hairstylists are there in the U.S.?
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were approximately 242,500 hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists employed in the U.S. in 2022. This figure highlights the significant workforce dedicated to hair artistry.
What is the economic impact of the hair care industry?
The global hair care market was valued at over $80 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow significantly in the coming years. This robust market reflects strong consumer demand for products and services related to hair health and styling.
What is the difference between a hairstylist and a hair creator?
While a hairstylist typically refers to a licensed professional working in a salon, a hair creator often encompasses a broader group, including self-taught artists and social media influencers who showcase their skills outside traditional settings. National Hair Creator’s Day specifically honors this creative, self-driven spirit.
National Hair Creator’s Day Activities
Try a new hairstyle
Create a new look for yourself by trying a new hairstyle, product, or color. You may just discover a brand new look that will suit you better.
Tip your hairstylist generously
Hairstyling is an art that involves technical skill and an understanding of the individual. Those abilities deserve to be lavishly rewarded.
Book a salon date
Go with your friends or your significant other and spend time at a salon. Experiment together with a new cut or color.
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Almond and castor oil
Egyptian women would massage these oils onto their scalp for protection against the dry climate and promote hair growth.
Lizard tallow and swallow droppings
Renaissance women from around 1300 used hair gel made of rendered animal fat and bird droppings.
Fire and iron bars
In 1500 B.C., Assyrian kings curled their hair using iron bars heated in a fire.
Hair pomade with lard
In the 1600s women set their hair in animal fat.
Wigs doused with flour
Lice were rampant in the 18th century, so men would shave their heads and wear wigs that they kept fresh white using flour, starch, or sweet-smelling oils like lavender.
Why We Love National Hair Creator’s Day
A hairstylist and client have a special relationship
Hairstylists become confidants for many people. They also help their clients feel beautiful inside and out by taking care of their hair.
Our hair gives us confidence
Our hair plays a big part in how we present ourselves to the world. The condition of our hair, its style, and even how much of it we have on our heads can affect us positively or negatively.
It celebrates creativity
Hairstyling combines technique, artistry, and innovation. This is a day to go all out and experiment by trying something new, at home or in the salon.
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