A group of budding crimpers have styled a range of historic hairdos to be displayed as part of an exhibition celebrating Elgin’s past.
Hairdressing students at Moray College have been practising looks depicting fashion trends between the 1950s and 1980s as part of their “history of hair” course.
Styles crafted include a 1960s bob inspired by Jackie Kennedy, classic 1950s cuts and a wild 1980s frizzy perm.
Now the college has joined forces with the team behind a project designed to highlight Elgin’s past, and will donate its efforts towards an exhibition launching this week.
The Castle to Cathedral to Cashmere initiative aims to showcase Elgin’s history by linking three of the town’s most storied landmarks via a tourist trail.
While construction work is ongoing, project leaders have been staging events designed to draw attention to the town’s history.
Tomorrow an exhibition will open at the Gallery in Elgin Library, inviting residents to roll back the years and reminisce about days gone by.
Hairdressing lecturer, Hazel Maguire, said the selection of hairstyles could play a part in helping evoke memories.
She said: “The girls have been doing their ‘history of hair’ unit, which ties in nicely with the Castle to Cathedral to Cashmere project.
“The hairstyles give an idea of what fashions were popular in those eras, and can help bring back memories for people who lived through those times.
“Our trainees won’t normally get the opportunity to practice looks like these when they are working in a salon, so it’s a bit of fun for them too.”
Other displays will include a collection of old photographs displaying High Street shop fronts, and costumes such as a Victorian wedding dress and traditional “fishing quine” garb.
Chairman of the Castle to Cathedral to Cashmere project, Jim Royan, said: “It is important to understand the history of our own town, and this outstanding programme allows people of all ages to see, hear and touch a remarkable story that spans 1,000 years.”
On Thursday evening at the library Mr Royan will present a talk on Alexander Stewart, the 1st Earl of Buchan and notorious Wolf of Badenoch, who destroyed Elgin Cathedral.