AYUTTHAYA MEN GROOMING AND STYLING Mahad Thai During the Ayutthaya period, the most common men's haircuts was the Mahad Thai hairstyle. The hair was usually cut evenly short around the head at ear level or slightly above to provide a straight-edged outline when viewed from any angle. The top is kept only a bit long compared to the sides for a rounded yet structured look. This style was functional: cool in the tropics, easy to keep clean, and lessened lice, which in former times was a worrying plague. Due to its neat and tidy aspect, it became very popular among commoners, merchants, young men, and even low-ranking officials. The haircut spoke volumes to the cultural values of simplicity, good discipline, and modesty. It was a distinctive everyday hairstyle for Ayutthaya men before more ornate styles replaced it in succeeding centuries.
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