Intrigue and Innovation: The Hairstyles of Versailles

This chapter explores the lavish world of hairstyles at Versailles, focusing on Léonard Autié, the acclaimed hairdresser to Marie Antoinette. It examines his innovative contributions to beauty trends, his close relationship with the Queen, and the socio-political implications of their extravagant styles during a turbulent period in French history. The narrative also follows Léonard's later struggles amidst the French Revolution as he navigates the complexities of royal association and his ventures in theater.