Why Do French Women Have Such Fabulous Hair?

I have done much reading on the subject of French women and their hair and I have discovered that less is definitely more.  The cut is far more important than color and sans brushing is as much a part of their secret as is long layers and celebrating gray hair.To my delight, I realize that I have been following this relaxed approach to hair care for some years now without even knowing it.  Perhaps my French great-grandfather's blood runs through my veins more than I realised?  

Audrey Tautou's pixie cut is a definitive look for her.  It suits her so well, much like Audrey Hepburn's pixie in Roman Holiday and also in Sabrina.  A hair-cut can literally change your life!Audrey Tautou

Juliette Binoche 
Marion Cotillard
Anna Mouglalis
Vanessa Paradis
Brigitte Bardot
Francoise Hardy
Èlodie Bouchez
Charlotte Gainsbourg
Astrid Bergès-Frisbey
Mèlanie Laurent
Carole Bouquet
Laetitia Casta
Clèmence PosèyI may be lax in self care from time to time, but hair care is the one thing that means more to me than shoes, (shocking, I know) because your hair is your mane and in the words of Vicki Archer on her blog French Essence:"For the French hair is about the individual woman not about her age and the care and maintenance of hair is routine - not a cure to be taken once or twice a year. I have learned this from French women - look after the hair and the rest will follow."I think that says it all, don't you?
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