[kudo]

theres some historical refference to that style.
also, keep in mind historicly many cultures around the world have gone to extreme measures (by moden standards) in beauty. its only recently that we've come to see simplicity as beauty at its finest.

example? british poofy hairstyles....italian philosphers who wore stiletto boots...french aristrocrats who shaved their head jus so they can have a variety of wigs that they can choose from...and thats only from the 'civilized' nations.