During the first weeks of the New Year, Japanese girls flock to the beauty parlors to have their hair made up in traditional Japanese style. The motive: the reconditioning is expected to serve as added attraction for male eyes throughout the year -- possibly lure a husband from among JapanÂs eligibleÂs. One hopeful getting her hair done shows her coiffure almost finished at the shop on the Ginza in Tokyo, Japan on Jan. 16, 1948. (AP Photo) Ref #: PA.11538662
