Blog#4: Crazy Fads 1970s

I chose two fads from the 1970s, and they were Earth shoes and Gee your hair smells terrific. Earth shoes is a popular shoe band that focuses on using sustainable and environmentally friendly materials. Earth Shoes were designed to promote a natural and healthier way of walking. Wearing the shoes would result in a better posture and help with back pain and breathing. Gee your hair smells terrific is a shampoo popular in the 1970s and popular with people for its attractive scent and advertising. After using this shampoo, not only will you have clean hair, but the fragrant smell will leave a deep impression on those around you.

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