Detailed analyses of coins, reliefs, and sculpture revealed four main types of hairstyle: The hair roll is found on goddesses since the 2nd quarter of the 5th century, by the end of the century also in mortal women. Variations involved a nape braid, drooping curls, and sickle curls. The high or low pony tail, the lampadion [i.e. small torch], also began in the 5th century, but lost popularity in Hellenistic times. The bow knot occurred since the early 4th century, e.g. for brides, and survived until the times of Roman ideal sculpture. By means of the variants Hygieia, Nikagora, and Aphrodite Bartlett, a more precise dating is possible. The melon hairstyle, perhaps termed diakrisis in antiquity, emerged in the 40s of the 4th century and was worn well into Roman times in combination with a lampadion, braided coil, or nest knot. In the 2nd century it temporarily fell into oblivion. The relation between hairstyle and certain goddesses or women of certain age groups or social classes is presented in detail and was subject to change in the course of time. In this, important artists played a major role, Phidias for the roll style, Cephisodotus for the long-haired type, and Praxiteles for the melon hairdo.