Hairdos Collection

Vidal Sassoon hairstyle, 1962
A smooth, sleek hairstyle by quintessential sixties hairdresser, Vidal Sassoon. Date: 1962

Girl, teenager, serious

Advert for Emile, offering an expert Court coiffure service, including the attachment of veils and feathers. Date: 1932

Page of adverts for women 1941
Page of two adverts. Left ad from Ats, - Auxiliary Territorial Service, promoting active service for vital roles during the Second World War for women

Manchu Ladies, c. 1867-72 (b / w photo)
473718 Manchu Ladies, c.1867-72 (b/w photo) by Thomson, John (1837-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: The fashion and elaborate hairstyles of women from the Manchuria province of northeast China)

French Womens Fashions During The Reign Of Louis Xvi. From Xviii Siecle Institutions, Usages Et Costumes, Published Paris 1875

The Present Fashions in Hair, 1870 (engraving)
XJF872802 The Present Fashions in Hair, 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Young man by the sea

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"From Vidal Sassoon to French fashion, they have always made a statement. In 1962, the iconic Vidal Sassoon hairstyle revolutionized the way women styled their locks. A serious teenage girl in an advert for Emile showcases her impeccable hairdo, reflecting the trends of 1941. Looking back further in time, a black and white photo captures the elegant Manchu Ladies' hairstyles from c. 1867-72. Transporting us to the reign of Louis XVI, a page from XVIII Siecle Institutions reveals intricate French women's fashions and their elaborate hairdos published in Paris 1875. The ever-changing trends continue with an engraving depicting "The Present Fashions in Hair" from 1870. Switching gears to modern times, we see a young shirtless skater sitting on his skateboard against a concrete wall - his effortlessly cool hairdo matching his rebellious spirit. Another portrait features a young man wearing a leather jacket posing confidently in front of an open staircase - his stylishly tousled hair adding to his rugged charm. In this series of portraits, we witness how different individuals use their unique hairstyles as expressions of identity and style throughout history and into contemporary times.