Hair Dressing Collection

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

1940s hairstyle
An elegant woman with an elaborate 1940s hairstyle decorated with pearls. circa 1940s

Trumpers Barbers - Mayfair, London
Barbershop in Central London - Mayfair. G F Trumper & Sons. An elaborate belt-driven machinery above the mirror drives a head massaging brush. Established 1875

Hairdressing exam
A girl pass the test as hairdresser before a male inspector

Hollywood hair dressing salon, Miss Annie Ondra having her h
The Hollywood hairdressing salon of the British Hollywood. Mme Franzi Jaschke attending to Miss Annie Ondra in the great film studios at Elstree

Anne Shirley / Hairdresser
Anne Shirley gets a new hair- do for the film Bombardier. Her blonde hair is curled and held in place with hair grips

Wig Shop - Middle Temple, London
E Albins Wigmaker and Hair Cutters Shop, selling wigs to the members of the Legal Profession, based in the vicinity of the Middle Temple, London. Date: 1857

The pleasures and hazards of having one's hair cut by a female barber
5311903 The pleasures and hazards of having one's hair cut by a female barber; (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the pleasures and hazards of having one's hair cut by a female barber)

JAPAN 9
Japan/ Kyoto/ Gion area the neighbourhood where Geishas live, study and perform. Geishas and Maikos attending a class at " Mia Garatso" school of Geisha

JAPAN 4
Japan/ Kyoto/ Gion area, neighbourhood where Geishas live and perform. Face portrait of a smiling Maiko with combed hair, white make up, head ornaments and traditional kimono

JAPAN 32
Japan/ Kyoto/ Gion area, neighbourhood where Geishas live and perform. Geisha with white make up on her face, combed hair, head ornaments and traditional kimono

Ancient Rome, from The Art of Perfume, pub. 1912 (pochoir print)
STC98138 Ancient Rome, from The Art of Perfume, pub. 1912 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Hair cut
LLM457909 Hair cut by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hair cut. Victorian scrap.); © Look and Learn

c. 1890s Eat Africa Zanzibar - Coutinho women doing their hair
c.1890s East Africa Zanzibar - Coutinho women doing their hair

Woman at a dressing table (b / w photo)
3095916 Woman at a dressing table (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman at a dressing table)

Christmas advertisement for Brylcreem hair dressing (colour litho)
6001971 Christmas advertisement for Brylcreem hair dressing (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas advertisement for Brylcreem hair dressing)

Pigtails and Powder (engraving)
1045930 Pigtails and Powder (engraving) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pigtails and Powder)

Exhibition of Hair Dressing at the Pavilion, Brighton (engraving)
1595871 Exhibition of Hair Dressing at the Pavilion, Brighton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exhibition of Hair Dressing at the Pavilion, Brighton)

A Hair-Dressing Exhibition, 1872 (engraving)
695067 A Hair-Dressing Exhibition, 1872 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Artists in Hair, Competition at the Grande Soiree de Coiffures (engraving)
1055189 Artists in Hair, Competition at the Grande Soiree de Coiffures (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artists in Hair)

Family Ranche Life in Texas, USA (engraving)
1046528 Family Ranche Life in Texas, USA (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Family Ranche Life in Texas, USA)

JAPAN 31
Japan/ Kyoto/ Gion area, neighbourhood where Geishas live and perform. Geisha with painted neck and shoulders, combed hair, white make up, head ornaments and traditional kimono

JAPAN 30
Japan/ Kyoto/ Gion area, neighbourhood where Geishas live and perform. Smiling Maiko with combed hair, white make up, head ornaments and traditional kimono

JAPAN 3
Japan/ Kyoto/ Gion area, neighbourhood of Geishas and Maikos Face portrait of a smiling Maiko with combed hair, white make up, head ornaments and traditional kimono

JAPAN 2
Japan, Kyoto, Gion area Portrait of a Maiko with white make up on her face and head ornaments ready for performance

JAPAN 17
Japan/ Kyoto/ Gion area the neighbourhood where Geishas live, study and perform. Geisha with painted neck and shoulders, fixed hair

JAPAN 16
Japan/ Kyoto/ Gion area the neighbourhood where Geishas live, study and perform. Geishas back with painted neck and shoulders, fixed hair and traditional kimono

JAPAN 15
Japan/ Kyoto/ Gion area the neighbourhood where Geishas live, study and perform. Geisha is practicing her Japanese flute skills at an empty classroom of " Mia Garatso" school for Geisha

JAPAN 14
Japan/ Kyoto/ Gion area the neighbourhood where Geishas live, study and perform. Two Maikos outside their house at Gion area, the neighbourhood where Geishas live, study and perform

JAPAN 13
Japan/ Kyoto/ Gion area the neighbourhood where Geishas live, study and perform. Geisha is attending an English class and talking to the teacher at " Mia Garatso" school for Geishas

JAPAN 12
Japan/ Kyoto/ Gion area the neighbourhood where Geishas live, study and perform. Geishas and Maikos attending a class at " Mia Garatso" school of Geisha

JAPAN 11
Japan/ Kyoto/ Gion area the neighbourhood where Geishas live, study and perform. Two Geishas wearing kimono and wigs attend an English class at " Mia Garatso" school for Geisha

JAPAN 1
Japan/ Kyoto/ Gion area Three Maikos are talking and laughing after finishing their classes at " Mia Garatso" school for Geishas and Maiko s

JAPAN 10
Japan/ Kyoto/ Gion area the neighbourhood where Geishas live, study and perform. Geishas and Maikos attending a class at " Mia Garatso" school of Geisha

Woman Adjusting Her Hair in Front of the Mirror, 1930. Artist: Kitano Tsunetoni
Woman Adjusting Her Hair in Front of the Mirror, 1930. From the British Museum, London

Hair Dressing Japanese Style Kusakabe Kimbei
Hair Dressing in Japanese Style; possibly Kusakabe Kimbei (Japanese, 1841 - 1934, active 1880s - about 1912); Japan; 1870s - 1890s; Hand-colored Albumen silver print

Hair Dressing Kusakabe Kimbei Japanese 1841 1934
Hair Dressing; Kusakabe Kimbei (Japanese, 1841 - 1934, active 1880s - about 1912); Japan; 1870s - 1890s; Hand-colored Albumen silver print

Unisex hairdresses in Aldridge, West Midlands September 1971

Woman at the hairdresser

Hairdresser at work - 1960s
A female hairdresser at work in a salon, crafting a classic 1960s bob hairdo. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Jermyn Street Hairdresser
George F. Trumper. Window of traditional Jermyn Street hairdresser. The photo was taken in the 1990s but the shop front looks just the same in 2012. Date: 1990s

Source Size = 5017 x 3799
A Hair-Dressing Exhibition

Hairdresser sign, Essaouira, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Egyptian Arab Barber in his beautifully ornate little wooden shop, with room for the client, the barber and his young attendant, who sits to one side holding a hand mirror

Electric devices 1913
Modern electrical devices from 1913: A lady fries herself some eggs for her breakfast in an electric frying pan. A nurse heats some water in a hot water cup

Woman in a Turkish bath
Turkish Bath, Hairdressing, Reposing Room. A woman reposing, receiving some sort of massage therapy in a Turkish bath. Date: 1904

Hairdressers or barbers shop, Malmo, Sweden 1911. Date: 1911

Travelling Barbers at Work - Mersin Date: circa 1909

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"From Vidal Sassoon to Trumpers Barbers: A Journey through the Art of Hairdressing" Step back in time to 1962, where Vidal Sassoon revolutionized the hairstyling industry with his iconic hairstyles. Fast forward to Mayfair, London, and experience the timeless elegance of Trumpers Barbers, a haven for gentlemen seeking impeccable grooming. For those aspiring hairdressers out there, picture yourself nervously sitting for a hairdressing exam. The pressure is on as you showcase your skills and creativity in transforming locks into works of art. In Hollywood's glamorous era, even celebrities like Miss Annie Ondra entrusted their precious tresses to skilled hands at exclusive salons. Imagine the excitement buzzing at the Hollywood hairdressing salon as stylists work their magic on stars' manes. Meanwhile, Anne Shirley finds solace in her trusted hairdresser's chair - a place where dreams are shared and confidence is restored. And if you're looking for something more whimsical or theatrical, step into a Wig Shop at Middle Temple in London; here you'll find an array of transformative wigs that transport you to another era or character. Traveling across continents brings us to Japan - witness stunning traditional Japanese hairstyles that blend history and culture seamlessly. From intricate updos (JAPAN 9) to elegant geisha-inspired looks (JAPAN 4), these styles are truly captivating. But let's not forget our roots. Delve into the past with enchanting 1940s hairstyles that exude sophistication and grace. Picture victory rolls and pin curls adorning women's heads during this iconic decade – truly timeless beauty. Lastly, take a trip down memory lane all the way back to Ancient Rome with "The Art of Perfume. " This pochoir print showcases exquisite Roman hairstyles that were meticulously crafted using ancient techniques – proof that hairstyling has always been an art form throughout history.