Beauty Salon Collection

Parisian beauty salon, 1800s
Lady in a hair salon in Paris, 1890s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Canons of feminine beauty around 1900 (postcard)
PCT5618406 Canons of feminine beauty around 1900 (postcard); (add.info.: Canons of feminine beauty around 1900 (early 20th century)

Two beauty parlour employees
3785011 Two beauty parlour employees; (add.info.: Two beauty parlour employees. Two glass cabinets on the wall advertise their wares, including Buty Wave Shampoo)

Young Woman in Deshabille, 1880 (oil on canvas)
7331971 Young Woman in Deshabille, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Boldini, Giovanni (1842-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artist: Giovanni Boldini); Ghigo Roli

Young Woman in Deshabille, detail, 1880 (oil on canvas)
7332084 Young Woman in Deshabille, detail, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Boldini, Giovanni (1842-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artist: Giovanni Boldini); Ghigo Roli

Women undergoing a body brushing beauty treatment (b / w photo)
6015431 Women undergoing a body brushing beauty treatment (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women undergoing a body brushing beauty treatment)

Woman having a mud bath treatment at a beauty salon (b / w photo)
6015499 Woman having a mud bath treatment at a beauty salon (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman having a mud bath treatment at a beauty salon)

Women undergoing a body brushing beauty treatment (b / w photo)
6015442 Women undergoing a body brushing beauty treatment (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women undergoing a body brushing beauty treatment)

Woman enjoying a milk foam bath beauty treatment (b / w photo)
6015458 Woman enjoying a milk foam bath beauty treatment (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman enjoying a milk foam bath beauty treatment)

Woman having a body wax beauty treatment (b / w photo)
6015441 Woman having a body wax beauty treatment (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman having a body wax beauty treatment)

Woman having a facial massage beauty treatment (b / w photo)
6015440 Woman having a facial massage beauty treatment (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman having a facial massage beauty treatment)

Flowers in the Salon, Chateau de Nanteuil, 1927 (oil on panel)
657837 Flowers in the Salon, Chateau de Nanteuil, 1927 (oil on panel) by Manson, James Bolivar (1879-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flowers in the Salon, Chateau de Nanteuil)

Women having a skin whitening facial treatment at a beauty parlour in Harlem, New York (b / w photo)
6015479 Women having a skin whitening facial treatment at a beauty parlour in Harlem, New York (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Women having her nails donw at a beauty parlour in Harlem, New York (b / w photo)
6015468 Women having her nails donw at a beauty parlour in Harlem, New York (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Women having facial treatments at the beauty salon (b / w photo)
6015437 Women having facial treatments at the beauty salon (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women having facial treatments at the beauty salon)

Woman Receiving A Spa Treatment

EXERCISE CLASS, 1961. A exercise class at the Helena Rubinstein salon at 655 5th Avenue in New York City. Photograph, 1961

DETROIT: DEPARTMENT STORE. Women at the beauty shop in the Crowley Milner and Company department store in Detroit, Michigan. Photograph by Arthur Siegel, July 1941

NEW YORK CITY, 1938. A beauty salon, probably in Harlem, New York City. Photograph by Jack Allison, 1938

TEXAS: DOCTOR, 1939. Women waiting to see Dr. J. H. Ellington on a Sunday morning in San Augustine
TEXAS: DOCTOR, 1939. Women waiting to see Dr. J.H. Ellington on a Sunday morning in San Augustine, Texas. Photograph by Russell Lee, April 1939

WIGMAKING, 18th CENTURY. An 18th-century French wigmakers shop: (a) getting a shave; (e) heating a curling iron; and (f) excess powder being wiped from the face

Silent Still: Beauty Parlor

Silent Still: Beauty Salon

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Step back in time and immerse yourself in the elegance of a Parisian beauty salon from the 1800s. Picture a young woman, captured on canvas in "Young Woman in Deshabille, " her delicate features illuminated by soft candlelight. The intricate details of her attire transport us to an era where beauty rituals were revered. In another frame, we witness women undergoing body brushing treatments, their faces serene as they indulge in this timeless practice. A black and white photograph captures the essence of relaxation as a woman indulges in a rejuvenating mud bath at the salon. The contrast between light and shadow adds depth to this moment of self-care. A different image showcases a woman luxuriating in a milk foam bath, her expression reflecting pure bliss. In yet another photo, we observe the meticulous process of body waxing - an art form that requires precision and expertise. Facial massages take center stage as skilled hands work their magic on clients seeking ultimate relaxation and rejuvenation. These moments are frozen in time through black and white photography but hold within them countless stories of women finding solace amidst busy lives. As we journey forward to 1927, vibrant flowers adorn the salon walls at Chateau de Nanteuil—a testament to nature's role in enhancing our inner radiance. Meanwhile, across continents, Harlem's beauty parlors become havens for African American women seeking skin whitening facials or perfectly manicured nails—their desires for self-expression shining through these monochromatic images. The evolution of beauty salons throughout history is not just about physical transformations; it represents society's changing perceptions of femininity and self-care practices. From Parisian opulence to Harlem empowerment, these glimpses into past eras remind us that every generation has sought solace within these sacred spaces dedicated solely to enhancing one's natural allure.