Hairdresser Collection (#8)

Mary Quant at London Heathrow Airport on her way to Copenhagen, wearing a dress possibly 5 inches above the knee, a style she has developed for her own popular fashion line for women

Fashion: Hair styles by Raymond. April 1956 B475-003

Mr. Johns deluxe hairdresser where if you want you can have a three course meal while you are under the hair dryer, 1965

Former Middlesbrough hairdresser Mike Forbes is convinced he is on to a winner with his £ 250, 000 conversion of a historic Cleveland mill

Redcar barber Mike Forbes with some of his collection of memorabilia in his shop. 14th April 1994

Its a case of shaving close to the bone as Redcar demon barber Mike Forbes gets to work with a skeleton staff. His barber shop doubles up as an antique showroom

Blackpool, coming here tonight... For the first time in history the famous Blackpool
Blackpool, coming here tonight..... For the first time in history the famous Blackpool Tower is introduced to the F.A. Cup as the team drive with difficulty along the promenade from end to end

Manchester United footballer George Best has hair spray applied by his personal hairdresser Malcolm Wagner in Hyde Park before acting in a television commercial for mens cosmetics. 27th July 1969

Fashion: Hair styles by Raymond. April 1956 B475-001

Clothing: Mannequins: Fashion show at Ciros night club from Paris. Paquin from Paris today at Ciros night club in London showed his new winter fashions of dresses and hats

Wendy Haggerty with dog Marcus at Hairdressers 1977

One of the hairdressers casting her vote at the polling station in her salon while staff and customers carry on in 1992

Wig Maker: Josephine Annes hair is made into a wig for Peter Kent. Our picture show how this was completed at Cyrils Gentlemens Hair Salon. February 1958 A635-001

Kiddies pressing their noses against the window as they watch Christopher Chaplin aged 4 having his hair cut by Mrs. Minnie Sydney. April 1952 C1670

The Hairdresser - Program for the Theatre-Libre (Le coiffeur - Programme du Thé
The Hairdresser - Program for the Theatre-Libre (Le coiffeur - Programme du Theatre-Libre), 1893

Venus Adorned by the Graces, 1590 / 1595. Creator: Annibale Carracci
Venus Adorned by the Graces, 1590/1595

Delilah preparing to cut Samsons hair with scissors in her right hand, below her chest are the head and shoulders of the sleeping Samson, ca. 1629

La Toilette des Morts, from "Illustrated London News", July 25, 1863
La Toilette des Morts, from " Illustrated London News", July 25, 1863

Twelve Satirical Vignettes (Le Charivari, December 10, 1832), December 1, 1832

Humour costly hair styling 19th century cartoon
This is a cartoon etching by the well-known Victorian social caricaturist / cartoonist George Cruikshank (1792 - 1878), dated November 1st, 1829

Indian Barber, 1860s. Creator: Willoughby Wallace Hooper
Indian Barber, 1860s

Fleet Street - 1930s
A rich gentleman crosses Fleet Street outside Prince Henrys Room, one of the few timber- framed buildings (dating from the 1600s) still in existence in London Date: 1930s

TOILET / HAIR / HAIRDRESSERS
The up-to-date hairdresser employs high technology to groom her clients Date: 1923

Anacleto. Joseph, Jean-Baptiste. 36 ans, ne le 14 / 7 / 57. Coiffeur. Anarchiste
Anacleto. Joseph, Jean-Baptiste. 36 ans, ne le 14/7/57. Coiffeur. Anarchiste. 16/3/94. 1894

Bourbasquet. Francois. 25 ans, ne le 11 / 3 / 69 a St Ave (Morbihan)
Bourbasquet. Francois. 25 ans, ne le 11/3/69 a St Ave (Morbihan). Garcon coiffeur. Anarchiste. 2/7/94. 1894

Hostenbock. Joseph, Louis. 22 ans, ne a Bruxelles (Belgique). Coiffeur. Anarchiste. 26/2/94. 1894

England, West Sussex, Bognor Regis, Als Barber Shop front

A Dressing Room at Brighton, September 1, 1790. September 1, 1790
A Dressing Room at Brighton, September 1, 1790

French Barracks, August 12, 1791. August 12, 1791. Creators: Thomas Rowlandson
French Barracks, August 12, 1791

A Barbers Shop, 1811. 1811. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
A Barbers Shop, 1811

The Barbers Shop, March 20, 1803. March 20, 1803. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
The Barbers Shop, March 20, 1803

The Barbers Shop, 1785-1805. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
The Barbers Shop, 1785-1805

The Love Letter, early 1670s. Creator: Jacob Ochtervelt
The Love Letter, early 1670s

Le Coiffeur - Programme de Theatre Libre, 1893. Creator: Toulouse-Lautrec
Le Coiffeur - Programme de Theatre Libre, 1893. Private Collection

A barber prepares a client for a shave in Kowloon, Hong Kong
A barber prepares a client for a shave in the Walled City of Kowloon, Hong Kong Date: 1984

A barber squats in the street in Chandni Chouk, Old Delhi, and cuts the hair of a male customer. The barber uses a cut-thoat razor to trim beind the mans ears. Date: 1990

Mary arranging for the Christening, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Mary arranging for the Christening, 1897. Possibly a satire, (in questionable taste), on Queen Mary II of England (1662-1694) who was unable to bear children

Japanese Art, Small Sketches of Everyday life, by Keisai Yeisen
Vintage engraving of Japanese Art, Small Sketches of Everyday life, by Keisai Yeisen

Hair dressing class for men at the Bromley Non-Residential Training Centre, London, 1934
Hair dressing class for men at the Bromley Non-Residential Training Centre, Bromley by Bow, London, 1934. Men training to be barbers, with a row of chairs and mirrors at one end of the room

The City Tonsor, 1771. A corpulent man is holding three wigs on a stand; the one on the right is like that worn by macaronis

Marriage a la Mode, 1745; plate IV. Artist: Simon Francois Ravenet
Marriage a la Mode, 1745; plate IV. The wife is in her boudoir talking with counsellor Silvertongue. She is now a countess and a mother but she is neglecting her child

Hairdressing department, Barnsley Co-op, South Yorkshire, 1957. Artist: Michael Walters
Hairdressing department, Barnsley Co-op, South Yorkshire, 1957. The hairdrying units, under which the women are sitting were a common sight in ladies hairdressers until recent times

Hairdressers salon, Armthorpe, near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, 1961. The photograph was commissioned by the company who manufactured the Formica wipe down surfaces

Hairdressers at work, Armthorpe, near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, 1961. The photograph was commissioned by the company who manufactured the Formica wipe down surfaces

Hairdressing salon, Armthorpe, near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, 1964. The easy clean marble effect formica was popular during the 1960s and this photograph was taken to advertise the product

Hairdresser (Kamiyui), c. 1798. Private Collection

Coiffeur. Private Collection

French barber in Russia. Private Collection

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In the bustling city of Djibouti, a man meticulously prepares his hair for his wedding day, seeking the expertise of a skilled hairdresser. With each stroke and twist, he envisions himself as the epitome of elegance and style when he walks down the aisle. Across the vast lands of Sekondi in Gold Coast, Africa, a talented hairdresser delicately dresses Fante Lady's hair. The intricate braids and vibrant beads reflect her rich cultural heritage, enhancing her natural beauty with every touch. As one enters Charles of the Ritz beauty salon in England's iconic Ritz Tower Hotel they can greeted by an aura of sophistication and luxury. The air is filled with anticipation as clients eagerly await their transformations under the skillful hands of renowned stylists. In picturesque Cumbria's Keswick town stands a traditional barbershop adorned with its timeless symbol - a spinning barber pole. Passersby can't help but be drawn to this nostalgic establishment where old-world charm meets modern grooming techniques. Transporting us back to 1904 London, we find ourselves at Paddington Station's Hairdressing Salon. Amidst steam engines and bustling commuters, men seek respite from their busy lives as expert barbers pamper them with precision cuts and dapper styles. Jalan Kesawan in Medan, Sumatra takes us on an exotic journey through Indonesia where vibrant colors blend harmoniously with traditional hairstyles crafted by local artisans. Here lies a testament to how hairstyling transcends borders and connects cultures. Vidal Sassoon revolutionized hairstyling worldwide with his innovative techniques that embraced individuality and self-expression. His legacy continues to inspire countless aspiring hairdressers who strive to push boundaries within their craft. Immersed in nostalgia, we step into an American barber shop from 1920; its red-striped pole beckoning gentlemen seeking camaraderie amidst lively conversations about sports or politics while receiving a classic shave or trim.