Stylist Collection

Vidal Sassoon (1928-2012), British hairdresser, renowned for created the sharp, geometric wedge cuts during the 1960s. Date: 1966

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

Gwendoline Dyer hair salon, offering permanent waving. Date: circa 1920s

Strip tease card game - Theatre suit - Dresser. A game which features characters involved in performing (and subsequently prosecuting and defending) a striptease

Diana Dors at Elstree Studios
with Studio hairdresser A.G. Scott during the filming of Yield to the Night in 1956

New Perm for Melanie with stylist Allan Soh. October 1984 P007896

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

The Toilette of Salome, c. 1894 (litho)
2630801 The Toilette of Salome, c.1894 (litho) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aubrey Vincent Beardsley (1872 - 1898) was an English illustrator and author

A busy morning in the sumptuous studio of a fashionable hair artist (litho)
1090677 A busy morning in the sumptuous studio of a fashionable hair artist (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fashion plate from L Art de la Coiffure de Dames, by Sieur Legros
BMR221558 Fashion plate from L Art de la Coiffure de Dames, by Sieur Legros, published in Paris 1767 (colour litho) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Mazarine, Paris

The Coiffing, from the poem The Ballad of a Barber, in The Savoy
STC135043 The Coiffing, from the poem The Ballad of a Barber, in The Savoy, 1896 (litho) (b/w photo) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); Private Collection; (add.info)

Titus hairstyles and cache-folie wigs
Two women at the hairdressers receiving the short haircut called the Titus (after the Roman emperor), while a stylist holds up a cache-folie wig

A fashionable hairstyle (colour photo)
3096111 A fashionable hairstyle (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A fashionable hairstyle)

Reproduction of a poster advertising the Salon National de la Mode
STC137394 Reproduction of a poster advertising the Salon National de la Mode, Rapp Gallery, Paris, 1896 (colour litho) by Roedel

Stylist, male figure (porcelain)
3498769 Stylist, male figure (porcelain) by Austrian School; Museo Giuseppe Gianetti, Saronno, Varese, Italy; (add.info.: Saronno-Museo Gianetti)

Coiffure au Globe, c. 1780 (colour engraving)
CHT221556 Coiffure au Globe, c.1780 (colour engraving) by Chapuy (1759-1840); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info)

The Ping-Pong Tournament at the Royal Aquarium, 11-14 December (engraving)
1628746 The Ping-Pong Tournament at the Royal Aquarium, 11-14 December (engraving) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ping-Pong Tournament at the Royal Aquarium)

Glamour is hard work
Carine Belzon

Woman Having Her Hair Done

Closeup of Woman and Haircut

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

Barber. 19Th Century Reproduction Of 16Th Century Woodcut By Jost Amman

Vegetable hair stylist, London -- grass and flowers. Date: 1960s

Robin Steadman in dandyish 1960s jacket
Robin Steadman, hair stylist at The House of Leonard in Grosvenor Street, London wearing a tweed jacket that he had made to measure at John Stephen Custom Built Clothes in Carnaby Street

Soho, London - Paul Barnes Hairdresser, offering a sensational 30-minute shampoo and set, no waiting. 1973

Dog hair stylist, London -- a sad-looking spaniel with curlers on its head. Date: 1960s

Vegetable hair stylist, London -- a cabbage leaf, tomato and egg creation, with Brussels sprouts earrings. Date: 1960s

Girl on a Stile 1930S
The stylist! A little girl, who has been picking wild flowers, pauses for contemplation on a rustic stile. A peaceful summer scene in the Cheshire woods. Date: 1930s

Tatler front cover - Life in the lunch hour
Front cover of The Tatler in 1960 featuring a young woman under the dryer in a hairdressing salon, Simon of Knightsbridge, where they guaranteed a hairdo in under an hour

les Metiers, published by Jean Leblond I (c. 1590 / 1594 - 1666), c. 1632-1635 (etching)
XJF872809 les Metiers, published by Jean Leblond I (c.1590/1594 - 1666), c.1632-1635 (etching) by Bosse, Abraham (1602-76); Private Collection; (add.info.: The barber)

Le Bon Genre - Les Titus et les caches-folie, 1812 (etching)
XJF869683 Le Bon Genre - Les Titus et les caches-folie, 1812 (etching) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: published in Paris by Pierre La MesangAšre.); French

Le Bon Genre - La Toilette Chinoise, 1813 (etching)
XJF869691 Le Bon Genre - La Toilette Chinoise, 1813 (etching) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

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Step back in time to the enchanting world of Parisian beauty salons in the 1800s, where skilled stylists crafted intricate hairstyles fit for royalty. From Vidal Sassoon's revolutionary techniques that revolutionized the industry to Gwendoline Dyer's renowned hair salon, these visionaries shaped the art of hairstyling. In a glamorous era filled with intrigue and allure, strip tease card games were all the rage. The theater suit-clad dresser meticulously arranged every strand as Diana Dors prepared for her iconic role at Elstree Studios. Longing for perfection, she entrusted her tresses to only the most talented stylist. Journey across continents to Japan, where stylists pushed boundaries and embraced innovation. In Japan 9, their avant-garde creations defied convention and celebrated individuality. Meanwhile, in Japan 4 and Japan 32, traditional Japanese styles intertwined with modern influences - a harmonious blend of old and new. The spirit of style transcends time; even in the dandyish jacket-clad streets of the swinging sixties, Robin Steadman exuded confidence with his impeccable sense of fashion. His stylistic choices became an embodiment of self-expression during this transformative decade. Fast forward to October 1984 when Melanie embarked on a hair transformation journey under stylist Allan Soh's expert hands. A new perm breathed life into her locks as she discovered newfound confidence through her revamped hairstyle. As we delve deeper into history's archives, we stumble upon "The Toilette of Salome, " a lithograph capturing timeless elegance from c. 1894. This artwork serves as a reminder that throughout centuries past and present alike, stylists have played an integral role in enhancing beauty while preserving tradition. Whether it be within opulent Parisian salons or amidst bustling studios around the globe – from London to Tokyo – stylists continue shaping our perception of beauty one haircut at a time.