Haircut Collection

Actress Joanna Lumley models her "Purdey"haircut with its creator
Actress Joanna Lumley models her " Purdey" haircut with its creator, hairdresser John Frieda. January 1977

Fashion designer Mary Quant seen here having the finishing touches made to her new hairstyle by Vidal Sassoon 12th November 1964

Cathy McGowan getting her hair cut
Cathy McGowan and David Elliot have their hair styled at Smile Hairdressers on the Brompton Road - 1969

16th century haircut at a barber shop
Gentleman at the barbers gets a haircut, while a chap in the background has his hair washed. 16th century

A typical working day in the Nuthouse hairdressing salon in the Royal Arcade, Cardiff - 22nd Sept 1976

Saint Antoninus of Pamiers. Christian missionary and martyr
Saint Antoninus of Pamiers. Early Christian missionary and martyr. Patron saint of the cities of Pamiers (France), Palencia and Medina del Campo (Spain). Portrait. Illustration by Llanta

Advert for Universal hair extensions 1915
Using human hair extensions to change your hairstyle, in a range of colours. 1915

Barbiere
Stefan Nielsen

Ridiculous taste or the ladies absurdity, 1771. Private Collection

Harrods advertisement Yves St Laurent dress
Advertisement for London department store, Harrods, featuring a knee length, long-sleeved shift dress designed by Yves St Laurent but made in London exclusively for Harrods

Colleen Moore (18991988) - American film actress and one of the most fashionable stars of the era and helped popularize the bobbed haircut. Date: circa 1920s

Shoot for Kamella - children's clothes brand
Client: Stonehouse Advertising - shoot for Kamella children's clothes brand - cute young boy in smart short soft woollen coat with double-buttons Date: circa 1967

Client: John Craig - Knitwear shoot - September 7, 1966 (1/2) Date: 1966

Knitting Pattern shoot Date: circa 1959

Engraving depicting an itinerant barber at work in the open street of a Chinese city, 19th century (engraving)
3521220 Engraving depicting an itinerant barber at work in the open street of a Chinese city, 19th century (engraving); (add.info)

Medals: Food by Raoul Lamourdedieu, 1910; Woman Golfer by P.A. Morlon (b.1878)
XIR156720 Medals: Food by Raoul Lamourdedieu, 1910; Woman Golfer by P.A. Morlon (b.1878), 1936; Woman with Flowers by Pierre Lenoir (b.1879) and Woman with Automobile by unknown artist (20th century)

Des Vaillants; Femme-soldats, blessees dans l'offensive, en traitement dans un hopital... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Des Vaillants; Femme-soldats, blessees dans l'offensive, en traitement dans un hopital militaire, 1917. First World War: Valiants; female soldiers, wounded in the offensive

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Mary Quant, 1960s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Mary Quant, 1960s, (2023). Quant (1930-2023) was a British fashion designer who played a prominent role in London's Swinging Sixties culture

The Beaucousin Collection at the National Gallery - a portrait, by Mabuse, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Beaucousin Collection at the National Gallery - a portrait, by Mabuse, 1860. Engraving of a painting. The most recent accession to our National Gallery

Child at the hairdresser, 1862. Creator: Diederik Franciscus Jamin
Child at the hairdresser, 1862

U.S.S. Brooklyn, barber shop, between 1896 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Brooklyn, barber shop, between 1896 and 1901

Julius Civilis Having his Hair Cut after the Fall of Vetera, while his Son Kills Some... 1600-1613
Julius Civilis Having his Hair Cut after the Fall of Vetera, while his Son Kills Some of the Captives, 1600-1613. Other Title(s)

Chez le tailleur chez le coiffeur, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Chez le tailleur chez le coiffeur, 19th century. The torment of civilization - At the tailor. At the hairdresser

Le front pittoresque; Villages de Paillot et Terriers a flanc de coteaux, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Le front pittoresque; Villages de Paillot et Terriers a flanc de coteaux: "Bon Espoir" a un barbier qui opere en plein air, 1914

Army, U.S. Army Medical School; Typhoid Vaccine, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Army, U.S
Army, U.S. Army Medical School; Typhoid Vaccine, 1917

Community barber shop in Kern County migrant camp, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Community barber shop in Kern County migrant camp, California

Samson and Delilah, c.1612. Creator: Jacob Matham
Samson and Delilah, c.1612

Kewaizaka no Shosho cutting her hair to become a nun, from the series "Illustrated Tale... c
Kewaizaka no Shosho cutting her hair to become a nun, from the series "Illustrated Tale of the Soga Brothers (Soga monogatari zue)", c. 1843/47

Community barber shop in Kern County migrant camp, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Community barber shop in Kern County migrant camp, California

Community barber shop in Kern County migrant camp, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Community barber shop in Kern County migrant camp, California

Actress Joanna Lumley with the winner of the Purdey haircut competition winner. April 1977

Actress Joanna Lumley judging a Purdey haircut lookalike contest with hairdresser John Frieda. March 1977

Louis Armstrong having haircut in Hammersmith, London, 1962. Creator: Brian Foskett
Louis Armstrong having haircut in Hammersmith, London, 1962

Sikh barber
3788923 Sikh barber; (add.info.: Sikh barber, holding sissors and a lantern. Colourised photograph taken early 20th century. British postcard.); Lebrecht History

Fashionable women in cloche hats and fur scarves. Mink scarf with heads and tails 93a, ermine 94, 95, 96, mink 97, moleskin 99, and necktie in beaver and ermine 98

Unusual Eton crop for Fraulein von Poremski, 1928
Fraulein von Poremski, a noted Berlin dancer sporting a geometric, and close-cropped hair style, notably masculine and daring, even in 1928 when everyone was shingling their hair. 1928

French soldiers and a barber in the casemates, Verdun, September 1916 (autochrome)
697620 French soldiers and a barber in the casemates, Verdun, September 1916 (autochrome) by Gervais-Courtellemont, Jules (1863-1931); eGalerie Bilderwelt; French, out of copyright

Punk girl Julie Brandon having her hair cut by her mother at their home in Thame, Oxfordshire. Julie was recently sacked from a shop. 24th July 1980

Middlesbrough lads get bald haircuts. 1973

Purdey haircut lookalike contest. Pictured is hairdresser John Frieda. March 1977

Children hairdressing at Selfridges. It seems to be one of the most fashionable things to have your childs hair cut at Selfridges because the waiting list stretches for weeks

Hair Salon
Raymonds Knightsbridge salon, stylist Juliet Rothe with empty seat 1968

Portrait photograph by Janet Jevons of Beatrice ( Bea ) Lillie (1894-1989) on the cover of The Tatler, December 6, 1933 - Lillie (featured inset in costume)

Barber shop, Scunthorpe
A traditional gents barber trims a customer while another one waits his turn in a barbers shop, Scunthorope, Lincolnshire. First published in The Sunday Times Date: 1988

Colleen Moore - American Movie star
Colleen Moore (1899-1988) - American Movie star, one of the most fashionable of the era and helped popularize the Dutchboy bobbed haircut

A man gets a haircut depicting 2011 to welcome the new year at a barbershop in the northern Indian city of Allahabad December 27, 2010

GODDAMN!
Tomas Härstedt

Itinerant barber

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"From Saints to Celebrities: A Cut Above the Rest" Saint Antoninus of Pamiers, a Christian missionary and martyr, believed in spreading the word of God while sporting a simple haircut. In the swinging 60s, style icon Cathy McGowan made heads turn as she confidently got her hair cut into a chic and trendy look. Actress Joanna Lumley became an instant sensation when she modeled her iconic "Purdey" haircut alongside its creator, setting new hair trends in the fashion industry. Step back in time to the 16th century at a bustling barber shop where men would gather for their regular trims and stylish haircuts. Fish goggles? Yes, you read that right. In 1967, Puffing Billy-inspired shades were all the rage among those looking for quirky accessories to complement their unique hairstyles. Harrods advertisement showcases elegance with Yves St Laurent dress paired with a flawless haircut - proving that great style starts from head to toe. Fashion designer Mary Quant's attention to detail is evident as she adds finishing touches to her own stunning hairstyle - an embodiment of self-expression through fashion choices. Even in 1915, women sought ways to enhance their natural beauty with Universal hair extensions - revolutionizing hairstyling techniques throughout history. Throughout centuries, society has witnessed both ridiculous taste and ladies' absurdity when it comes to hairstyles; reflecting changing trends and individual expression since 1771. The Barbiere experience offers more than just a trim; it provides gentlemen with timeless grooming rituals passed down through generations for an impeccable appearance. A typical working day at Nuthouse Hairdressing Salon captures the vibrant atmosphere within Royal Arcade – where creativity meets professionalism for clients seeking exceptional cuts and styles. Colleen Moore's glamorous presence shines bright as she flaunts her perfectly styled locks – embodying the epitome of Hollywood elegance and timeless beauty.