Hairdresser Collection

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

Man prepares his hair ready for his wedding day - Djibouti, East Africa. Date: 1908

Dressing Fante Ladys hair - Sekondi, Gold Coast, Africa
Dressing a Fanti (Fante) Ladys hair - Sekondi, Gold Coast, West Africa (modern Ghana). Date: circa 1910s

Teahouse girl and servant: Snow... late 18th century. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Teahouse girl and servant: Snow from the series Comparison of Snow, Moon and Flower Beauty, late 18th century

Hairdressing Salon, Paddington Station, c. 1904
This hairdressing salon was situated below Platform 1 at Paddington Station. By the rows of bottles, presumably shampoo and aftershave, this was probably the male salon or barbers

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

England, Cumbria, Keswick, Barbers pole, barbers shop sign

Jalan Kesawan, Medan, Sumatra, Indonesia
Jalan Kesawan (street) in Medan, Sumatra, Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia), Date: circa 1920s

BARBER SHOP, 1920. American barber shop

View of the entrance to Charles of the Ritz beauty salon in the Ritz Tower Hotel
MNY381165 View of the entrance to Charles of the Ritz beauty salon in the Ritz Tower Hotel, Park Avenue and 57th Street, New York

G F Trumper, Mayfair, London, England, Uk

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

The Barber of Suez, (oil on canvas)
989488 The Barber of Suez, (oil on canvas) by Bonnat, Leon Joseph Florentin (1833-1922); 80x58.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Barber of Suez. Leon Bonnat (1833-1922). Oil on canvas

Barbiere
Stefan Nielsen

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

China - A Chinese Barber, preparing a long pigtail
China - A Chinese Barber, preparing a traditional long pigtail Date: circa 1910s

At the hairdesser in the streets of Accra - Ghana
Joxe Inazio Kuesta Garmendia

Skinhead girls get a haircut. 1972

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

Bette St. John, wife of Liverpool FCs and Scotlands centre forward Ian St. John, opens a new hairdressing salon in Walton, Liverpool. 22nd March 1966

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

A Muslim Fakir, India
3788934 A Muslim Fakir, India; (add.info.: A Muslim Fakir, India. Photograph taken early 20th century. Fakirs (Fakeers) are muslim ascetics found on the Indian sub-continent

Soldiers and the people are great friends like a family, propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution
RDA78532 Soldiers and the people are great friends like a family, propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution, 1970 (colour litho) by Chinese School (20th century)

"Today's children, tomorrow's men". Portrait of a boy crying during a haircut Italy. Date of Photograph:1980 ca

Portrait of two men, one of which is cutting hair to the other Germany. Date of Photograph:1917

Portal of a Turin palace next to a barber-hairdresser's shop Turin. Date of Photograph:1925-1930 ca

Young woman shown having her long hair dressed by a hairdresser. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

"The hairdresser on the river" Italy. Date of Photograph:1954

Villa Rosa Maltoni Mussolini: young girls having their hair cut Pisa Calambrone. Date of Photograph:1935 ca

The hair dresser of Saint Lucia in Naples, turn of the century Naples Santa Lucia. Date of Photograph:1895 ca

Electric Permanent Waving Machine 1928
A permanent electric waving machine, medusa, Serpents, exhibited at the Hairdressers Annual Exhibition. Date: 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

Women sitting at stand hair dryers in a salon

Vidal Sassoon Salon, Bond Street, London, Tuesday 13th August 1963

Barberslong-haired pal won get hair cut. Circa 1973

Middlesbrough lads get bald haircuts. 1973

Hairstylist Vidal Sassoon, his wife Beverly and their one year old daughter Catya, pictured in their flat. 27th August 1969

Hairstylist Vidal Sassoon and his one year old daughter Catya, pictured in his flat. 27th August 1969

Hairstylist Vidal Sassoon, pictured in his flat. 27th August 1969

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

Hairdresser Vidal Sassoon with model Sandra Mundy, giving her the boyish Mary Quant hair style look. Picture taken 12th November 1964

Halloween hairdressers at Stuarts. 31st October 1987

Woman have her hair cut and curled at the hair dressers, 7th June 1962

Mrs Janet Durkin gives hair-colouring treats to youngsters at Marsden playgroups Christmas fair. Seen here with their new colourful hairstyles are, from left: Liam McDermott, Mark Durkin

Hairdresser Mike Forbes is returning to the tools after his pub venture crashed into liquidation last summer. He is leasing a shop at Station Street, Redcar. 19th October 1995

Denise McAdam, Hairdresser, 5th July 1986. In 1986 Denises work came to the media attention when she styled the Duchess of Yorks hair for her wedding to Prince Andrew

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

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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.