Hairdresser Collection (page 9)

Coiffeur. Private Collection

French barber in Russia. Private Collection

Woman cutting a baby boys hair. Private Collection

Hairdresser (Kamiyui), c. 1798. Artist: Utamaro, Kitagawa (1753-1806)
Hairdresser (Kamiyui), c. 1798. Found in the collection of the Art Gallery of South Australia

Skilful barber, 1823. Artist: Boilly, Louis-Leopold (1761-1845)
Skilful barber, 1823. Found in the collection of Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris

A Ceylon Shave, c1890, (1910). Artist: Alfred William Amandus Plate
A Ceylon Shave, c1890, (1910). From The Hundred Best Views of Ceylon. [Plate Ltd, Colombo, Kandy & Nuwara Eliya, 1910]

The Hairdresser, c1905, (1912). Artist: Walter Frederick Roofe Tyndale
The Hairdresser, c1905, (1912). From An Artist in Egypt by Walter Tyndale, R.I. [Hodder & Stoughton, London, New York, Toronto, 1912]

People of Edo, Japan, c1800 (1904). Edo is the former name of Tokyo. A print from Japan, its History, Arts and Literature, Volume V, by Captain F Brinkley, TC and EC Jack, 34 Henrietta Street

Getting His Hair Banged. Artist: American Stereoscopic Company
Getting His Hair Banged. Stereoscopic card detail

A street barber and his client, Algeria, Africa, 1922. Artist: Donald McLeish
A street barber and his client, Algeria, Africa, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume I: Abyssinia to the British Empire

The Interior of a French Barracks, 1787, (1929). Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
The Interior of a French Barracks, 1787, (1929). Satire showing French soldiers preening in mirrors, having pedicures and pampering their wigs. Illustration from the Apollo Volume X, no 55, July 1929

Barber, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Barber, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving. From Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, Ferdinand Sere and A Rivaud

Barber and wigmaker, 16th century (1849). Artist: H Moulin
Barber and wigmaker, 16th century (1849). Swiss stained glass in the collection of the Musee de Cluny, Paris. From Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, Ferdinand Sere and A Rivaud

High-Life Below Stairs, 1772. Artist: Caldwell
High-Life Below Stairs, 1772. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston (pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London, 1905)

Hints to the ladies to take care of their heads, 1776. An elaborate hairdo catches fire. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century

The Preposterous Head Dress or The Feathered Lady, 1776. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily

The Small Toilette, (1885). Artist: Moreau
The Small Toilette, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)

Woman having her hair done, late 19th-early 20th century. Artist: Ferdinand Freih van Reznicek
Woman having her hair done, late 19th-early 20th century

That certainly is being able to read, 1799. Artist: Francisco Goya
That certainly is being able to read, 1799. Plate 29 of Los caprichos. Los Caprichos were published in 1799 at a time of social repression

Salomes Toilette, 1894. Artist: Aubrey Beardsley
Salomes Toilette, 1894. Salome is being attended by a masked figure. Illustration for the play Salome by Oscar Wilde. (1894)

Marriage A-la-Mode: 4. The Toilette, 1743. Artist: William Hogarth
Marriage A-la-Mode: 4. The Toilette, 1743. The wife is in her boudoir talking with counsellor Silvertongue. She is now a countess and a mother but she is neglecting her child

A Young Woman Having Her Hair Braided, ca 1637. Artist: Rembrandt van Rhijn (1606-1669)
A Young Woman Having Her Hair Braided, ca 1637. Found in the collection of the Albertina, Vienna

An Authority, 1866. Artist: George du Maurier
An Authority, 1866. A woman sits in front of a mirror, with the hairdresser behind her holding a strange object. Every woman of fashion must place herself entirely in the hands of her hairdresser

Hair-Dressing by Electricity, 1866. At the top a man is having a bowl cut in order to achieve the medieval look. A scruffy, hairy artist is depicted in the top left corner

Hairdressing in Sierra Leone, West Africa. Date: circa 1930s

H P Truefitt Ltd, hairdressers, Old Bond Street, London W
Interior, Ladies Saloon, H P Truefitt Ltd, hairdressers, 13 and 14 Old Bond Street, London W. circa 1910

Woman sitting at a mirror while her hairdresser combs her hair.. Handcolored copperplate engraving by Francis Eginton from Christopher Ansteys The New Bath Guide, John Browne, Bath, 1807

Trainee Hairdresser
A male hairdresser learning to cut hair on a very realistic mannequin. Date: early 1930s

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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.