Perm Collection

Permanent Hair-Waving machine, 1928
Curls are attached by the flex to the chandelier-like electrical machine. This device was exhibited at the Hairdressers Annual Exhibion at the White City, 1928

RUSSIA / PERM / 1888
The City of Perm

Jim Cannon of Crystal Palace riding a bicycle during a training session. 10th October 1978

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

Still Life. Glass Vessels, 1919. Creator: Osmiorkin, Alexander Alexandrovich (1892-1953)
Still Life. Glass Vessels, 1919. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Gallery, Perm.

Lockwood, Mary, Miss, portrait photograph, 1917. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Lockwood, Mary, Miss, portrait photograph, 1917

Lancaster, Rosamond, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 or 1917. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Lancaster, Rosamond, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 or 1917

Actor Derek Jacobi Actor Derek Jacobi string in Pericles by the Prospect Theatre Company at theTheatre Royal in Newcastle 8 October 1973

Semi naked woman posing in studio, (B&W), portrait

Young woman sitting on chair, showing off her legs, (B&W)
black and white, photography, Full length, Smiling, Sitting, Glamour, Sensuality, Semi-dress, Dress, Well-dressed, Elegant, Fashion, Old fashioned, Past, Young Adult, 20s, 25-30 Years, Women

Young woman wearing scarf in studio, smiling
colour, photography, Front view, Head and shoulders, Red, Smiling, Young Adult, 20s, 25-30 Years, Women, Young Women, Adults Only, Only Women, One Person, Blonde hair, Short hair, Make-up, Lipstick

Woman with blonde hair in studio
colour, photography, Head and shoulders, Background, Yellow, Mature Adult, 40s, 40-45 Years, Women, Mature Women, Adults Only, Only Women, One Person, Blonde hair, Short hair, Make-up, Lipstick

Smiling woman in studio, (B&W), close-up, portrait
30-35 Years, 30s, Adults Only, Black hair, Close-up, Curly hair, Facial expression, Head and shoulders, Humour, Lipstick, Looking at camera, Make-up, Mid Adult, Mid Adult Women, Old fashioned

Young woman with perm, (B&W), portrait
photography, black and white, Portrait, Looking at camera, Head and shoulders, White background, Young Adult, 20s, 20-25 Years, Women, Young Women, Adults Only, Only Women, One Person, Black hair

Young woman applying perfume in front of mirror, (B&W)
black and white, photography, Smiling, Sitting, Dress, Elegant, Fashion, Old fashioned, Past, Young Adult, 20s, 25-30 Years, Women, Young Women, Adults Only, Only Women, One Person, Black hair

Woman applying lipstick in studio, (B&W), portrait
black and white, photography, Portrait, Posing, Looking at camera, Head and shoulders, White background, Old fashioned, Young Adult, 20s, 25-30 Years, Women, Young Women, Adults Only, Only Women

Woman looking at hand mirror, applying lipstick, (B&W)
Easy Retouch, head and shoulders, young adult, 20s, 25-30 years, women, young women, adults only, only women, one person, blonde hair, curly hair, perm, make-up, lipstick, old fashioned, vertical

Adrienne Corri actress Dbase

Actress Barbara Windsor March 1976 Collecting the Bottom of the Year award 1976 Awarded by Sloppy Jeans at the Imperial Hotel Russell Square London

Craig McLachlan actor and singer - June 1988 Dbase

Hairdresser Allan Soh demonstrates the Chinese perm. June 1981 P007893

Pop Group "Supertramp"pictured in Bruton Place, London
Pop Group " Supertramp" pictured in Bruton Place, London. L to R, Richard Davies, Roger Hodgson, Richard Palmer, Robert Millar and David Winthrop. 12th August 1970

black and white, photography, Three quarter length, Smiling, Standing, Working, Dress
Young woman working in kitchen, (B&W), portrait

Easy Retouch, Black and white, Photography, head and shoulders, talking, elegant
Two women gossiping in studio (B&W)

Nude woman lying face down on bed, (B&W)

Young woman smiling, posing in studio, (B&W), close-up

Advert showcasing a hairdresser's short cut and perm
London hairdresser T. Vasco is advertising a scientific short cut and perm, using a steam-point-winding perming invention. Date: circa 1939

Denarius (Coin) Portraying Julia Mamaea, 231-235, issued by Severus Alexander. Reverse: the goddess Venus, with helmet, spear and shield. Minted in Antioch, Syria

Ernest has his hair curled, c. 1840 (colour litho)
CHT189300 Ernest has his hair curled, c.1840 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

An Evening Coiffure, Eugene Process (colour photo)
3641846 An Evening Coiffure, Eugene Process (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Evening Coiffure, Eugene Process)

Assumption Cathedral in the Dalmatov Monastery, 1905-1915 (photo)
1273826 Assumption Cathedral in the Dalmatov Monastery, 1905-1915 (photo) by Prokudin-Gorsky, Sergey (1863-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

A popular everyday style, permanent waving, Gallia process (colour photo)
3641853 A popular everyday style, permanent waving, Gallia process (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A popular everyday style, permanent waving)

An Icall Plastic Dressing (colour photo)
3641845 An Icall Plastic Dressing (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Icall Plastic Dressing)

Mens hairstyles - hairdressing salons - barber Circa 1977

Female and make bodybuilders. 12th September 1987

Female bodybuilders. 12th September 1987

English League Division One match at Elland Road. Leeds United 1 v Liverpool 1. Alan Curtis of Leeds (left) with Phil Thompson of Liverpool, wearing the new Hitachi sponsored strip

A young woman in the toilets at The Mall nightclub in Stockton. 15th December 1988

Crystal Palace footballers Gerry Francis and Mike Flanagan, August 1979

The Sunday Sun Jack Of Clubs Roadshow at The Coxlodge and Gosforth Social Club 30 May 1976. - It was a full house for a glittering night of clubland showbiz at its best - Singing duo Girlie

25th Anniversary of the Gateshead MetroCentre - first shops started trading 23 April 1986, official opening 13 October 1986 - House of Fraser launched its expess Valentines day delivery service

Charlie Aitken wearing a Pele football shirt. 25th May 1977

England footballers in relaxed mood at the team hotel during the 1982 World Cup Finals in Spain. Left to right: Terry McDermott, unidentified, Kevin Keegan, Steve Foster

George Harrison at Silverstone watching the British Grand Prix, Silverstone July 1977

A woman is doing the washing up whislt waiting for her hair to curl before a night on the town

Footballer Ted McDougall stands beside his new manager Frank O Farrell at Old Trafford after signing for Manchester United. 18th September 1972

George Harrison at Silverstone watching the British Grand Prix, Silverstone July 1977

Jill Gascoigne TV Actress in "The Gentle Touch"and "CATS Eyes"
Jill Gascoigne TV Actress in " The Gentle Touch" and " CATS Eyes" on the telephone February 1987 © mirrorpix

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"Discovering the Timeless Beauty of Perms: A Journey Through History" Step back in time to 1928, when the first Permanent Hair-Waving machine revolutionized hairstyling. This remarkable invention originated in Russia's city of Perm, known for its rich history and cultural heritage since 1888. Gwendoline Dyer hair salon, a renowned establishment, proudly showcased their expertise with an advert featuring a stunning short cut and perm. The artistry captured by black and white photography portrayed a semi-naked woman posing elegantly in a studio, her portrait exuding confidence. In another captivating image from this era, we see a three-quarter length photograph of a smiling hairdresser standing at work. Dressed impeccably and surrounded by tools of the trade, she effortlessly creates beautiful hairstyles that would last for months thanks to the magic of perms. Easy Retouch was introduced as an innovative technique in black and white photography. Head and shoulders shots were taken while individuals engaged in conversations or displayed their elegant charm. These timeless portraits captured not only physical beauty but also glimpses into people's personalities. The world of entertainment embraced perms too. Actor Derek Jacobi wowed audiences with his performance as Pericles on stage with Prospect Theatre Company. Adrienne Corri, an accomplished actress whose talent knew no bounds, graced screens worldwide leaving lasting impressions through her diverse roles. Even celebrities like Craig McLachlan joined the perm trend during June 1988 when he posed for photographs that showcased his stylish curls alongside his singing career achievements. But it wasn't just Western styles that took center stage; Allan Soh demonstrated the Chinese perm technique in June 1981. His expertise highlighted how different cultures influenced hairstyling trends across borders. And who could forget iconic pop group "Supertramp"? Pictured amidst London's bustling Bruton Place during their heyday – their vibrant music matched perfectly with their bold hairstyles adorned with perms.