Beautician Collection

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

Beauty Treatment, 1932
Beauty Queen Gwen Stanllard, Miss England for 1932 having a beauty treatment

A Poro graduating class, 1922. Creator: Unknown
A Poro graduating class, 1922

Actress Paula Byrne who played Doctor Frances Witney in the long-running television serial " Emergency Ward 10", on Monday (January 1968) opened her own slimming clinic in Swiss Cottage

Two beauty parlour employees
3785011 Two beauty parlour employees; (add.info.: Two beauty parlour employees. Two glass cabinets on the wall advertise their wares, including Buty Wave Shampoo)

Young Japanese woman during a beauty session Japan. Date of Photograph:1863-1877

Helena Rubinstein advertisement
Advertisement for Helena Rubinstein of Grafton Street, London, specifically hormone creams claiming to recreate vital glandular elements of " first youth". Date: 1932

Employees at Messra Lever Brothers Ltd. Port Sunlight, Cheshire, are human guinea pigs. During the course of a day they may be required to test on themselves shaving cream, lotions, lipstick

The Manicure (oil on panel)
740646 The Manicure (oil on panel) by Ernst, Rudolphe (1854-1932); 71.8x92.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

A dog sits in the hairdressers being pampered as the lady next to her reads a magazine

Susan Craven wanter her pony Christopher Robi to be the top attraction at a horse show, so hair stylist Susan set about sprucing him up with the help of one of her colleagues

Judy a one year old mongrel went to Andre Bernards hairdressing salon in Liverpool for a hair-do Our Picture Shows Manicurists 19 year old Linda Israel attending to Judys claws as she sits under

Susie the Indian Elephant in Flamingo Park Zoo near Pickering in Yorkshire lift her foot to have her toe nails trimmed. Hugh Garvin the assistant curator at the zoo obliges with a giant pair of

Judy a one year old mongrel went to Andre Bernards hairdressing salon in Liverpool for a hair-do Our Picture Shows Judy getting a perm with Curlers in her coat and a Towel covering her head

Here the girls are plaiting the hair which has been sterilised, bleached to the required shade, combed and sorted at a beauty parlour. Circa 1950 P007930

Daphne Lee arranges a protective cloth to save the plaster going on to the hair. June 1947 P007970

And heres a close-up of operation toe-shine. For a shilling a time shoe-shine Charles Downs paints toe-nails on his pitch at London Hyde Park Corner

Prince Karl the Alsatian. Before Prince appeared in front of the press he had to have a pedicure as his nails had grown to long

At an exclusive hairdressers shop called Samson and Delilah, in Counduit Street in Londons West End there are four pretty girls with barberous intentions

Hollywood makeup artist Perc Westmore seen here on the liner Ide de France. October 1953 D5944

Woman at the beauty department of Selfridges store having a Tovar- tress attached to her hair. 1966

Prince Karl the Alsatian. Before Prince appeared in front of the press he had to have a pedicure as his nails had grown to long

Actress Colette Wilde loves having her nails manicure. April 1953 D1780

When women walked into Atkinsons Perfumiers, Cosmetic and Toilet Preparations shop in Old Bond St. they were provided with a list of make-ups

Hollywood makeup artist Perc Westmore seen here on the liner Ide de France. October 1953 D5944-001

Beauty Clinic Model demonstrates the new electric pulse musle toning machice. December 1953 P000240

From the Girls and Children series (N64) promoting Virginia Brights Cigarettes for Allen & Ginter brand tobacco products, 1886

Helena Rubinstein advert, The War Face, WW1
Advertisement for Helena Rubinstein beauty treatments, asking, Is yours a " war face" ? It It claims that 99 out of a 100 women were showing the strain of the war in their faces and that

Makeover Salon 1930S
Professional make-up artists in a German salon, perhaps part of a film or theatre studio, use a palet to give their client the glamorous makeover she desires. Date: 1930s

Helena Rubinstein light treatment for wrinkles, 1917
The blue light treatment at Madame Helena Rubinstein s, to transform the woman with lined and tired eyes, as it feeds the skin and overcomes wrinkles. Date: 1917

Helena Rubinstein facial, 1917
A lady receiving the famous skin-clearing treatment at the beauty salon of the legendary Madame Helena Rubinstein. Date: 1917

NEW YORK: BEAUTY, 1942. Woman getting a manicure while her hair dries at the salon Francois de Paris in Manhattan. Photograph, 1942

Manicure F008 / 2102
Manicure

Facial at Helena Rubinstein in readiness of the Opera
A lady enjoying a brief hour having the Tired Womans Treatment at Madame Rubinsteins restful salon in Grafton Street, London, before going out to the opera in the evening. Date: 1927

The Divinity that Shapes our Ends by Lindsay Cable
A rather tranquil scene showing a man having his nails manicured by a pretty beautician. Date: 1930

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Step back in time to the enchanting Parisian beauty salon of the 1800s, where elegance and sophistication reigned supreme. Women indulged in luxurious beauty treatments, seeking the perfect complexion and radiant glow. In 1932, a groundbreaking beauty treatment emerged, captivating women worldwide with its transformative powers. This revolutionary technique promised to unlock their true radiance and enhance their natural features. During World War I, Helena Rubinstein introduced "The War Face" through an enticing advertisement. It highlighted how makeup could empower women during challenging times, allowing them to feel confident and beautiful amidst chaos. Actress Paula Byrne mesmerized audiences as Doctor Frances Witney on television screens for years. Her flawless appearance was a testament to the skillful hands of beauticians who worked tirelessly behind the scenes. At Messra Lever Brothers Ltd. , employees became human guinea pigs for new beauty products at Port Sunlight in Cheshire. Their dedication paved the way for innovative advancements in skincare that would benefit countless individuals around the world. "The Manicure, " depicted in oil on panel artwork, showcased not only meticulous nail care but also served as a symbol of self-care and pampering throughout history. Virginia Brights Cigarettes enlisted beauties from their Girls and Children series (N64) to promote their brand's allure. These glamorous ladies embodied sophistication while enjoying moments of relaxation at makeover salons during the 1930s. Helena Rubinstein continued her quest for timeless beauty by introducing light treatments for wrinkles in 1917. Through her expertise, she offered hope to those seeking age-defying solutions that transcended time itself. In this era of transformational facials pioneered by Helena Rubinstein herself in 1917, women experienced rejuvenation like never before. The facial treatments provided solace from daily stresses while unveiling youthful radiance hidden beneath tired skin layers.