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Ladies Hairdressing Salon, Great Western Royal Hotel, Paddington, 1930
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Ladies Hairdressing Salon, Great Western Royal Hotel, Paddington, 1930
One of the services provided at the Great Western Royal Hotel was hairdressing. This ladies hairdressing salon was the height of luxury for guests to the hotel.
The hotel itself was built adjoining Paddington Station on Praed Street in the 1850s. It is still a hotel today
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
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1930 1930s Hotel London Women Hair Cut Hairdressers Hairdressing Salon Sink
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This print showcases the opulent Ladies Hairdressing Salon at the Great Western Royal Hotel in Paddington, London, circa 1930. Nestled adjacent to the bustling Paddington Station on Praed Street, this salon was a haven of luxury for hotel guests seeking impeccable hair care services. In an era where elegance and sophistication were paramount, this salon catered exclusively to women's hairstyling needs. The image captures a serene atmosphere with stylishly dressed ladies seated comfortably in plush chairs while expert hairdressers attend to their tresses. With its ornate decor and lavish furnishings, it is evident that no expense was spared in creating an ambiance of indulgence. The photograph highlights the attention to detail within the salon; from the gleaming sinks used for washing hair to the array of tools meticulously arranged on each stylist's station. This snapshot transports us back in time when visiting a high-end hair salon was not just about getting a haircut but experiencing true pampering. Remarkably, despite being taken over nine decades ago, this historic establishment still stands today as a functioning hotel. It serves as a testament to both its enduring legacy and its ability to adapt with changing times while maintaining its commitment to providing exceptional service. This evocative print allows us glimpses into an era when women sought out luxurious experiences even during mundane activities like getting their hair done—a reminder that beauty has always been intertwined with indulgence throughout history.
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