A warning...

...proper footwear must be worn at all times.  The HHoF is a croc-free zone.

How Do You Want Your Hair Cut?

Barbers chart, 1890.

Ramones Wigs

Ramones wigs:The Joey, The Johnny, The Dee Dee, and The Marky...

The Class of '49

Ambition: Hairdresser...


Nicest hair...

Hair and Hors d'oeuvres

Six American women stop off at a hairdressers during a tour of London. They are part of a coach-load of 60 women who visited the Riche salon in Mayfair during their sightseeing trip in 1966.
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Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose

The Coffeyville Weekly Journal, Kansas, December 29, 1893
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Heavenly Hair Dryer

Bonnet fashioned by milliner Sally Victor, who designed hats for several First Ladies..


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The Tyranny of Hairdressers

McCall's Magazine, January 1966.

You want dandy hair, but no lyin'...

...never let your new do get seedy looking, which would be a shame.

Call the Hair Hall of Fame at KLinger 5-5555 for an appointment.

Scrunchies Return as “Hair Clouds”

Scrunchies, rebranded as "hair clouds" are making a comeback.



But did they ever really go away?

Both These Men Are 35!

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Source: Everybody's Weekly - December 13th 1952

Months of Magic

Fashion Quick Hair Permanent from Richard Hudnut...



Goodbye tight permanents!

Lets you change hair styles as often and as easily as you change your mind!

Buffy Make-Up & Hairstyling Set

The swinging world of hairstyling & make-up fun...



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Face can be made up like Buffy's face, fashion face, mod face, or even Mommy's face!

Produced by Amsco (Milton Bradley) in 1971, this was one of many merchandising products released for the American sitcom “Family Affair” in which Buffy (played by Anissa Jones) was one of the characters.

Happy Birthday, Shirley Bassey

Dame Shirley Bassey was born January 8, 1937 in Cardiff, Wales.
 
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Source: Jet Magazine, November 28, 1963.


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At age 81, she's proof that diamonds really are forever.

We're Waiting for You

It's been a slow week so far.


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We're waiting for you.

The Class of '76

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1976. Flour Bluff High School in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Bottom left: Jim Binzer feels sort of helpless as he gets his monthly trim from Cara Ball.

Psychedelic Barber Shop

Cuban immigrant, Luis Fernandez of the Circle Barbershop in Coral Gables, Florida....



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"This is a very swinging place," said Luis.

His plans for expanding his salon included a gallery of pop-op-mod art, underground music and a topless manicurist.

Happy New Year from The Hair Hall of Fame

Closed for Christmas: Time for Home Remedy Beauty

If you haven't been beautified by the HHoF you are out of luck. Our employees have all been sent home with bonus checks, a Whitman's Sampler and a Bottle of Crown Royal to be with their families.

So it looks like its "home remedy" beauty time.  While mayo can be glopped into your wet hair and then your head can be wrapped in a warm towel, you do have to remember to wash it out.

Whatever you do, do NOT cut your own hair.

Just remember, whatever you do: Just because there is a plaster mask of Santa on the Wall doesn't mean that a plaster masque will work for you. 

See you after the yule log is snuffed out and the fruitcake is digested. 

Blue Christmas

Normally, its fun and games here at the Hair Hall of Fame, but this Christmas season brings with it a sad note.

This time last year, one of our own, "Kabuki Zero"(in the picture above), whose real name was William, but was called Billy by his friends, was readying for necessary heart surgery.  And he was very fatalistic about the outcome.

Following the surgery, Kabuki demanded to be released from the hospital feeling as if he had to get home to his beloved pets, despite the protestations of the doctors and cardiac care, he signed the wavers and left the hospital to return to his home.

He died in the middle of night.  His body was found the next morning by a friend.

Sometimes, the people we know and love do things that may not make rational sense, and there is no sense to what happened other than he needed to have his way, for a reason really unknown to anyone but himself.

All of us miss you something awful, Billy.

Love the people who mean everything to you, because sometimes, it can be too late to show it, or tell them.

When Cookie's time comes - and I am not planning on going anywhere anytime, soon, one of the first people that I'll look up upon reaching the afterlife will be Billy.   He'll be sitting there, legs crossed, and fit to be tied "You have kept me waiting."

Perhaps, but I'll make it one day.  MYM.

Santa Visits The Hair Hall of Fame Salon

Political Statement Haircuts

Helping straight white men look less fascist was the last thing Patty Suarez thought she'd be doing when she started cutting hair at a queer-owned salon in Park Slope, Brooklyn.

Click here for full story.

The Reverse Christmas Tree Beard

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Creepy Christmas

Christmas Coiffures

Most things get decorated at Christmas -- what about YOU?

We're investing in new smocks for the holiday season

Heir Today, Gone Tomorrow

Prince Harry is facing a losing battle with his hairline...


A GROWING bald patch on Prince Harry's head was visible during his first royal engagement with Meghan Markle – fuelling claims he could be bald before his wedding.

It has been reported that Harry has turned to caviar oil in an attempt to preserve his hair for the big day.

As it's the holiday season,

Our bar is now open.

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All-in-One Toaster/Vacuum Cleaner/Hairdryer

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Source: Popular Mechanics Handbook for Women, 1924

Add Inches Instantly

Aren't you?

Only your hairdresser knows for sure, and here at HHOF we keep your secrets.

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The Girl from UNCURL

Before The Man from U.N.C.L.E. movie, The Man from U.N.C.L.E. was a popular TV series that ran from 1964-1968. A spin-off from the series was The Girl from U.N.C.L.E.

In The Man from U.N.C.L.E. televison series, David McCallum played a spy, Illya Kuryakin...


According to this site, "Illya's black turtleneck and hairstyle became fashion icons as seen in the extensive coverage by magazines like GLAMOUR.
Clairol hair products, not be left in the dust, repackaged their hair straightener as Clairol's U.N.C.U.R.L." ...



U.N.C.U.R.L.:
Unbeatable
New
Conditioner &
Uncurler for
Relaxing
Locks

Wonderful Wigs from the "Wish Book"

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Sears is bringing back its Wish Book holiday catalog.

Does it, really?

Beware of home cheap beauty treatments that promise to deliver the goods that only a professional colorist can ensure.

Barefoot Blonde from Barcelona

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Jorge Pla (Jorge Pla Vallve de Aviles) born in Barcelona, Spain on the 8th of May of 1992.

Jorge is a talented professional fencer competing on a regular basis at various world championships, at the same time he studies agricultural engineering.His main passions are nature, literature, history, philosophy, painting and arts in general among a lot of others.

When in doubt about your hair and appearance, ask...

WWEMD?

Save for her appearance in Airplane and the cover of her disco album, the Merm was an expert at how to look her best.

Sure, she had a voice that could blast the skin off a ripe peach.  But she always looked her best.

So remember, if you see an outfit, or a hair style, tattoo, before you buy, ask, what would Ethel Merman do? 

I think you'll find yourself with answer of charm, poise and good taste.

Wayne Cochran Has Left the Building

The "White Knight of Soul" has died at age 78.





Article here.

The Joy of Cola

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