TECHNOLOGY & PATENTS
Devices, Processes and Inventions
Historical appliances, methods, patents and technological change.
RESEARCH AREARESEARCH · DOCUMENTATION · HISTORICAL SOURCES
International
Hairdressing History
Project
Exploring the history of hairdressing, its pioneers, technologies, industries and international networks.
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Independent research areas under a common scholarly framework.
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TOOLS & MATERIALS
Mirrors, Combs and Brushes
Work tools, raw materials, craft production and manufacturing.
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PIONEERS & PEOPLE
Nessler, Mayer, Gallica and Others
Biographies, international networks and historical contexts.
RESEARCH AREA
JOURNALS & INDUSTRY
Trade Press, Companies and Networks
Historical journals, advertising and the hairdressing industry.
RESEARCH AREATHE NESSLER RESEARCH PROJECT
Karl Ludwig
(Charles) Nessler
Biographical research, original documents and the historical development of the permanent wave.
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ARCHIVAL RESEARCH
Based on historical sources and original documents.
INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE
People, technologies and networks across borders.
OPEN ACCESS
Independent and non-commercial research.
CONTACT
Exchange of information and collaboration.
About the Initiative
The International Hairdressing History Project is an independent, archival-based research initiative documenting the history of the hairdressing profession, its technology, industry and international networks, with particular attention to the period c. 1880–1950.
Research and documentation: Armin Wolfarth, Winterthur, Switzerland. armin@wolfarth.ch
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