Gallia Permanent Waving (hairstylist) - diploma award badge (1930’s - 1950’s)
The Gallia Permanent Waving machine for hair styling was invented by Gaston Boudou around 1919 and in partnership with René Rambaud set about building up a business selling their Gallia machines. Over the years, the Gallia machine and reagents used had been improved and by 1929, there were many Gallia Hair Clinics operating throughout Europe and the US. The clinics also trained Gallia machine operators who were awarded their certificate and badge on successful completion of the course. Gallia was but one type of hair permanent waving machine available to hairstylists at the time.
A ‘permanent wave’ is commonly called a ‘perm and during the late 20’s a first class permanent wave would cost close to 300 Francs. Such a perm involved the use of chemical reagents to break down the keratin’s di-sulphide links and heat to re-form the hair into its new shape. A Permanent Wave could last up to six months before the hair outgrew it and a re-perm was required. Standard ‘non-permanent’ hair waving cost a fraction of that amount and at best, could last up to two weeks before it needed renewal.
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References:
Producing fashion: commerce, culture, and consumers by Regina Lee Blaszczyk (University of Pensylvania Press 2008, pp237-239).
golfgal.hubpages.com/hub/The-Permanent-Wave-That-Was-Only... (Interesting link about Permanent Waving with pictures of the types of machines involved, including one of Shirley Temple getting her curly locks renewed).
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perm_(hairstyle)
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Enamels: 1 (blue).
Finish: Gilt.
Material: Brass.
Fixer: Pin.
Size: 1 ½” x ¾” (about 38mm x 20mm).
Process: Die stamped.
Makers: Thomas Fattorini Ltd, Regent St, Birmingham (1933-1961).
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Thank you for reading.
Stuart.
Gallia Permanent Waving (hairstylist) - diploma award badge (1930’s - 1950’s)
The Gallia Permanent Waving machine for hair styling was invented by Gaston Boudou around 1919 and in partnership with René Rambaud set about building up a business selling their Gallia machines. Over the years, the Gallia machine and reagents used had been improved and by 1929, there were many Gallia Hair Clinics operating throughout Europe and the US. The clinics also trained Gallia machine operators who were awarded their certificate and badge on successful completion of the course. Gallia was but one type of hair permanent waving machine available to hairstylists at the time.
A ‘permanent wave’ is commonly called a ‘perm and during the late 20’s a first class permanent wave would cost close to 300 Francs. Such a perm involved the use of chemical reagents to break down the keratin’s di-sulphide links and heat to re-form the hair into its new shape. A Permanent Wave could last up to six months before the hair outgrew it and a re-perm was required. Standard ‘non-permanent’ hair waving cost a fraction of that amount and at best, could last up to two weeks before it needed renewal.
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References:
Producing fashion: commerce, culture, and consumers by Regina Lee Blaszczyk (University of Pensylvania Press 2008, pp237-239).
golfgal.hubpages.com/hub/The-Permanent-Wave-That-Was-Only... (Interesting link about Permanent Waving with pictures of the types of machines involved, including one of Shirley Temple getting her curly locks renewed).
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perm_(hairstyle)
.
Enamels: 1 (blue).
Finish: Gilt.
Material: Brass.
Fixer: Pin.
Size: 1 ½” x ¾” (about 38mm x 20mm).
Process: Die stamped.
Makers: Thomas Fattorini Ltd, Regent St, Birmingham (1933-1961).
.
Thank you for reading.
Stuart.