1963 – This article and advert appeared in the Evening News when 13a Brougham Street opened.
16th January 1963
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Referring to my Father the article explains “He is offering 30 different styles and you can book an appointment like the women. It will cost you only 1 shilling extra.”
“Your hair can be styled from 7 shillings and 6 pence upwards. It will take half an hour. This includes haircut, shampoo, fix and set. Special hair dryers, combs, clippers are used.”
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