1898, A. Mallemont, Manuel de la Coiffure de Dames, Ladies Hairdressings, First Edition

A. Mallemont

MANUEL

de la  Coiffure de Dames

with 55 Hairstyles

Published by  Athens by E. Robinet Paris in 1858

Paper Binding Pages 

115 Pages

First Rare Edition

19 cm x 13 cm 

About the book: The manual is a comprehensive manual on women’s hairstyling from the late 19th century. It provides detailed guidance on hairdressing techniques, styles, and trends of the Belle Époque era, reflecting the elegance and sophistication of the period. The likely covers various aspects of hairstyling, including tools, products, and step-by-step instructions for creating fashionable coiffures. Given the time of its publication, it also discusses the influence of social status and etiquette on hairstyling choices, as well as professional training for hairdressers.

​A. Mallemont was a notable French hairdresser and author active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is best known for his comprehensive manuals on hairdressing, which served as essential guides for both students and professionals in the field. The main works of Mallemont include the Manual of Ladies Hairdressing, the Album de Coiffures Travesties (a collection showcasing various coiffure models from “La Coiffure Française Illustrée” between 1889 and 1898, offering insights into the hairstyling trends of that period) and the Manual of the Wig Maker (Le Posticheur) (includes 97 detailed drawings, providing in-depth knowledge on wig making, a crucial aspect of hairstyling at the time). His publications are valued for their detailed illustrations and practical instructions, capturing the hairstyling techniques and fashions of his time.