The Basic Science of Hair Treatments
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A fascinating technical manual providing a rare glimpse into the mid-1930s professional standards of the hair care industry. Prepared specifically for the "Instruction Centers" maintained by The Nestle-LeMur Company, this volume serves as a comprehensive educational guide for beauty professionals of the era. It bridges the gap between burgeoning chemical science and the practical application of hair treatments, covering essential procedures and the foundational chemistry that informed the professional salon experience during the Great Depression. The text is a significant artifact for those interested in the history of beauty technology, industrial instruction, and the professionalization of the cosmetology trade. Florence E. Wall, a known expert in the field of cosmetic chemistry during the early 20th century, brings a rigorous, instructive tone to the work, ensuring it served as an authoritative reference for its intended students. Its survival in such sturdy condition offers a unique look at how personal care standards were standardized and disseminated before the era of modern, high-speed information distribution.
Author: Florence E. Wall
Format: Hardback
Genre: Biology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A fascinating technical manual providing a rare glimpse into the mid-1930s professional standards of the hair care industry. Prepared specifically for the "Instruction Centers" maintained by The Nestle-LeMur Company, this volume serves as a comprehensive educational guide for beauty professionals of the era. It bridges the gap between burgeoning chemical science and the practical application of hair treatments, covering essential procedures and the foundational chemistry that informed the professional salon experience during the Great Depression. The text is a significant artifact for those interested in the history of beauty technology, industrial instruction, and the professionalization of the cosmetology trade. Florence E. Wall, a known expert in the field of cosmetic chemistry during the early 20th century, brings a rigorous, instructive tone to the work, ensuring it served as an authoritative reference for its intended students. Its survival in such sturdy condition offers a unique look at how personal care standards were standardized and disseminated before the era of modern, high-speed information distribution.