1960’s hairstyle portrait from a hair salon

A fabulous slice of vintage salon glamour, this retro hairdresser artwork celebrates the era of the iconic bouffant hairstyle — the ultimate symbol of beauty, confidence, and unapologetic femininity. During the 1960s, stars such as Dolly Parton, Priscilla Presley, and Brigitte Bardot made these larger-than-life hairstyles legendary, proving that bigger really was better.

The bouffant was all about height, volume, and drama. Achieved through backcombing, rollers, teasing combs, and generous clouds of hairspray, these sculptural styles became a defining look of the decade. Salon shelves were lined with lacquer sprays promising gravity-defying hold, while weekly appointments to “set” the hair became part of many women’s beauty rituals. Hair was carefully shaped into soft curves and sweeping silhouettes that projected elegance and glamour from every angle.

This artwork perfectly captures that spirit, with its beautifully coiffed honey-blonde bouffant, exaggerated lashes, and vivid blue eyes painted in a striking mid-century style. Set against a muted grey background, the portrait evokes the atmosphere of vintage beauty salons, dressing tables, and old Hollywood sophistication.

Both nostalgic and playful, it is a wonderful decorative piece for lovers of vintage fashion, retro interiors, salon culture, and mid-century design.

80 x59 cm 

gouache on board, simple new frame made to measure for it. 

see picture for condition 

this piece can only be sent within the Uk. Many thanks.