Referring in his "Diary" to one of his visits to his hairdresser, Pepys says "I did try two or three borders and periwigs, meaning to wear one, and yet I have no stomach for it; but that the pains of keeping my hair clean is great.
"England in the Days of Old"
William Andrews
It looks more like the home of a magician than the workshop of a hairdresser, although we see the barber thoughtfully employed on a wig.
"England in the Days of Old"
William Andrews
But when ladies had powdered top-knots, the hairdresser made his harvest, especially when a ball or a rout made the calls for his services many and imperative.
"England in the Days of Old"
William Andrews