The Birth of American Women’s Hair Salon… Began with a Servant
                     The Birth of American 
Women’s Hair Salon… 
Began with a Servant?
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 Salt Lake City Hair Salons
Many people don't know the origins of Salt Lake City hair salons, and 
are fairly young in American history. However, this innovation has ch
anged the work environment for women and women's hair. Below is a 
brief and short history of American women's hair salons.
 
Before the 20th century, beauty was something that women could ta
ke care of on their own, without the help of others. Yes. This means t
hat hairstylists didn't exist at this time. But, at the end of the 19th ce
ntury, beauty was one of few skilled occupations that allowed women 
to become entrepreneurs. Although wealthy women could hire a hair
dresser for their hair, the majority of women do their hair by themsel
ves.
  Established a Network of Hair Salons
Martha Matilda Harper was taught about hair health by a docto
r, who was also her employer. Through her studies, Harper bec
ame suspicious of the chemicals in shampoos and hair care pr
oducts. Did these products provide any benefits to hair health? 
Ultimately, this led her to create her own hair products. Soon s
he opened The Harper Method Shop with her earnings as a ser
vant, her first salon in 1888. Harper went on to invent the first 
reclining shampoo chair and introduced the idea of clients visit
ing a salon. During this time, women's beauty therapists still m
ade house visits. By using photographs of her floor-length hair, 
she promoted her shop and franchise system.
 
She established a network of hair salons. All named The Harpe
r Method Shop. There were more than 500 women's hair salon
s and multiple Harper Method training schools in their prime. H
arper invented the women's hair salon we all know and love to
day. A trendsetter, to say the least.
   Cont..
Today, hair salons are commonplace and a crucial part of many peopl
es' beauty routines. In Honor of Martha Matilda Harper, the mother of 
women's hair salons, visit Bloom Studios in Sandy, Utah, for your nex
t hair service. Bloom Studios stylist's philosophy is to give the greate
st quality hair care possible to every client and to create beauty thro
ugh their passion. 
The women's hair salon's mission is to make a positive difference in 
women's lives and inspire change. Our Sandy hairstylists, makeup art
ists, and aestheticians are professionals in their fields and have a co
mbined knowledge and experience that is matched with the most cur
rent and trendiest techniques. Visit us at https://www.bloomstudiosut
ah.com/ to schedule an appointment at our Sandy location today!
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