Flat-Winding
Mayer's flat-winding approach is associated with developments in permanent waving during 1924.
Josef Mayer: Life and Work
Josef Mayer was a hairdresser, inventor and entrepreneur associated with the development of permanent wave techniques in the early twentieth century. His work is especially connected with flat-winding methods and the Mayer Realistic system.
This project examines his professional career, inventions and international connections through historical documents and archival research.
The Mayer Realistic System
Karlsbad, 1927
The Mayer Realistic enterprise was established in Karlsbad in 1927.
International Context
The system forms part of the wider history of technical exchange and commercial innovation in professional hairdressing.
Chronology
1924
Development of flat-winding permanent wave techniques associated with Mayer.
1927
Establishment of Mayer Realistic in Karlsbad.
Sources and Archival Research
Historical patents, professional publications, advertisements and original records will be added as they are documented and verified.
Research in progress. This page is a preliminary overview. A documented biography, source references and historical images will follow.
RETURN TO MAIN PROJECTARCHIVAL RESEARCH
Historical sources and original documents.
INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE
Technologies and professional networks across borders.
INDEPENDENT RESEARCH
Part of the International Hairdressing History Project.
About this Project
Part of the International Hairdressing History Project, an independent archival research initiative focused on the history of hairdressing, its pioneers and technologies, c. 1880–1950.