These brilliant pictures hark back to the days of curly perms – for the men too – although they faded quickly and were replaced by ‘Rachel’ Cuts (Jennifer Aniston’s famous hair-do in Friends for the benefit of our younger audience) and ‘Curtains’ for the lads. You are bound to remember the salons featured – David Maria’s, Salon 142, Peter J’s to name just a few. Many are still around but their decor and style, as well as the hair fashions, epitomise the era of the 90s –such memorable days.

13. Hair salons and barbers - 1990s style
Peter J's Barbers and Lady J's in 1994 Photo: National World

14. Hair salons and barbers - 1990s style
David Maria Hair Design in Normoss, July 1991 Photo: National World

15. Hair salons and barbers - 1990s style
Purple Curl in Birley House had changed to Connect Progressive Hairdressing in 1992. As well as ladies hair dressing it was also offering a new barber-style salon for men Photo: National World

16. Hair salons and barbers - 1990s style
Karen Michael Hair Salon in Common Edge Road. A solarium with a full sunbed, complete with RUVA tubes had been fitted. Sessions were £2 for a 20 minute session Photo: National World

17. Hair salons and barbers - 1990s style
Susan Clarke Hair Design was in St Annes Photo: National World

