Sitting under those industrial hair dryers that seem to burn the scalps was probably the most challenging and most stressful fashion chore. Nowadays, the no-heat revolution, DIY hair stylers, and excellent products like the dryer bonnet make it pretty easy to transform our hair at home.
However, going to the salon used to be a social event that was a must. There were magazines to read and friends there to fill you in on the latest gossip, and you had to have the perfect roller set. As you can see from these historical photos, people enjoyed sitting under the hood of the hairdryer while it was still hot.