Retro: 19 pictures taken at Wigan's hair salons over the years

There are many hair salons around Wigan, with stylists on hand for clients whether they need a quick trim or a new look.

By Gaynor Clarke

Published 8th Apr 2024, 15:45 BST

We have looked through Wigan Today’s archives to find 19 photographs from salons, showing hairdressers at work, raising money for charity and even looking after a footballer.

Staff at Venture Hair Salon, on Library Street, Wigan

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Staff at Venture Hair Salon, on Library Street, Wigan Photo: Paul Greenwood

Orrell Extended Services and Tyler Lee Hair Salon, Ormskirk Road, Pemberton were working with pupils from St Peter's and Abraham Guest high schools on hair courses

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Orrell Extended Services and Tyler Lee Hair Salon, Ormskirk Road, Pemberton were working with pupils from St Peter's and Abraham Guest high schools on hair courses Photo: Paul Greenwood

The foster parents of Sonia Twigg present a trophy in her memory to the winners of the First Year Commercial Day Style competition in the Wigan and Leigh College Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy annual competition. The winner was stylist Laura Wintle with model Laura Gregory

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The foster parents of Sonia Twigg present a trophy in her memory to the winners of the First Year Commercial Day Style competition in the Wigan and Leigh College Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy annual competition. The winner was stylist Laura Wintle with model Laura Gregory Photo: Frank Orrell

Norman Philip Hairdressers, on Wallgate, Wigan, with new exclusive revolutionary heated scissors. Pictured in the hot seat is model Claire Newton, 16, with stylist Liz Hinnigan and assistant Warren Bulpitt, 18

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Norman Philip Hairdressers, on Wallgate, Wigan, with new exclusive revolutionary heated scissors. Pictured in the hot seat is model Claire Newton, 16, with stylist Liz Hinnigan and assistant Warren Bulpitt, 18 Photo: Paul Simpson