Collection: Ear Protectors

Ear protectors in authentic vintage salon settings – sessions featuring the use of rigid hard plastic ear shields placed over the ears to protect them from the intense heat of the hood dryer during wet set drying. This once-common but now rarely seen accessory was essential in older salons with powerful dryers. The special appeal lies in the unusual and enclosing sensation of the stiff protectors, the reminder of the strong heat that required such precautions, and the powerful nostalgic connection to retro salon routines where client comfort was balanced with practical safety measures. These demonstrations showcase a distinctive and almost forgotten detail of traditional hood drying from past decades.