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Friday, June 14, 2013

Lotion Coty

In 1932, America was introduced to Coty's hair lotions, these were already known in Europe, where they had already had a great success since 1920.

Printer's Ink, 1932:
"The product, a hair lotion, is new to the Coty line in the United States. It centers around promotion of a beauty salon service that has long term practiced in France. There, when a woman has her hair dressed, she usually has her hair perfumed."

The New Yorker, 1933:
"Well-known to smart heads that have been coiffed on the Continent, Lotion Coty for the Hair is currently available in your favorite scent: Paris, L'Origan, Lavande, Emeraude, Muguet, Chypre, Styx, L'Aimant, La Rose Jacqueminot, Lilas Pourpre, Violette Pourpre, Eau de Coty, L'Or, Ambre Antique."

c1930 Lotion in Eau de Coty scent, photo from a French perfume miniature website.

c1920s Lotion in Chypre scent, photo by ebay seller petrpavek1

 


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  1. UnknownJuly 9, 2017 at 1:55 PM

    i have some bottles the label on front states CHYPRE PERFUMED TONIC FRICTION non-oily COTY Looking through the bottle the back of the label reads For hairdressers use only not for sale over counter,on the bottom in the glass it has raised letters and numbers which read Rd No 764940,,,,The bottle is unopened and is full,,,,,,any information would be great regards ronnie u.k.

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  2. AnonymousJuly 11, 2017 at 4:25 PM

    was trying to find out age of the bottles as i am sure these are made in Europe from 1915 onwards and then reached the USA in early 30s,,the box has 12 compartments and was only sold to hairdressers ,,,,,thank you for reply and help regards ronnie

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