Violet Eyes - Elaine Ramsay

Features a naïve but resilient protagonist with a high work ethic and low self-esteem who learns to survive.Delves into the world of London hairdressing salons in the later 50s and early 60s; a world of style, jealousy and competitiveness.Draws on the author's lived experiences of the industry at the time, and on the impact that the Wolfenden Report made when released.