1980s Toy Appraisal

Suzy Homemaker Hair Salon Playset

This item is a vintage Suzy Homemaker hair salon playset, likely from the late 1960s to early 1970s. The playset features several components designed to simulate a real hair salon experience. The primary component is a pink plastic salon chair with a checkered or quilted texture molded into the seat and backrest. It has black or very dark blue armrests and light blue or teal accents on the sides, suggesting a multi-part plastic construction that pivots or folds. The chair shows some dirt or grime, particularly in the crevices and on the surfaces, indicating playwear and age. Another prominent piece is a light blue or teal hair drying unit with a white circular top section that reads 'Suzy Homemaker' in script. This unit has two ribbed, light blue or teal hoses extending from it, designed to connect to the hair bonnet (which is not visible in this image but would typically be part of the set). A small red switch is visible on the side of the dryer unit. Next to the dryer is a smaller, square light blue or teal accessory, also marked 'Suzy Homemaker,' which appears to be a separate styling tool or a storage unit for hair clips/rollers, with a circular indentation in the center. An additional light blue or teal basin-like piece, possibly a shampoo sink, with a white, grid-like insert in it, is also visible. This basin is supported by what appears to be a light-colored, possibly white or cream-colored, collapsible stand, part of which is visible underneath. The construction is entirely plastic, common for toys of this era, and the color palette of pink, light blue/teal, and black/dark blue is characteristic of vintage children's play sets. Overall, the items display expected wear and surface dirt consistent with age and previous use, but no obvious breaks or significant damage are discernible from the image. The craftsmanship is typical for mass-produced plastic toys of its period, focusing on functionality within the play context rather than intricate detail.