Pedro Montauriol

Pedro Montauriol was a French barber credited with introducing modern hairstyling techniques to Mexico in the mid-19th century. He is noted for being the first to establish a salon that bore the name 'peluquería,' where he offered services such as hair curling and the sale of perfumes. Montauriol's establishment became a popular destination for the upper classes, marking a shift in hairstyling culture in Mexico from traditional barbering to more refined salon practices.