The Breck girl was the perfect blond whose pastel portrait sold “beautiful hair Breck” to four decades of women. Maybe no other shampoo in the world has had such a strong identity.

The names of some Breck Girls have been lost over the years. Dial is asking anyone who may be able to help with identifications to call (800) 528-0849.

Reportedly, 19 of the Breck Girls worked at his advertising agency. One of his subjects, Jean Ivory, posed for eight portraits, including a “Beautiful Hair” poster in the Moravian show.

Before doctor Barbie came along, complicating a girl's dreams with all that choice, fulfillment used to be so easy. There was only one thing a girl knew she wanted to be when she grew up: a Breck ...