Early Victorian Hairstyles (1830-1860)
Popular during the early Victorian years hairstyles included
sausage curls which were framing the face...
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On the right we can see a modern adaptation of this hairstyle in a more contemporary version on Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge.
The hair looks very girly but classy and elegant as well.
The thing that makes the hairstyle more modern is the fact that the curls are a lot more lose.
Personally, I am a massive fun of Kate's hair here, I think it looks classy and even though messy- still goes with the make up, outfit and Kate herself!
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On the right we see a portrait of Annie Gambart (1835-1870), who was the third wife of Ernest Gambart, the great Victorian art dealer and publisher.
Her hairstyle was quite typical at that time- very fashionable centre parting and the sides of hair pulled back or twisted to cover the ears.
Her hair is also very shiny, to do that the Victorians often used for example- lard.
There is quite a few contemporary versions of this hairstyle that I found quite interesting :
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Now I think these sort of hairstyles suit a lot of different occasions- for instance, weddings, red carpet or when you are going to a business meeting.
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*Hairstyles typically
included a part in the middle and the hair pulled
back into a bun, braids or curls.
Women also used a 'snood' to cover the back of their heads.
Towards the late 1870's the bustles became tighter and so did the hairstyles (picture on the right).
It was very popular to wear the hair up. Women started doing more therefore they wanted to feel comfortable...
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Towards the 1860's, bigger hairstyles became more fashionable ... Also, the use of hair fillers (e.g. rats) and other hair pieces became more popular.
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This is a Victorian hair style for a young lady. The hair is slightly waved, and brushed to the back of the head, where it is caught up in short curls, bound in with a very heavy plait of hair.
I think this hairstyle was very comfortable therefore it was popular amongst the younger girls. That trend still exist as we see younger girls with plaits and pony tails all the time.
It looks quite simple and quick to do, which probably was another factor that affected who wore it.
This particular hairstyle looks very elegant,tidy and classy.
To me it looks very well thought through, as every section of the hair had to be fairly even when it comes to the curls as well as the plaits.
Symmetry in this case is key and I think that is what makes this hairstyle look very tidy and elegant.
To me it looks very well thought through, as every section of the hair had to be fairly even when it comes to the curls as well as the plaits.
Symmetry in this case is key and I think that is what makes this hairstyle look very tidy and elegant.
Victorian hairstyle for a ball. The back of the head is covered with short curls, and a row of short curls fall over the forehead. A broad plait of scarlet velvet is twisted round the head and falls over the shoulder.
In this hairstyle, every bit of the hair has been either curled or plaited. I think it used to show that women were able to take care of themselves and had the time to do that, which means it represented quite a lot!
Source: http://www.victoriana.com/Victorian-Fashion/victorianhairstyles-1867.html
I feel like with time the hair started to be more out of the face. The bun trend disappeared and what replaced it was the hair got a lot longer. Women also started to have fringes, which they would curl. There was also a lot of hair pieces used, including flowers to make the hairstyle look prettier. This also signified class as it showed that women were able to spend time on their hair instead of having to go out and work.
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Re-Creating Early Victorian Hairstyles...
These are some of the early Victorian hairstyles I have re-created. I found them quite quick, easy and simple to do, which makes them very practical.
Re-creating Mid-Late Victorian Hairstyles ....
This is a mid- late Victorian hairstyle that I have practised. It involved a curled ponytail pinned down to give the impression of a curly bun which is not supposed to look like a bun. Confusing, I know...
Then the front part of the hair is supposed to be curled and pinned on both sides, giving a wavy effect on both sides of the head, still keeping the sleeked look on the bottom of the sides of the head.
1) Section a horseshoe section of hair at the top
2) Make it into a ponytail
3) Curl the ends of the ponytail and pin the down so they look like a bun but not a neat one
4) Curl the rest of the hair at the bottom of the head
5) From pieces of hair divide into 2 sections then curl and brush together
6) Bottom section of the hair at the front pin back making it look sleek
7) Top section of the hair pin on the side of the head leaving it a bit wavy
Step By Step:
2) Make it into a ponytail
3) Curl the ends of the ponytail and pin the down so they look like a bun but not a neat one
4) Curl the rest of the hair at the bottom of the head
5) From pieces of hair divide into 2 sections then curl and brush together
6) Bottom section of the hair at the front pin back making it look sleek
7) Top section of the hair pin on the side of the head leaving it a bit wavy
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