The typical hairstyle of the 1840s and 1850s was a bun at the back of the head with slight variations. At the beginning of the 1840s the bun was worn low, in the later 1840s it was worn high at the back of the head, and in the 1850s it was again worn low in the neck. The hair was parted in an Y shape, which can be seen in this 1854 painting. The bun could be just a twisted strand of hair; but the hair could also be braided (-> my tutorial) or rope braided before it was put into a bun. For evening wear the bun was more elaborate. Continue reading 1840s And 1850s Hairstyles
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Antique 1920s Marcel Wave Iron
Some time ago I’ve won this antique 1920s marcel wave iron at an auction! Yay! 😀 I’m so happy that I got it and quite cheap too. 😀 Continue reading Antique 1920s Marcel Wave Iron
1920s Faux Bob Hairstyle Tutorial For Long Hair
An easy and authentic 1920s hairstyle tutorial for long hair that is still wearable today!
In this tutorial I’ll show you how to recreate an original 1920s faux bob hairstyle for your next Gatsby party! Not all women in the 1920s wore their hair bobbed. This hairstyle was worn by women who loved their long tresses but still wanted to look fashionable. Continue reading 1920s Faux Bob Hairstyle Tutorial For Long Hair
Edwardian Horn Hairpins
A while ago I bought Edwardian-style hairpins made of real horn. I always wondered how ‘three or four pins’ (Every Woman’s Encyclopaedia, 1910-2) should be enough to keep a pompadour hairstyle in position. Continue reading Edwardian Horn Hairpins
Edwardian Pompadour Hairstyle Tutorial
Learn how to make a basic Edwardian pompadour hairstyle. If you want to portray a Gibson Girl, then this authentic Edwardian pompadour updo is perfect! It’s also a very quick hairstyle, you can make it in under ten minutes! Continue reading Edwardian Pompadour Hairstyle Tutorial
1920s Finger Waves With Wave Clips
This is now my third trial to get deep 1920s finger waves. 😉 I’ve already tried to make 1920s finger waves with two different hair clips. But this time I used finger wave clips. And I finally got pretty 1920s-style finger waves. Yay!
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Edwardian Pin Curl Tutorial – No-Heat Zig-Zag Waves
‘Every woman can wave her hair, if she wants to, on pins.’ (Every Woman’s Encyclopaedia, 1910-2a)
In this tutorial I’ll show you how to create authentic Edwardian heatless zig zag curls. Edwardian ladies used this technique to create waves for their pompadour hairstyles but these zig zag waves are still beautiful today!
And these curls last for days! My hair is naturally straight and doesn’t hold curls well but these are different: The zig zag waves hold for a whole week. Even in damp weather! Continue reading Edwardian Pin Curl Tutorial – No-Heat Zig-Zag Waves
1882 Hairstyle Tutorial
In this tutorial I’ll show you how to recreate this 1882 curly updo. The hairstyle seems to be made with artificial hairpieces, but in this tutorial I’ve just used my own hair. Continue reading 1882 Hairstyle Tutorial
1870s Natural Form Braided Updo – Tutorial
Inspired by this beautiful 1876 braided hairstyle and this similar 1873 updo I tried to recreate the 1870s braided updo. Continue reading 1870s Natural Form Braided Updo – Tutorial
A Victorian Reaper
Just for fun I dressed up as a Victorian reaper. Continue reading A Victorian Reaper