This tutorial will show you how to make this late 1870s/ early 1880s braided hairstyle.

Part the hair into three sections: the front hair from ear to ear, and two hair sections at the back of the head. Braid each of the last into a braid, and join them in a loop. Hide the ends, and add a hair clip.

Use a hair rat (I’ve used brown wool), …

… comb the front hair over it, and secure it with a hair comb.

Draw the rest of the hair through the middle between the braids and secure it with pins.

My inspiration for this natural form hairstyle was this 1878 fashion plate.