Historical Victorian Hair

Victorian Hairstyles are made by using techniques such as plaiting, sleek, curled and using the bun technique which we learned back term.

Victorian's didn't cut their hair, and used detailing at the side of the head such as plaits and curls as detailing.

Products you will need:

• Pintail comb
• Curling Tongs
• Brush
• Pins

Technique:

• Use the comb to create a middle parting
• Using the pintail comb, section off the front section to just above the ear and pin up
• Repeat on the other side of the head
• For the back of the hair, create a middle to high bun
• Using the comb, comb the hair up to a sleek ponytail
• Split the hair into two and twist around each other
• Wrap around the hair to create a bun
• Use pins to secure the bun

Front section of hair:

• Using a pintail comb, section off an inch thick piece of hair
• Start at the base of the tong with the tong facing the ceiling, wrap the hair around the wand and hold for 5 seconds
• When curling the hair, always curl into the face as it fits the era
• Repeat to all of the front section of hair