Historical Victorian Hair

Kit:

Pintail Comb

Sectioning Clips

Kirby Grips

Curling Tongs

Hairband

Health and Safety:

-Always ask the client if they are allergic to anything. 

-Check for skin conditions/infections. 

-Always sanitise hands before working on someone. 

-Always remove product from the palette with a spatula. 

-Brushes are to be cleaned between clients. 

1. Section the hair into two horizontally across the head, from just behind one ear to behind the other. 

2. With the section of hair at the back of the head, begin a plait from the centre of the back, then wrap the plait around to create a bun. 

3. With the front section, create a severe, clean middle parting using a pintail comb.

4. Curl the hair tightly at the sides of the face, so that the curls fall on the cheeks and finish at the chin.

The second Early Victorian Hairstyle that I created at home was very similar. This style consisted of a mid bun again, but the front of the hair was plaited and looped under the ear on each side. 

To create this hairstyle, follow steps 1 & 2 above, then follow below instructions. 

3. Section the front into 2, with a severe middle parting. 

4. Bring the hair down to the lowest point of the hairline, infront of the ear, and begin a simple plait, until you have reached the end of the hair. 

5. With the plait, loop it around under the ear and secure  around the bun. 

6. Repeat on the opposite side. 

I am happy with both outcomes of these practises. In the first practise, I would have liked the curls to be a lot tighter than they are, but I did not have the smaller tongs. The look is too large and bouffant, whereas the Victorians had sleeker hair and tighter curls.