Styles varied quite a bit throughout the nearly 7 decades of Queen Victorias reign with everything from simple middle parts to elaborate pieces made from human hair is in fashion.

Previctorian woman's hairstyles. A loose bun tied at the very top of the head. The Gibson Girl was often portrayed as wearing one of the following hairstyles. Gray roots respond better to bleach than being covered with color plus the re-growth is less noticeable against a lighter shade.

Here we learn about hair fashion trends. This enabled them to style it as well as keep it simple and uncomplicated. Another famous Victorian hairstyles are the Chignon hairstyles.

Blonde is a popular color choice for older women hairstyles that helps to cover gray hair. Period photographs from Library of Congress. The women during the Victorian era liked their hair to be healthy glossy soft and smooth.

Twist or tie all the hair three inches below the crown. See more ideas about civil war hairstyles victorian hairstyles historical hairstyles. In the 1750s English women tended to wear plainer styles than Frenchwomen but by the 1770s both nationalities are remarkably similar.

Nightcaps or sleeping caps were worn while sleeping to keep the hair tangle-free and especially silk nightcaps to make the hair glossy. This simple style involves tying the hair in a knot at the nape of the neck. Accessories such as combs pearls hats and bonnets each had their time in the spotlight throughout the 1800s.

Follow this up and brush the hair in this manner each night and morning. For episode 4 of this historical hair series come along on this visit to Victorian-era hairstyles of the late 1800s. A wreath of white forget-me-nots has moss-roses buds and foliage at the side and back.