Victorian Era Hairstyles (Part 6)

I use the general term Victorian Era Hairstyles to span about 100 years from the advent of photography until long hair went out of vogue after World War I. Long hair was considered a sign of good health, good diet, prosperity, and femininity.

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[mscuteasabutton1]

i bet she never gets cold

[rbd4n]

@mscuteasabutton1 They are all cold now.

T

[erzbet07]

Thank you for this fascinating collection of long haired ladies from Victorian times. As a long haired person myself, I certainly admire their ability to maintain such beautiful hair w/o the modern conveniences we enjoy today. That takes true dedication and patience. Much of the hair displayed "braid waves" and I would love to see updo portraits of how they arranged their very long tresses..plus instructions!

[rbd4n]

@erzbet07 I am glad to hear from people who watch these videos. In my collection I have posted some videos from the 1960s that deal with long hair. Plus, there is more at my Multiply site.

T

[rbd4n]

Be careful, she may come back to haunt you.

Tristan

[Normk43]

This excellent collection just shows us that fashion a hundred years ago was so very different to today. I think most women today aren't aware of the potential growth of their hair. It's a natural beauty which doesn't cost a thing.

[rbd4n]

Quite alluring throughout history.

Tristan

[mrsgypsyd]

The next time my husband complains about his head being sensitive when I'm brushing his hair out, I'm showing him this video!

[sheriwhispers]

@aussielover45 Dont know if you were considered a catch but they came from a error that said your hair was your crowning glory...These sisters tour with the circus act Barnum an Bailey soooo ya it was the thing to have HAIR !!!!!

[Dlovely291]

COOL, Afros were in way back then too! It must have taken a lot of tiny strips of cloth to curl it that tightly if her hair wasn't actually that curly. Love seeing black n white photos. I begin to wonder what their lives were like.

[cherylannhull]

Now that's some holy hair!! :)

[m00ngaz3r75]

I have long hair for years but only below the shouders long on the back but I would never keep the hair touching the floor, it is too much, during Victorian era a lady wasn`t a lady without having long hair ! I have to go to the hairdresser weekly in order to keep my hair clean and in good shape .. at home is really difficult for the lenght, also I need a proper blow dry as I am not an hairdresser. It is expensive over time but it worth the money and time for the great result !

[aussielover45]

so back then was the thing " the longer the hair the hotter you are"..because it seems that way

[livlafluv7777]

whoah. i don't feel so alone with my cumbersome uber-long hair. maybe I don't really have to cut it when it reaches the floor...........obviously, they managed to upkeep theirs at those lengths.

[skeetereze]

I used to live in Hawaii and had very long hair then, the climate and water are good for that. But the "locals" there used to claim that us "white people" can't grow long hair like the Polynesians and Asians can...WELL, this is proof that WE CAN!

[skeetereze]

I used to live in Hawaii and had very long hair then, the climate and water are good for that. But the "locals" there used to claim that us "white people" can't grow long hair like the Polynesians and Asians can...WELL, this is proof that they CAN!

[MiaCries]

1:06 looks like Drew Barrymore. Perhaps she was her great grandmother.