Late Victorian Hairstyles Research

Late Victorian Hairstyles Research

http://www.exquisitegirl.com/victorian-hairstyles/

http://www.stylisheve.com/chic-victorian-hairstyles

Bonnets became out of fashion and the hairstyles of women became more elaborate; hair pieces would have been worn to make the finished appearance bigger and more decorative. The use of flowers became popular and decorating the hair was something any women of this era did, this is to mimic the look and shape of a bonnet but with hair. The structure of the Victorian hair stayed the same as the early years; pulled tightly at the sides and but up with structured curls and flowers at the back of the head. Instead of showing small ringlets, the hair was free to fall longer and less stiff. I prefer the look to these hairstyle more than the styles in the early victorian era. 

Ambrose Burnside and male grooming 

Ambrose Burnside was an American soldier, inventor, senator and politician from Rhode Island, he was known of his power and strength in battle and his extravagant facial hair that soon was given the name sideburns, taken from his last name. During this time facial hair was popular du to war; the weather was cold and rations were scarce, so soldiers had no other option than to let the hair grow. Ambrose was noted for his extravagant hair styles and this look is till known today but used less often, beards and facial hair become popular dig winter months, for practicality and fashion purposes. 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambrose_Burnside

The hairstyles of male Victorians started with facial hair, as this was the hair on show the most. Other hairstyles were based around the practicality of wearing a top-hat; the hair was styles short at the sides and longer and slicker on the top, so as not to have bad hair once the hat is off. This style of hair is fashionable today, especially worn with a bushy beard and moustache. Shown in the images below, it proves a middle parting was still popular between men and women. 

 http://www.stylisheve.com/chic-victorian-hairstyles-for-men/

https://uk.pinterest.com/lydiakincaid01/in-the-next-room-costume-research/