An Everyday Victorian-Style Updo

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The book: ‘How to be a Victorian’ by Ruth Goodman
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[@CatholicGirl99]

ok, I’m a total goth but ever since I discovered this channel my look has become Victorian goth. I’m living my best life.

[@valerieb.4912]

It is so good to always think out of the box.

[@firstnamelastname1789]

‘Victorian goth’ reminds me of steampunk !

[@firstnamelastname1789]

Isabella Van Ginkel yes, there’s definitely a difference, as they’re separate things. But it just reminded me ✌️ cool that you enjoy them both too

[@JH-kw8zy]

That's my favorite Goth style *chefs kiss*

[@unacceptablesisterpeter3431]

So steampunk vampire?

[@SpoopySpoops]

"Then realize it's in the way and sheds excessively." Can relate.

[@lunaflamed]

DITTO

[@Irena26H]

That part is why I hated having long hair: the neverending shedding of long spiderwebs of hair everywhere. However, I love these old styles... Perhaps I just need to grow my hair out and give these fantastically stylish up-dos a try. 👍

[@taritangeo4948]

@@Irena26H Honestly, short hair is practical in washing/drying terms but when it comes to getting it out of the way Completely and Fast- long hair wins.

[@Irena26H]

@@taritangeo4948, I typically wear a pixie cut. Can't get anymore "out of the way, completely and fast" than that. 😉

[@taritangeo4948]

@@Irena26H pixies are the worst for people like me bc I hate with passion going to hairdressers and those need regular trims.

[@elleknight255]

By the time she said," "Begin with undoing whatever swamp hag styling you probably just woke up with", I was sold xD

[@janetclark8754]

totally agree ;o)))

[@addiemiller9677]

Yep, I wear my hairdos for 3 to 4 days on end, getting progressively unkempt and sloppy as the days go by.

[@ZianaSue]

@@addiemiller9677 same. i found a kindred spirit.

[@joannaglasby2596]

Same! It’s why I go to bed with a satin scarf, a bonnet and have a silk pillow case. Saves time the next day. Before I discovered this method I was indeed a bit swamp haggish 😂

[@ragnkja]

Also known as yesterday’s braids, or occasionally the braids I did two days ago, if I was a bit lazy yesterday.

[@greenyawgmoth]

I'm a dude with short hair, and yet I still clicked on and watched this fully.

[@jude297]

I miss my long hair.... I cut it all off for charity in June and I still try and sweep it back or keep brushing. I think I'm here because of withdrawal

[@AsdfghjkL-lv6kb]

Did you enjoyed it ?

[@remusteahan3521]

I'm a dude who used to have long hair, legit want it back just for this, dont miss everyone thinking I was a girl though lmao

[@GuderII]

She is beautiful how ever .. 😌😌😌

[@mennograafmans1595]

I've never had hair longer than it reaching my nose. I've never watched anything about clothing or hair (apart from one video about medievel capes half a year ago). Yet I did enjoy it. Good job.

[@AnneEWilliamson]

"You are a respectable woman of the wrong century." Describes me perfectly!

[@catherineleary9831]

Same here!

[@suzannederringer1607]

Me too!

[@lark7655]

I also feel like a part of the wrong century I have no clue why this generation does what it does when we could be writing love notes, wearing poofy gowns, listening to classical music etc, etc.

[@AnneEWilliamson]

@@lark7655 So true! But I still listen to classical music and write love notes...is that weird?

[@lark7655]

Of course not. You are unique, lovely, charming, and quaint. I think it's wonderful you still like classical music and write love notes.

[@PwnageFury]

I wanted to thank you so much for this. I went to a wedding tonight and I used this style. I embellished it with some crystal/pearl hair pins for a bit of bling and it was perfect. I have wavy/curly hair that normally fights any restraint. After 4 hours of heat, humidity and dancing it looked as great as it did when the evening began.

[@taritangeo4948]

This is why updos were the thing for looking good all day. Now you're expected to drench your freshly styled hair in all the products for it to last a two-hour party and it does barely.

[@anic131313]

I am anxious to see any photo of this (which probably will never happen).

[@johanngambolputty4117]

"Swamp hag" If that ain't me every day

[@olwendavis327]

Same here unfortunately lol

[@tosca...]

Hahaha, add me to this fraternity 😊

[@unrulycrow6299]

Time to open a club lol

[@maryblaylock6545]

From the movie 'Legend' , Robert Piccardo. The name Meg comes to mind.

[@rachellearthur4444]

tis i the finger combing heathen

[@carolinegcooke]

“Embrace the beauty in your flaws, my friends.” -Bernadette Banner Making that my senior quote! Lol

[@Blue_3987]

So, did you

[@carolinegcooke]

@@Blue_3987 yes!

[@belindacoba5158]

Loved the phrase "Embrace the beauty in your flaws".

[@LuisaH2022]

@AzurePrince it's not.

[@catherineleary9831]

@AzurePrince You are just perfect as you are.

[@Petaurista13]

@AzurePrince That's the point. Perfect beauty is worse than flawed beauty. I know guy who mentioned it when we was talking about how people like symmetric faces more. We don't like 100% symmetric faces as they are unnatural. We like quite symmetric ones.

[@kuroiuzumaki]

I can't believe I thought I was the only one being in love with the Victorian and Edwardian eras. As a girl who lives with a super modern family who thinks I'm always too fancy when wearing long dresses, this is super relatable! "You are a respectable woman of the wrong century", I never related to anything as much as this!

[@roninelenion4805]

I took a theatrical make-up class, and for our "free reign" project (whatever we wanted to do), I made myself up to be Mina Harker from _Dracula_ after she got bitten. I covered my face in light foundation, made prosthetic bite marks on my neck, and even the burn on her forehead from the Host. My professor told me that I needed to do a hairstyle as well, so I used this one. My hair is on the shorter side, so I _did_ need to use half a ton of hairpins, but it did the trick. Thank you for the tutorial. My professor loved the hairstyle, and I got an A on the assignment.

[@92RKID]

Ronin Elenion, that is fabulous that the professor said you should do a hair style to go with it. And this one worked well earning you got an A+!

[@suzannedemarkova9263]

What a great costume choice you made!

[@momcatwoo]

As a history professor, I am full of joy.

[@gianna526]

That sounds like it looked incredible, what a great costume choice!

[@thesparechannel6580]

Ooooo, I'm going as Mina for Halloween and will be taking your inspiration

[@thespectreslie]

“i think you can achieve this just as easily with shorter and/or curly hair” i have a really short bob so LETS DO THIS update: yes it is possible but i just did two little braids and used a clip to hold them together and did the cool twisty things on the top

[@freezysyahz]

OOOH I WANNA TRY, THANKS 😍

[@HAngeli]

Maybe you could record us a complementary video?

[@polkadot8788]

I'd love to see the results. Another bob haircut here.

[@chloemajeske6189]

I have medium length hair, and next time I should try two braids, because my hair is too short to do one. Thanks for the tips!

[@morgankayex]

MY HERO

[@robertlozyniak3661]

The way you look in the video thumbnail (with your hair up like that, and wearing those glasses), you look like someone who, with a toss of her head and a wave of her hand, could seal people's fate.

[@princessplate209]

Like a governess. XD

[@lauriewilliams8336]

Young McGonagall!

[@johnhooyer3101]

Particularly if they are rival nannies for Jane and Michael Banks.

[@ThatSophie95xX]

@@johnhooyer3101 apparently I cannot read 'Jane and Michael Banks' without singing it in my head and giving a sharp nod afterwards. I had no idea this was an issue I had until now.

[@poneyfeathersart1442]

She looks like an Aes Sedi from the wheel of time series.

[@HopeEvey]

Thank you so much for this! Due to my recent medical treatments, my hair is now short, and thinning alarmingly. This is after a lifetime of longer than waist length hair. I don't care if other people know my hair is thinning, but seeing vast tracts of scalp in the mirror upsets /me/. This video gave me another attractive style to wear that doesn't show a superhighway of scalp :)

[@sophiejones7727]

try this one too, it was invented by a lady who had trouble with thinning hair: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2WzY42Fa754gdU. I've also worn it with the braid bun at the side, to look like a 1920s faux bob. Goes perfectly with my great-aunt's antique hats!

[@o0Avalon0o]

@@sophiejones7727 Thank you. I've recently experienced the same situation as the original commenter & it's nice to see people helping each other.

[@mainlyfine]

Single plait movements are called 'iterations' ie. one iteration of the plait, two iterations of the plait etc.

[@brumbybailey6599]

good to know. I plait for a living.

[@rangerthompsonmusic472]

I have needed this knowledge for years

[@spicax9377]

I’m literally crying how could a human being be so pretty you should appear in some sorts of Hollywood movies

[@t3asn0b51]

I hope it's not a plait-itude To say 'Sincerest gratitude For this video so fair With hair... everywhere!'

[@bromptondevice7685]

I hope you were sitting in a window seat overlooking a terraced garden when you were composing that. I choose to believe you were.

[@jcfra420]

You seriously bring classic style and beauty that this age unfortunately has forgotten. Keep history alive.

[@Marialla.]

For those of us with thinner and wimpier hair, a good idea is to slightly back comb any sections you want to swoop/puff, along with a spritz of hairspray. The ratting gives pins something to bury themselves in and grip to, as well as making more of what you've got. Another tip for extra grip and body is to have day-old (not freshly washed and slippery silky clean) hair. I like to dust a light sprinkling of body powder on my hands and schwoosh that through my hair and scalp to help control any oily look, and it also seems to give more body.

[@sirencalloftoys9162]

You can also make your own hair rats (I don't know why they are called that), with the hairs from your brush (as mentioned briefly in the video) - ball them up unto small mats and then hide them under your natural hair. They will match, being the same color, and add volume without the risk of damaging your own hair by backcombing. It is a legitimately historical way of adding volume to hair, and works well!

[@taritangeo4948]

I still have no clue why I like the idea of padding more than teasing, its not like i do either of those things. Maybe because brushing out the tease and as a result having even less hair seems almost as ironic as getting in dept to have an education youll never need

[@Marialla.]

@@taritangeo4948 FWIW, I think a light back combing isn't necessarily damaging to your hair, and brushing it out I don't believe I lose more hairs than when I brush my hair otherwise. Maybe the problem comes when hair is severely, thickly ratted and perhaps has a tendency to grip or tangle naturally. My hair type is fine and slippery, and my problem is always trying to gain grip rather than trying to smooth tangles.

[@dees3179]

@@Marialla. I found swapping to solid shampoo with no nasties and the pfthalate etc free conditioner helpful. My hair would drop out of any clip or style within minutes when I was using regular shampoo and conditioner. It takes a month or so before your hair feels good but after that it is much better and doesn't need anywhere near as much washing.

[@mithrilbb2636]

Also not the most recommended but if your hair hates you enough to never do what you want, you can always kill it a little with hair dye or bleach and I've found it has helped a little bit with keeping it in place rather than always falling out and being a wild untamable monster. As for the back part with the braid, any suggestions for what to do there? My hair is a bit longer than shoulder length but it's so thin that even a full braid is thinner than 2 finger widths. So a partial braid will hide nothing and look like a rat tail.

[@justalurkr]

"Asymmetry is cool, I guess." I cracked up here.

[@jabradford32]

Goodness you have beautiful hair. Now you are going to need to make a video on your hair care routine.

[@rosehill7919]

@@bernadettebanner how often do you have to trim the ends? Splitting ends have been bothering me a lot since my hair reached waist-length.

[@jeanjaz]

@@rosehill7919 Brushing the proverbial 100 strokes helps the split ends. Your hair has natural oils that condition your hair. A strand of hair is hollow, like a straw, and brushing it with a fuller brush (not a sparse "pokey, blowdrying type brush") massages the oils down the hair inside and out. Your diet also affects your hair. It is always amazing to me how a change in diet can affect the whole length of the hair, not just the new growth. Try not to wash your hair more often than every 3rd or 4th day, preferably once a week, but having the extra oils won't help as much unless you brush it everyday. Brushing isn't just for removing knots and smoothing the hair - it is really good for it and your scalp. :) It is very relaxing to do it just before bed, then braid it in a loose braid to keep it safe and untangled. If you don't already do these things, and decide to start them, you'll have to let me know the result. :) ~ Jean :)

[@anna-maymoon1001]

Fellow long hair person: - morrocon oil ends after every shower when hair is wet - Aussie Shampoo moist/any 'moisture rescue' type shampoo (shop around; find your holy grail) - trim after winter/early spring (next week), trim after finishing holidays (no more chlorine/sea water damage) so late summer/Autumn; if wanted inbetween go for it - let it get horrifically stays there greasy once a month and brush the oils down; I like to try to pull off that edgy French plait look and wear it all day. My life is also not together so I'm also rocking a I woke up like this greasy "slick" pony once a week tbh (disadvantage of Aussie Shampoo tbh) - rarely use heat on it (I have really thick hair so I usually cba so that works in my favour.) Big fan of heartless curls if they dry right Good luck!

[@sadfghjklize]

@@jeanjaz Im gonna try switching brushes! Thanks for the advice.

[@maryblaylock6545]

I garden, a lot! Between shampoos I rinse the dust and perspiration out of my hair, put conditioner on, let it set for awhile, then rinse out with lukewarm water. I then put leave in conditioner on the tips and use one of those hinged clips some my hair drys naturally.

[@butterflix-jv3fo]

"-erm... stiches??.." oh m, I never thought I'd see the day Bernadette did not have a older/fancier term for a word😂

[@meliilosona5272]

I would call it "criss-cross" or "interweaving"

[@eriymarie]

Granted, I know my grandmother didn’t live during Edwardian times, but seeing Bobby pins, I’m reminded of the time she told me, “a lady never allows her pins to show!” as if my bra straps were showing. I wish I had the patience for this.

[@LaineyBug2020]

I feel like if you had been born in the right century, we would have several magnificent paintings with your gorgeous timeless face!

[@Daniel73-51]

I have to agree; I couldn't guess her age if I wanted to. Elvish, I should say . . a unknown daughter of Elrond Halfeleven perhaps? a cousin of Luthien Tinuviel maybe? Most certainly Noldorian (when I first saw her hair I actually thought of Edith Tolkien.)

[@nalu2680]

I feel like she was born in the proper century, though; otherwise, we wouldn't get to watch her tutorials because they wouldn't exist!

[@georgeoldsterd8994]

What's the problem though? It's not like painters have died out or anything. 😏

[@ciccicux]

@@georgeoldsterd8994 that's a good point

[@janekokoszko7525]

The glasses were the perfect touch! When my hair was your length I used to start off with a similar swoop on both sides but then carried on into two french plaits and then wrap the plaits round each other in a figure eight at the nape of the neck. This worked really well on my wedding day when I could tuck the comb of my veil into it, keeping every thing secure...oh happy days

[@DynamiteLaserbeam]

Right? I want to know where the glasses come from. So historically accurate! :))

[@llamafromspace]

I'm in love with your eloquent and witty phrases.

[@sierratofelt3408]

"Whatever swamp hag style you just woke up with" I feel so called out!

[@warriormaiden9829]

Lol, my hair goes into Swamp Hag style halfway through the day AND when I first wake up. At least it no longer knots like it's auditioning to become macrame. 🤣🤣 Thank goodness for finally finding the right shampoo for my hair! XD

[@victorianewton2426]

I want to know about her diet and how she cares for her skin because her skin and complexion is GORGEOUS

[@stacey738]

Iirc she's at least a vegetarian, there's a ditl/vlog out there somewhere

[@katkatmewful]

If you start by sectioning out your braid piece and french braiding it (or just starting the braid a little higher) you could probably use fewer pins because you could then pin directly onto the braid which would create a strong base that wouldn't move, thus the pins could grip better. There's a woman on youtube who recreates ancient hairstyles, she calls these foundation or anchor braids.

[@MrsBrit1]

You're probably thinking of Janet Stephens? This braid is just a regular three strand English braid, not a French braid. It would be tricky to frech this as it would require using the ends from the pomp, which would likely pull the puff back down. A classic English braid starts lower and wouldn't pull so much on the front strands.

[@taritangeo4948]

french braiding every day? hell no

[@TrappedinSLC]

You don’t really need a proper French braid - just pull the front bits that will be ‘puffed’ out of the way and grab a hunk mid-crown ish and braid that down to the nape of your neck, leaving the rest of the length unbraided. Then do your puffs pining into the braid you’ve created. Gather the end of your ‘foundation’ braid in with all the rest to be plaited and braid all the length together as shown, then pin it up. The foundation braid would end up completely hidden most likely, and secured in the rest of the braiding.

[@glorygracek.1841]

@@taritangeo4948 I had a coworker who could whip hers up in less then 5 minutes running out the door! All I could do was gawk because I have very curly frizzy hair that just won't take down to braid a French braid.

[@goosegirly6867]

Bernadette being relatable af with her holding the hair in her mouth she to get it out of the way. I do this all the time

[@jessierichardson3997]

Thus us so beautiful! "The edwardians were masters of the messy bun aesthetic." Made me laugh and really appreciate how while we as people have changed so much, some fashion trends never really go away. Also my goal in life it to be able to describe my wardrobe as "neo-victorian". Right now it's more: Rock climber and historical costume designer who woke up and realized she also has a lighting call after a mermaid photoshoot!

[@biduparnadas7886]

I am an indian and i come from a community who holds their owm cultire and believes at high values... Imagine my pain when i secretly imbibed a love for the vintage times and victorian era and their dressing and hairstyle.... i so wanted to learn their ways of hair updo and i have finally found the right channel... U LOOOK GORGEOUSSSSS and thank you so much for these videos....❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@carrie.m]

the moment i saw the notification i almost fainted!! You look so pretty and classy but ready for battle!

[@mf_erxsa]

Yes!!

[@CaitlinsFreedom]

I am in nursing school and I will definitely be using this snazzy updo at clinical! I've been high-key binge watching your videos and I just love the passion that you have for what you do. It's so wonderful to see these old pieces of beauty being translated into our modern style. Keep being amazing!

[@belindaholdsworth5344]

Aahhh...if only i still had my once youthful long luscious locks...I am now old and grey. Still interesting to see how others did theirs and my grandmother did exactly as you suggest...gathered the stray strands from her brush to give her bun more padding :-) I still have her brush

[@shevaunhandley1543]

That style would look just as beautiful (if not more so in my opinion) with gorgeous wise woman hair colour!

[@lunanova6651]

This updo would actually look quite nice on grey hair. As it looks quite mature.

[@sophiejones7727]

@@shevaunhandley1543 agreed. It actually seems perfect for an older woman. All that floofing gives the appearance of having a lot more volume, and the braid bun covers the crown of the head right where you're likely to get a bald spot! If you need even more volume, give yourself rag curls overnight and then brush them out in the morning. That will give you the volume you need, no problem.

[@aetherolyx6832]

I think this could still look really good with grey hair! It would look very wise and mature, so it's worth a shot!

[@amsodoneworkingnow1978]

To all I'm 66 my hair comes to my thighs and is going grey I've always had long hair when young I wore it in natural ringlets much to disgust of my friends I only had to have a strand brushed around my mum's finger to get ringlets while they had to sleep with a headfull of rags. I wear my hair in buns most days depending on how I feel is how elaborate the style gets. Would I cut it ? I don't think so but as long as it looks ok and is in decent condition long it stays

[@PennyQuills]

Just wanted to thank you for posting this. I'm definitely late to the party, but this is the first hairstyle I've done on myself that actually suits my face. I really appreciate you sharing how to do it.

[@janinejohnstone468]

I bet I'm later than you - I only just found this channel. Add to this that I'm 53!

[@oldasyouromens]

I love "How To Be a Victorian"--it's one of only five books from home that now grace my university bookshelf. Truly a wonderful, fascinating, quite simple read for the beginner historian/experimental archaeologist/reenactor, and it never really loses usefulness as you go deeper, either.

[@lanetravis5790]

Hello 👋 Bernadette, Have begun here with your hair up-do tutorial. Mine's up and the outcome is pleasing 💖😁💖 Spent 3 hours watching many of your other tutorials💖😁💖 Wonderfully done ✔ Have been sewing now for over 50 years and always been enamored with pintucks, entredeux, lace, beading, heirloom etc.. Appreciate all your hard work, effort, honesty and sharing. Have 3 daughters that sew and have passed on your info to them. God has GREATLY blessed you with a marvelous ability, employ it to the fullest.

[@lani1792]

This hairstyle is absolutely lovely. I work in a very male dominated industry (professional cook) and have to wear my hair up constantly. This helps me feel soft and feminine, not worry about wispy bits flying out, is gentler on tension headaches, and makes me happy while still being practical. Thank you so much!!

[@harleymaynard2998]

I know this video is a year old but I'm really glad its here! I used this style today and while I don't have hair as long as yours it turned out better than I expected. Due to my own inability to hair.. I thought I'd get caught up on the braiding, but I did it! Thank you for the how-to video and the inspiration to actually try it!

[@estelledesigns]

So pretty and elegant! Makeup tutorial next please!!!!

[@Ali-cn1du]

I must second this motion.

[@CoastalorPostal]

Elegant is the perrrrrrfect word!

[@deirdre_anne]

I so fervently agree, this is much needed.

[@myouun]

What a nice tutorial! Finally something for those who don't want to spend hours in front of the mirror and put tons of product in their hair. Please do more!

[@gloomymaya]

Well, I have a purple mohawk (not very historical), so I will never be able to do this. So I guess it is a bit like the potato skin-thing. But girl, I really LOVE your sense of humor and your dry way to comment your videos!

[@aliceunderground1620]

I had a purple mohawk ( and then a pink one), but years later I can do this, so maybe in the future?

[@hypatiakovalevskayasklodow9195]

The braids you could do 😍

[@bun04y]

I have a purple shadow (top part of hair normal color and bottom is purple) so not so victorian either. :-/

[@hypatiakovalevskayasklodow9195]

@@bun04y But with all that poisonous stuff they put on their skin, we don't know, they may have put some on their hair too, and it could have turned purple!

[@pinballkitty5266]

Well, if they COULD have purple hair, they would have. It was a technical limitation, not an aesthetic one!

[@yumabaker9850]

This is legit my new hair style, it immediately makes my hair look amazing and was easier than any other tutorial I have ever seen.

[@Marialla.]

Bernadette, I tried doing your hairstyle for myself today. It was so fun to try! Results were... variable. My hair is only about down to my underarms, not my waist like yours, plus I am older so my hair is fine, frazzled, thinning, and very much tends to let any hairstyle fall out or slip away in no time. But I persisted. What I had going for me was that my hair hasn't been washed in a few days, and I know that by fluffing some powder through it I gain a little grip and volume that my clean hair doesn't have. I used a little backcombing on every section to help give it some life, and that worked pretty well. Plus I sprayed every section with hairspray on both sides before ratting and that helped too. My shorter hair wouldn't make a pretty braid or bun like yours, but I added a brown plastic hair pouf and rolled the hair over that to make a sort of bun up on the top of my head. Then I had a wonky looking section, so I thought obviously that's exactly where I need to clip in a large flower or something. The overall effect is not bad, I think! Not sure how historically accurate it is for any period, but it does feel like an education. In a world where a decorous lady would be sure to wash her hair "at least twice a month", styles had to work hard to make dirty hair look presentable. I do feel somewhat like a gracious lady in all this pouffy hair! Thank you for helping me learn how they achieved the all-over head poufs so popular in Edwardian pictures. This is the first time I've been able to create anything even close to that style.

[@jeanjaz]

Hair wasn't considered dirty if it was well brushed. They brushed their clothes too, to clean them in between washings. Due to an illness and hospitalization, I wasn't able to wash my hair for 6 months. Yuck! When I was finally able to get it washed, I still wasn't able to wash it again for another couple months, but after that initial 6 month shock, it stayed clean feeling for about a month! I still can't get my hair washed as often as I would like, but it doesn't look dirty/oily till after that one month mark, as long as it gets brushed everyday. Your scalp seems to adjust the amount of oil it makes to how often you wash those oils out. I think it is cool you got to put your hair up. I wish youtube still let you post pics! ~ Jean :)

[@sophiejones7727]

for less frizz, go for a moisturizing shampoo. I use a coconut oil shampoo which keeps my hair minimally frizzy even in air-conditioning. My hair is also of the type which only sticks to itself, and pins are just about the only thing guaranteed to stay in. Crossing pins over each other helps them stay in better too.

[@tamstertx63]

I found that spritzing with a little bit of the leave-in type of conditioner helped my hairstyles stay in place. You can also use a little of the conditioning gel or mousse

[@jaylynnstrong620]

When i saw this randomly in my recommendation, i thought based on the picture I'll be watching a librarian do her hair and talking in a heavy british accent. I'm not disappointed though.

[@DeepFixation]

Thank you SOOO much for this. I have watched many updo hair tutorials, all with no success. Because they require curling irons or precise braiding or just in general very talented hands, which I do not have. I have fine waist long hair which I've worn in a bun every day for the past five years. I felt no pressure when trying to recreate this hairstyle. Thanks for saying it doesn't have to be perfect. Now I have two hairstyles I can do with confidence.

[@anna-maymoon1001]

Kaylee Melissa does hair tutorials and has super fine hair, she might help expand your repetoir if you're bored? If not pls ignore ! Haha :)

[@maia711]

I have finally found someone that also has very long hair to which has a hair tutorial that works for me. I love this so much and plan to wear it every day. (I really don't know what else to do with my hair at this point it's so long).

[@lauranaspeer5008]

I've done it before and is quite sturdy. Lasted a couple of days for me.

[@mordeys]

Thank you. I have hip length, fine and wavy hair. With multiple layers. My morning hair looks just like what yours. Braid all fuzzy and top out of braid. It's a lot harder than ppl think to style it. I usually do a braid and roll it to a bun...but that looks a little to amish school matron for me. Your way looks a lot more simple than others I have seen and fits my style. Thank you again

[@jos.4276]

My grandmother (born in 1886) did her hair something like this. I remember watching her put it up when I was about 13.

[@paganbornspiritbear8249]

Oh...I just adore you! “You are a respectable woman, of the wrong century!” Yes, yes, yes!

[@dirtbagdeacon]

This is....way easier than I thought it would be. Sweet, thanks!!

[@lilykiss1145]

"Take a moment to question your life choices" You killed me ! My hair are a little longer than yours, but there are very heavy and slippy so I'm not sure this would actually hold on my head, but I'll definitivemy give it a shot (when all the small braids I had fun doing a few days ago will be too messy to keep... Long hair are just amazing : so many possible hairstyles ! ) !

[@belindaholdsworth5344]

try combs rather than pins ... they may give a firmer hold for you and smaller multiple braids?

[@lilykiss1145]

I never tried combs, but that's a great idea ! (just need to find some now ^^). I tought about multiple braids, I thinks it's the best solution, or no braid at all, just a messy twisted bun maybe ! Thanks for the ideas !

[@lilykiss1145]

Mori no Majou : we must have the same hair length (I'm very tall too ^^), so I'll keep the eyes open and if I ever see something like that, I'll try ! Thanks for the advice :)

[@ChloeLewis]

@@morinomajou Spin pins! Yes, those hold a LOT of hair. Even through a polka.

[@MommaRaven]

Thank you this is how I learned how to braid my own hair. You are awesome. Love your videos.

[@Thisplaceisaprison3912]

I really hope we can bring back vintage. I am obsessed ❤️

[@valerieb.4912]

Greetings, I am so glad to have found you. I found you by searching for hand sewing. I am now hooked. I have decided to proceed with your first video and go through each one. I found them to be very surprisingly informative, easy instruction, and fun (not boring at all). You are so creative and a wonderful passion for the past. I am pleased to see a young person sharing the past with others. Keep caring on the traditions.

[@QuiveringQuiff]

Ruth Goodman! Have you watched all the '*insert era here* Farm' series? The 'Tales from the Green Valley', 'Secrets of the Castle' and 'Full Steam Ahead' series are of course also wonderful.

[@ericathefae]

I have! They are amongst my most favorite tv series ever :D I'm not sure I've seen Secrets of the Castle or Full Steam Ahead though - I'll have to check those out (thank you).

[@sunlitriddle2294]

@@ericathefae Secrets of the Castle just got uploaded in HD on Timeline-World History Documentaries! Ruth is an absolute doll

[@ericathefae]

@@sunlitriddle2294 Oh my gods, thank you! I managed to find Full Steam Ahead but had to give up on Secrets of the Castle - so this is brilliant :D (And yes, Ruth is one of my all time favourite presenters!)

[@poisonedflowers]

If you like Ruth Goodman, also look up Victorian Pharmacy.

[@QuiveringQuiff]

Victorian pharmacy is also brilliant, I've had the awesome experience of actually being there! Was just as fascinating in real life

[@cerenadiguzel7438]

Hi Bernadette :) my German great-grandmother used to wear her hair like this. She had completely white hair and she would create volume on sides and a bun in the centre. For securing hair on the sides, she would use combs to hold the hair into place. She had four ivory ones for each side. She had metal ones with different ornaments too. As you demonstrated, she'd twist the hair and insert the comb. Also, for her bun, she had two bone pins to secure. Lastly, to prevent flyaways, she would use a hairnet on top of her bun. We would always play with her hairnets and she used to get really mad with us :D her method would maybe save you from 500 pins you have to use in your hair also they are more gentle on the strands.

[@lizbogonia]

Just when I thought I couldn’t love you anymore, you whip out this awesome and relatable video 😍

[@thehomemadelady4814]

I have a homemade rat from a scarf that I use under my poofy do. I shaped a metal coat hanger (not historically accurate) into a circlet around the crown of my head then wrapped 2 long scarves around that form shaping the front about half the thickness of the back. Any way, your hair style is quite lovely and looks very pretty on you. Also, I have recently discovered your channel and have fallen in love with you sewing style. So much, in fact, that I have convinced my mother (a very accomplished seamstress) to undertake our own historical sewing projects.

[@christy.ad.perfartsco7]

"respectable woman of the wrong generation" -Bernadette Banner Wise words and a whole mood

[@taryncole8284]

Watched this tutorial this morning, rolled out of bed and followed your excellent instructions. It resulted in a perfect updo! Will be using this one often!

[@BeeKool__113]

“Swamp hag style you just woke up with”. Haha I loved that. She was so nonchalant when she said it. This is a lovely hair style.

[@Giga-lemesh]

Oh wow, that thing of turning your head once you pull the plat over your shoulder is so clever! Just for normal platting that’s will be really handy, I wish I’d thought of that years ago

[@julied.8277]

I left a perfectly good re-watch of Wartime Farm in nothing flat to see what you had going on today. After sighing and wondering if my granddaughter would be up for this I'm back to some 40's fulfillment for a bit.

[@jeanniecorn2632]

i have long hair and i have not put my hair up for some 62 years but iam now looking now the woman from the past had they hair . so i like to said thank you . love now you show now we live in the past , and i love living in the past .

[@user-oj5bw7sl8p]

To everybody, who loves all things Edwardian, I strongly recommend The railway children. There is everything,- beautiful hairstyles&clothes, serious story of kids, living in the times of non-existing social security, when sometimes asking strangers for charity was the only way to survive till tomorrow,- and, of course, The Happy End. Merry Christmas!

[@georgina3358]

I loved the Railway Children, both the book and the BBC serial

[@CoastalorPostal]

Your hair is soooooo pretty. As a person Bernadette you are an absolute breath of fresh air

[@Malgorbia]

YES!!! I just straightened my hair for the first time and it’s an unruly length and this hairstyle is perfect for an attractive and still sophisticated way to keep it up. Going to try ASAP. I can’t wait to feel like Marie Curie or some other old timey female scientist. At least that’s the aesthetic I’m going for.....ugh now I want to make a bunch of female researcher inspired historic clothing! (THEY EXISTED! Many went to Europe where there was less of a stigma against it in the 19th and 20th century one of my favorites was Maria Sibylla but she was 17th and 18th century) But anyway ugh you did this to me! Haha!

[@aubreymcnabb9911]

This is brilliant. I get to dress like a Victorian Christmas caroler for my choir's Rent-A-Carol program, and this is such a simple yet beautiful style to have my hair in. Thank you !!!

[@muffinman8744]

If I were a knight I would pledge myself to protect you.

[@beyza9436]

I just found your chanel and was questioning how you did your hair and then I found this video! I have super long & straight hair like you and am also a respectable woman of the wrong century, so I think I've just found my favourite hair style!

[@Andrew_in_the_garden]

2:28 "The first couple eh, stitches..?" Oh Lorde that was oddly adorable

[@ShinySilverBunny]

I did this style yesterday and got so many compliments on it. Really easy to do but looks like a pretty flower.❤ just lovely

[@princesalarissa]

You're an inspiration to all old souls out there ❤ Thank you for all your videos 😀

[@daynawithawhy]

I am a dedicated subscriber of your KZbin channel and I enjoy your videos very much. Like you, I’ve had the misfortune of being born in the wrong era, or perhaps too much was carried from a previous life into this one. I must say that, as a dedicated groupie, your vernacular cracks me up, each and every time I watch your videos. Probably because you’re eloquent and articulate and in the middle of a discourse on the topic of choice, you throw in colloquialisms that are perfectly appropriate yet surprisingly surprising. Swamp hag? I love it lol

[@laurenconrad1799]

I'm finally going to do it: I'm going to try this hair style. Haha. My hair has never been quite long enough to do this. I always get my hair cut into layers and to where it falls no more than an inch past my shoulders, so it almost never is quite long enough for this style. But now it is. And soon, I'm going to try this. I also might try using curlers. lol

[@MadTheDJ]

Can I just say that your elocution is flawless, Ms Banner. Yeah, that's more a statement than a question. I know professional actors whose diction and articulation aren't anywhere need your level of precision.

[@jodih.7470]

"Approximately half a ton of hair pins" 🤣👌 yep sounds about right. My hair is shorter now so I just brought the braid up and tucked it under instead of making a bun and it's so pretty 😍

[@andromeda7147]

Just tried it (alas, after only watching it once two days ago, and not checking if i did the right things), but even for a first try it looks surprisingly good and is super comfortable! I barely feel the weight of my hair! Very happy to finally see some sort of hair style tutorial with someone who has just as long hair as i have! thank you! :D

[@shanfeearmor9213]

Thanks! I've just tried this style today with mid-length curly hair and I confirm it works perfectly wellon this kind of hair. :) (love your glasses btw).

[@eyesofthegoddess2967]

This is so lovely, I may try it also as my hair is at my hips, so long enough. Never change, I love your way of expressing yourself is such a dramatic/humorous/tongue in cheeck way. Love your style girl!

[@serenity.baum.5647]

I love this look it’s so perfectly pretty and practical! I started doing my hair this way for work (I’m a sever) and it’s cute and stays put for 10 hours of running around like a madwomen!

[@bunny_0288]

I love your hairstyle so much. I had some fun, today and attempted to replicate it. For anyone with shorter hair, I decided to skip the braid since my hair is just past my shoulders, and instead I put my hair in a pony tail holder in a high ponytail after pinning the front pieces the way Bernadette did it. Then I pulled on the hair to give it a looser Gibson girl look. I then wrapped my remaining hair into a twisted bun and pinned it in place. I then pulled on the hair to make it a bit messy and to make the bun appear larger.. I also found that fixing it while slightly wet helped me because my hair is very slick and fine. I also pulled out my baby hairs, to soften the edges because my round-shaped face looks better with a little framing around it. I love how it turned out and it was so easy to do! In fact, it was faster than doing any modern hairstyle and looks nicer!

[@squeegs1374]

Me: Oh, this is nice. I might be able to do this! *sees the length of her hair after she undoes the braid* Me: aight imma head out

[@andreafscott]

i feel the same way; i am making a Victorian out fit so naturally i need the hair to do it, but my hair is lets say arm pit length, I have a year to do it but i need practice :(

[@Midnaspalace]

Its actually not too bad to do with medium length hair!! I have hair down to my bust and I was able to do it, the bun part just wasnt as welll put together but it was doable!

[@Vinfille]

@@andreafscott, mine's armpit length, and I made it work! I just put the length up in a bun instead of braiding it, which was even easier.

[@andreafscott]

@@Vinfille Thanks will do

[@celiathirimanna5118]

Passive Aggressive Face you can just do a bun instead, that’s what i do, and my hair is quite long and curly too!

[@Mommamacnz]

Thank you for showing how you did this, but also for how you said it - first giggle I've had in about three days. Thank you.

[@melo2006]

I was waiting for this! Thank you so much. I really like how your hair looks and just couldn't find out how you did this updo. I'm really happy it looks fairly easy to do. Will try this right away!

[@ariftintime]

For shorter hair (mine is shoulder length), instead of a simple plaid once you're done pinning the sides, I recommend a loose-ish French braid so all the shorter ends from where you pinned it back get added in. If you don't have enough length for the kind of spiral at the top Bernadette does, no worries! Just fold the braid up and then tuck the end of the braid up under itself so it's hidden and it will still look great! Instead of the lovely little spiral bit you'll still see a bit of where you're French braided your hair instead.

[@PoppyNoir]

You have no idea how happy I am with this video

[@amyahdocq8835]

I have to do this... my hair are a tad shorter than yours... another style I would like to do is like... like the hair a "rolled" at the nape... like 1930-40's style. My mom was supposed to teach me how to do it but she died before she could do it 😔 I love, love this era... for clothes and hairdo. Soooooo happy to have found you. And I am a sewer too so, looking forward to do your walking skirt

[@a.d.sullivan045]

You are the most badass librarian I've ever seen.

[@SilverGreeneye]

Well, I WAS going to get a pixie cut, but this video puts words to my reluctance. I can wear super cute pixie cut wigs, but a wig can never perfectly replicate my own long hair.

[@KathrineJKozachok]

Wow! Why am I just finding this now? I am about to do some serious binge watching! See ya.

[@peggydid]

Then, when you've watched *everything*, you get withdrawal because you have to wait til she does another one! Yes! I'm in the binging mode right now, too! I love it!

[@rrss5497]

I generally have no idea what you are doing or have done, as I am so enthralled by your beautiful face and your charming voice. Please continue to awe and educate us.

[@TheNormalOddball]

The extra hair is called a "rat" I believe! ....could be wrong dont know why i know that

[@EvelinaLefaille]

Why does this comment sound like most of my knowledge, especially the words used for specific kinds of murder, i.e matricide, mariticide and uxoricide

[@MeiaLyssa]

You're correct! (And now I've added to my own collection of vague, random trivia knowledge, thanks to you and Bernadette!)

[@Hearthburn1]

Ever read Diana Wynne Jones? There's a scene in The Lives of Christopher Chant where hair rats are mentioned. (He accidentally turns it into a real rat.)

[@postscript67]

As mentioned in this song: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGOpm4GLnLear6c .

[@Martina-Kosicanka]

@@MeiaLyssa I am a collector of rather shallow, odd and random trivia knowledge as well

[@runasrec9249]

There is a kind of corkscrew pin that holds hair up wonderfully, that would likely help reduce the number of pins needed for the bun at the end. I love how simple and elegant this is!

[@ellegy22]

Awesome video, when my hair is long enough I'm going to try this on myself :) Could you do a video on your everyday make up aswell? It looks so fresh and beautiful!

[@maryannerick7617]

Back in the day (Victorian times), every young woman wanted a dresser set - comb, brush, etc. Included in those sets were covered boxes (china) to hold the brush cleanings. So many uses!

[@gings4ever]

"swamp hag hairstyle" I can hear my cousin with her wavy hair screech from my phone~

[@radishjuice8662]

I did this simply because I was bored, but never the less the outcome was divine. Thank you for the instructions, it was very easy and only took me a handful of minutes or so,