Making My Own Edwardian/Victorian Hair Rat!

[@rachelmaksy]

Hi guuuys!!! Hope you don't mind another laid back video while I continue to be stressed about finishing up these cosplays for tomorrroOWWW HAHAA I'm FINE.

[@daisyd90]

Hope you have a great time at your convention!

[@rebeccastockwell2608]

Great stuff. I made mine with full-length stockings and it turned out pretty perfectly.

[@kelslynn2802]

Pre-con is always stressful, major points for doing a video right before the con. I need to run away to continue with my own cosplays, haha.

[@feeflowerchildyep3069]

Good luck! ❤️

[@elizabethdufour4251]

You got this!!!

[@YellaSpiceFamily]

A very prim friend of mine, to me, in a hoarse whisper, many moons ago: "Emily!! In mixed company, we call them *nylons!*" 😂

[@thomasblaylock4030]

Omg! Thats my granny on steroids!

[@SecretSquirrelFun]

I know you said this three years ago but credit where credit is due - this is GOLD.🤣 I shall store it away to hopefully use myself one day soon. Awesome, thank you.

[@helenfitch6590]

In the UK we call them tights.

[@Asteldoth]

I LOVE Edwardian inspired stuff! The world needs more lace and poofy hair.

[@lisaw.8036]

Yes I agree 👍🏻xD

[@saranalin3773]

Absolutely 😍

[@SarahM-lw2gd]

Yes! I'm getting into Edwardian fashion after getting into 1940s/50s style :). I can't wait to get my first outfit.

[@invaderxim9893]

I ADORE ALL THINGS WITH LACE AND *POOF*!

[@tuesday1672]

100%

[@ClaraZijlstra]

I won't dare to admit that I have remnants of my hair in my bathroom cupboard, trying to collect enough for this kind of hairdo. Your way is both quicker, way less creepy and easier to explain if someone looks inside the cupboard

[@rachelmaksy]

Hahaha that IS what they used to do though! So your way is definitely authentic!

[@NicholleOfHearts]

My hair is down to my butt and I may or may not have a baggie trying to collect about from my brush to make one lol

[@jillianm8958]

Clara Zijlstra lmao I died at your comment 😂

[@maywenearedhel]

Haha. I'm just as guilty, only it's in my bathroom drawer.

[@annafantasia]

Lol yep me too!

[@buttercupup3687]

Rachel: “Not very period accurate, but neither is having your hair consist 98% dry shampoo” Marie Antoinette: “Am I a joke to you?”

[@laurawestenra]

I love the romantic lace sleeves and waistcoat btw. If it's not period authentic, it should be.

[@ShellStein93]

Would be awesome if that was the fashion of today, so people could look back to this time and say that it was historically accurate 🙂

[@SwampThing13]

Vintage is addicting. At first you’re like, “oh pinup that’s cute.” Then all of a sudden you’re making your own Edwardian hair rat lol

[@Bluebelle51]

it happened to me....................................

[@azrani2023]

@@Bluebelle51 SAME HERE we're all in this together

[@Bluebelle51]

@@azrani2023 I know right?

[@azrani2023]

@@Bluebelle51 dang I love how you replied to this even though your own comment was 4 years old. hope your vintage journey has brought you heaps of joy in the meantime!

[@Bluebelle51]

@@azrani2023 I just started trying to hand sew my first corset! (Complete with detail embroidery) It's the last step to fully becoming the Edwardian Hobbit librarian I've always wanted to be

[@sheLU05]

The book cover for “How did I end up in the candle isle” was awesome 😂😂😂 Definitely looks like a bestseller

[@Schnurpsy79]

Laughed so hard on that book cover. 😄

[@azrani2023]

I would buy this :D

[@dianatorok8871]

Yess coming through with the content! Also don't apologize for ''weird'' videos..vintage is inherently weird sometimes (in fact life is inherently weird sometimes)

[@CosmicTeaLatte]

*cries in short hair*

[@talosheeg]

Cries in thick medium hair!! Hait extensions are a gift from God

[@CosmicTeaLatte]

@@talosheeg I wish I had the patience for extensions oof

[@lauratoune]

Cries in pixie cut 😭

[@philinaweddington4077]

Living in S Florida, I would be smothered in long hair and adore my pixie 🧚‍♀️. I do appreciate all my long haired beauties. You ladies can rock it for me. Lol

[@cris_ad]

hahahaha that was great

[@dianatorok8871]

It might be easier if you just got straight up tights (you could also find red ones to match your hair) to do it so it won't be to short on material. And then you could do a bigger circle and maybe pin it lower on your head as you wanted. But it already looks gorgeous! And I think the full of dry shampoo texture adds to the edwardian vibe. I dress modern-ish but I am tempted to try it :)

[@enialb]

Diána Török I was thinking the same thing! Or more specifically, that you could use reject tights with holes or whatever in they’re. Two birds, one Victorian hair style!

[@maureenfitzgerald1895]

Diana - I agree. using actual pantyhose or tights would be so much easier than knee hi's! You'd have a leg length's worth of hose to play with, and play with different lengths for different effects. This was a fun video, loved it

[@TheLadyWindemere]

If you still want to use hosiery, try a single thigh high, and only fill it halfway, then twist and wrap it back on itself. The rubber edge will give a good base for pinning it down, too. Did it to make very quick Elizabethan bum roll or two.

[@TheThriftedApothecary]

I completely abandoned the video I was watching to watch this and I don’t regret it at all

[@berkleypearl2363]

I need to make one of these. Edwardian hair is so much easier this way. I have hair down to my butt so I can tease it into shape. However that takes way too much effort and doesn’t always turn out very good. This looks much faster and doesn’t involve completely destroying what thin bodiless hair I have

[@tjpeterson17]

Love it! Random idea that I literally thought of while watching this, take 2-3 hair bun donuts and cut them open and sew the end together... I think it would already give you the size around that you'd need and then you just make it the length you want it and tada!

[@saraream133]

Tessa Jeane Hall I have seen the donuts that have a snap closure; perhaps 2 or 3 snapped together would work?

[@PaigeLHowson]

YELLS LOUDLY* I WAS THE SOMEONE WHO SENT THE VIDEO!! Ok I’ll calm down now! 🤣🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@rachelmaksy]

Hehehe YEEEEY! thank you for the idea!!!! ❤️❤️

[@mamasitaturtle7599]

Thank you page this was a great idea

[@miriamhavard7621]

👍😊 Good onya!!!! 💕

[@blueblueberry4973]

Thank you Paige!! I’ll definitely be trying this!

[@pay1370]

I am living for the lacy wings that blouse gives you ❤

[@PumpkinBecki]

I remember watching "A Room with a View" with my mother, and commenting that Helena Bonham Carter's hair looked too over the top. My mother told me that her grandmother wore hers even bigger! Don't be afraid to go big @Rachel Maksy xx

[@LadyDragonbane]

On a positive note you have a good base for an 18th century style

[@sammyranyx6710]

19th/20th, love

[@stevengillespie8629]

I don't know why, but red-hair up-dos slay me. Probably started with Megan Follows and just got worse. Gibson Girls forever! Well done, again.

[@enialb]

Side note I’m actually really into this filming setup? I know the lighting Might be difficult but I love it

[@urmilaramaa3152]

Please do more Edwardian / Victorian content! I really like that aspect of vintage fashion along with your regular style !

[@LadySkippy]

I love your couch you are sitting on in this video. The vintage details are so beautiful. Definitely far more charming then modern sofas often look.

[@nif4204]

Recently your videos have been the ones I look forward to the most. You never fail to make me laugh and I love your content !

[@FleurishOklahoma]

Rachel! You need merch..... You are such a great designer, we need Frodo shirts and totes and Rachel/vintage inspired goodness.

[@MizCourtneyN]

You look like one of those heroines from a 1980s historical romance book cover with that hair and outfit 🥰🥰

[@kaitlynroberts5027]

Love your outfit with the flowy sleeved blouse! It's so cute!

[@aurorapapillon4883]

I heard that rats were originally made by matting your loose hair from your hair brush and that you'd matt it into a shape and the size you desire, plus it matches you hair colour exactly and is free! I'd still recommend stuffing the hair in pantry hose so there's zero risk of it tangling with your attached hair

[@cheryls8987]

I've made one before for theater. Get thigh-high stockings to have more length to work with. Get fray check from sewing department to use just below where to cut the excess, if you want to reduce bulk. A tip on stuffing, get a standard pillow from Walmart. The cost is usually less than $3, and has the same type and amount of stuffing you'd get in the craft aisle for almost 3 times that amount.

[@MirandaMilner]

I’ve been wanting a hair rat, but being the mondo cheepo that I am, I don’t want to buy one. 😂 I’ve been thinking of making one, so thanks for the inspiration, I think I’ll get on that...

[@annafantasia]

You can do it old school and collect your own hair for the stuffing! Takes a while though heehee

[@beckyanderson988]

@@annafantasia i shed like a dog and brush my hair 3 times a day at minimum so it never takes long for me also u can do yarn or cloth clipings and what also is good is old socks .

[@ghostiegangart]

Did anyone else actually really like the new setting? The lighting and the sofa in particular just made it feel so idyllic and serene

[@cassandrapaquin2046]

This was terrific! I needed a good giggle! My teen son thought I’d lost it!! Very well done. Try using full tights, clip one leg off and fill til the right circumference. Also, you can spray strong hold hairspray lightly from 6 or so inches from the base of sections, let dry, then tease. I’ve been doing the Edwardian front pouf for years (ok, so I’m older than dirt) and have never used rats. But this was terrific!!

[@LexieLouLou]

As someone who can barely manage a ponytail, I'm always VERY impressed with your hairstyles

[@shadowfadejr.2522]

I just, freaking love you. It’s as simple as that lol. 😂 I love your personality, I love how funny you are, I love your edits, I love your bloopers, I love how down to earth and sweet you are, I live your content, just, I love everything lol! Thank you for your videos!!

[@dittoroxursox1o1]

This blouse is to die for, your outfit is so pretty. Maybe looser bangs in the front would help with the look because in some of the Gibson pictures they have all kinds of folds happening in the front and you could like tease a bit of the back for shape? Also I would be interested in seeing if you could dye the rat more of a red color with henna or tea so that you could have our hair a bit looser without worrying about it showing.

[@buggoeth7225]

i got so excited i thought you were going to make a traditional hair rat with your own hair but im actually thankful you didn't

[@valerioliva9872]

I love how it turned out. Big hair is my absolute favorite.

[@heatheranne3103]

Totally cute hair look! I tried it with fishnets (cuz holes...) and rolled up batting. worked like a charm. Thanks for the inspo as always 😊

[@wendyhankin4289]

I love your outfit. I sniggered along with you during the "stuffing". Great video xx

[@laurawestenra]

Maybe pull the hair of your crown through the rat and knot it. Then roll ( like a victory roll or pin curl) or arrange the hair in front and back around the rat and pin it. Then let out the crown knot and arrange it in a bun or romantic curls/loops/rolls to cover whatever it left. pull out strands, loosen etc.

[@mellimoon77]

Not going to lie, I really did laugh at you stuffing that... And I don't care what your 'ensemble' is lady, because you look MIGHTY FINE! Think I need to go buy myself some more waistcoats....

[@Lunababy9986]

This entire video is glorious. So many laughs. Thank you, though, for teaching me this because I can promise that this is the only way my hair will ever achieve Edwardian-era volume.

[@tjreyer7281]

Thanks so much for the wonderful video. I had an idea on your next attempt, try getting full length or thigh high pantyhose and when you get it stuffed, tr tying some ribbon (or yarn or string) in an open crosshatch type pattern (like the medieval “headpieces” they sell with modern costumes?, or bridesmaid wreath type headpieces? If that makes any sense whatsoever lol) to slim it down, cut off the excess and sew the ends together. I am definitely going to give it a try when I make one for myself! I usually wear my hair in a bun nearly everyday (my hair is waist length and it’s really the easiest style I can actually accomplish with it). I have racked my brain trying to figure out how to transform it into a Gibson girl style without teasing my hair, (and never had any luck), so Thanks for sharing this! I have thoroughly enjoyed discovering your channel! You are an amazing and unique person, and thank you again! ❤️

[@CaptJackPal]

After watching this Im gonna have to try it. I never knew they had something hidden in their hair when they did this hairstyle

[@millasart7664]

I love that I've been watching your videos and the algorithm keep recommending videos that I even didn't know existed 😍

[@lorieharris2776]

A good alternative to that word you dislike is "nylons".

[@swankelly]

These types of bun styles are so much cuter than the tight bun look imo.

[@pamelapiller3002]

Love the blouse! Your so crafty, I bought a small one! Now I want to make a larger one! It looks great! Even the back!

[@Esther-1914]

I always wondered how to do this hairstyle -- so I'm definitely going to try making this hair rat. It's the answer to my hair problem. Thanks, Rachel!💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@Batmary21]

I like the new setting.

[@yvonnetracey8381]

Walking in the forest reading a book ( OMG) I love you Rachel

[@sacredruintherapeuticmassa6795]

If you use a larger hair donut to tilt it down it will help. Also if you use a regular bun maker donut for the bun it will give you the nice full neat bun.

[@schmirieneele9183]

instead of pantyhose you could use something called "Schlauchverband" in german. Its kind of a tubular bandage that you can get from the farmacy here. There are diverent sizes (for your leg, arm or finger etc...) and its kind of a "never ending tube" that you can cut to the length you need.

[@vikki4now]

The puppy dog part is so hilarious.

[@BuffytheRealSlayer]

That hair style reminds me of Anne in the Anne of Avonlea timeframe. ❤

[@Prsleddogs]

Girl that lace shirt through. adorable!!

[@The3GMom]

You look like how Anne ( with an e) of Green Gables looks in my head. Charming and fun

[@TeenDream888]

I was half hoping you'd stuff it with hair you've been collecting off your hairbrush, but I can see why you'd want packaged stuffing instead. this has inspired me to actually start my own hair rat so off I pop! I love these laid back videos, it's like you're in my living room for a spot of tea and it's marvelous.

[@HaHaHaLMFAOtv]

Your hair turned up real nice 😉 and that blouse! 😍😍😍

[@sarahdani]

This video honestly made me laugh so hard and it was very needed! I thought your outfit fit really nicely with your hair, actually!

[@tillytallyyy]

I LOVEEEEE these buns so much. I love them and now I need to make this for my self immediately to make them easier to achieve. I never even though of putting a rat underneath to make it puff more. It’s genius. Thanks Rachel!

[@94beans]

I really like the setting for this video, it felt more cozy.

[@rachelmaksy]

Thank you! I'd love to do more videos out there, I hate how dark my living room is 😭 but I haven't been able to cuz it gets so cold out there 😂

[@maiasmith3996]

Your outfit is TOO DARN PRETTY!

[@MissRedheadRapunzel]

Just use the second stocking to make it longer and tie it off where you want it and sew the ends together

[@bethferguson6850]

I love videos like this as it’s both a mini history lesson annnnd a way to save money when trying to achieve a vintage look!

[@22mendonca]

Looks really effective chica! Always a joy! Xxx

[@Samanthasnow]

Fill the second one and sew them together. You can cut the second one down to make it the size of your head.

[@rachelmaksy]

Not sure why I didn't think of that while filming 😂😂

[@reluctantvKat37]

Anne of Green gables!!!! 😁 Yayyyyyyyyyyyy!!! You look so cute, I wish my hair would do that.

[@rockyrae21]

Tender head for life so I totally understand!

[@angelicagrills7123]

First, I loved the video. I was wondering if to make the circle bigger you can use 2 packages of knee highs, stuff each sock of a a pair, and line both with the the second pair and sew them to stuffed pieces to make a bigger circle. I second option you could see if buying a larger size of knee highs for could work. Or lastly buy full pantyhose and have two full legs to work with. HAHA. Either way I loved the idea and kind of want to try it myself.

[@margot3449]

I love your hair so much at this point it's a distinct character in yout videos djsjskvdsj but this hairstyle looked really good from the front! hopefully you'll be able to walk around in proudly done victorian hair soon 😌😌😌

[@judisnyder4868]

The color of your hair is beautiful!

[@anischreiber5428]

This is the Captain Janeway content I've always wanted

[@LadySkippy]

You ending up in the candle aisle is literally how I always shop. Just wandering around random aisles that have nothing to do with what I’m actually there for.

[@RaphaelleLD]

that blouse is DREAMY 😍

[@amandamfds]

I am in love with your channel, Rachel. That's all I can say! Soon enough you will get to one million subscribers (and then more). I am a new subscriber myself and now I am binging all your content! You are funny, sweet and talented... Don't ever stop being you! :)

[@ashleylangdon5101]

This was great! Maybe try it with thigh high stockings for a longer circle roll thing. Now I want one! Definitely going to try it!

[@queenofheartslandofjoy8068]

When I was young ( I'm not old), my hair was really curly. It had a lot of body a was full. I could brush my hair like you did and bring all the hair up towards the sky and then let it poof like a gibson girl all by itself no need for a rat. The way you made your rat is great and its ok. You don't want to have the poof be to far down it won't look natural. Let more hair down if you want the poof to be on the back of your head. Smashing.

[@annys8517]

i love the edwardian videos. it is definitely one of my favorite time period/fashions that i’ve seen on your channel. and it suits you really well, you look beautiful with the hairstyle

[@ClockworkFaery]

Fastest click ever! English Heritage’s Mrs Crocombe will have to wait. 😁❤️

[@SwitchelSweets]

ClockworkFaery you’re gonna catch some serious sass showing up late for Mrs Crocombe xD

[@angryspaceboi3318]

i actually really love your outfit its kinda goth and with the Edwardian hair it kinda gives off a little bit of vampire vibes

[@StephanieMRM]

stuff both stockings and sew the open ends together to make one big stocking worm and then sew the toes together for a circle!

[@bery33]

what a better way to deal with a day post nightshift then a new video of Miss Rachel Maksy!

[@Animei9]

I think it looks fabulous. I can't wait to try it

[@sarahspooks4802]

I just re watched your other video this morning. I guess spring brings out the Gibson girl in all of us❤

[@moribundmurdoch]

This hairdo is like +aZillion for you! Maximal pretty -- jealous I am!

[@tashinagraves791]

I'm totally going to make a hair rat soon, I love Gibson Girl style

[@juniper-moss]

It looks pretty good! Kinda thinking if I could make this work with half of my head shaved... To the dresser! Find some stockings! I hope you're well and have a great weekend ❤

[@Moikyuu]

love that white top! it's adorable!

[@HauntinglyAsh]

listen i just stumbled upon this channel and immediately just want to be your friend. you have like..the best personality. subbed of course!

[@graealmendarez7722]

I thought you were going to sing the Cruella DeVille when you sang "quality content". 😂😂😂

[@rachelmaksy]

Hahahaha Yeeeeees

[@m.c.c.4107]

Me too

[@vikkilooper4075]

I love your videos and adore your sense of humor!!

[@sodapop6603]

Can I make a suggestion (with no experience to back it up lol!), maybe if you got a small foam noodle and made it the right length first, and then covered that in fluff before putting it in a panty hose, maybe it would have more structure and you’d be able to make it the right length to go completely around the back. That’s just an idea! Love the video, love your style, I’m always a big fan- keep creating!

[@DelphiaStrickland]

Suggestions: make the rat a larger circumference; tease your hair around the rat; and lightly pull hair away from the rat until you have the volume. Gibson Girl and Edwardian hair was exaggerated . Good start!

[@BlueEyedDemonWoman]

I made one once like your but with tea dyed lace over it for ease of pinning...Kept in one long piece and pinned it just over ears and dropped in the back ...for the front I just grabbed a hand full of hair twisted then pushed it forward to poof and pinned or used barrette ...then to wrap the rat I began at one side and wrapped it up and over the rat and pushed it in and pinned...good luck

[@SunnyThePirate]

I spit my freaking drink at 2:30 ! Damn it Rachel, coming at me with my kind of humor!! 😂😂

[@jesseewikk3665]

That lace top is amazing

[@laurawestenra]

I actually did this a few weeks ago! My Grandma told me how to do it . :)

[@NicholleOfHearts]

Laura Westenra well do tell! We need your grandmas wisdom

[@jankoraven]

I used to have VERY long hair, but I've loved having a pixie cut for about 4 years. But these videos are making me wish I could grow it out again! (But if I could skip that awful inbetween part)

[@DuckyDappy]

The shape you achieved inspires me so much, I want to try this for my 18th century looks!