Victorian Hairdressing - Reproducing 3 Authentic 1800's Hairstyles

[@kirstenpaff8946]

It's oddly comforting to know that historical hairstyles used a ton of fake hair. It makes me feel better about my thin hair knowing that women in the past did not somehow have genetically superior hair.

[@silvousplaits]

Same. It's also freeing in a way cuz it gives me license to use more hair and get more creative with shapes. I've started making my own hair rats with brush hair wrapped up in hair nets.

[@TheRedkdawg]

You can’t do these hairstyles without pieces and/or extensions. They openly advertised wigs, etc in the family magazines

[@darianrose2195]

THIS. My hair has good lift at the root and holds a curl for days, but is naturally very straight and isn't the thickest head of hair, and my younger self would stare at paintings in envy.

[@magiv4205]

THIS 1000000x

[@FreebooterFox]

Some things never change, lol. Wigs and extensions are still worn by the all the wealthy and celebrities.

[@silvousplaits]

I just want to say that it's been more than two weeks now, and I'm disappointed no one's commented on my "professional hair hunters combed through the countryside" joke. I worked hard on that one.

[@ambds1975]

I giggled.

[@ErinMcBea]

I love this! Please consider doing some other mid-victorian hairstyles (Civil war 1855-65). I'm a reenactor that needs some hair help!

[@RedDesertRoz]

haha just watching this video for the first time, a fine pun indeed :D

[@erinb4237]

Where did you go?

[@Eo-bo6sf]

@@ErinMcBea Yes!! I still haven’t figured out what to do for 1856

[@Hikarahime]

“Tease the crap out of them” actually made me laugh.

[@briarpelt2333]

I have been using my hair pins all wrong... thank you for showing that, it makes them so much more effective! (I use pins like that because they are the only ones that will actually hold my hair, for some reason)

[@Ravenesque]

Hey Shannon I wanted to you know that its obvious how much effort and work you put into these videos, and that I as a viewer really appreciate all that you do for our head-fur I'm still trying to learn how to french plait myself lol Thank you have a good 'un

[@silvousplaits]

aww thank you! lol head-fur is awesome.

[@lilscrappybeats2313]

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[@ThreeCatsInTheWindow]

3 years ago I had many of my belongings stolen from me during an eviction. upsetting as so many of them held dear memories. one of these stolen items, I had been given by my mother, was called a hair keeper. this item was from the Victorian times and exactly like you're explaining in the video, for keeping extra hair. it was a ceramic shaped 'bowl' appearing item. it was roughly 8" by 4" and came up about 2". the lid for the oval dish had a circular opening in the too middle which was roughly 2" in diameter. after a women brushed her hair, the hair left in the brush was taken and stuffed into this opening to keep. hence, hair keeper as named. the dish was scalloped around the top and painted both lid and bowl dish with dainty yellow flowers of the day. it was something the 'average' woman of the day would own. not a wealthly woman's item. so sweet it was. oh well, at least I have the memory. the thieves however probably didn't have a clue what it was for. at least that gives me a laugh. I so enjoy your videos and think it's wonderful that you are so interested in hairstyles of years gone by and so delightful that you share them with us. love and blessings to you. ❤

[@silvousplaits]

I'm so sorry that happened to you! Especially something with so much sentimental value too. You just inspired me though to look online for these, and I found several antique hair receivers listed on ebay. I may buy one now!

[@ThreeCatsInTheWindow]

Silvousplaits thank you for caring. have to just get over this is all. I do still have the memories which is important! I'm so Happy that you're thinking of getting one. it would just be so perfect for you!

[@slartsbarts]

My grandmother had one of those bowls, too. I honestly don't know if my mother has it or if it's been lost to time.

[@zuzuspetals9281]

@@ThreeCatsInTheWindow I have one that was my grandmother's along with her comb and brush set that went with it. I also have a hat pin cushion made of a lady's hair I got at an antique shop years ago. I cherish them also. I'm sorry you had yours stolen from you. People don't realize they are taking memories.

[@Em_Elizabeth]

My boyfriend and I are attending a dance as a Victorian couple. These tutorials are great inspiration!

[@tamaralesnik7017]

It is so nice to see a polish book in your video, being from Poland myself :3

[@luthersteaching5228]

I enjoyed your elegant hair tutorial! When I was a little girl in the late 1950’s, my mother used to cut my extremely heavy, shiny, auburn hair into a “pixie” cut. I hated it so much that as soon as I could put my foot down and refuse to cut it, I let it grow. From middle school through my 20’s I had hair that reached below my waist and it was extremely thick, shiny and luxurious. I often wish that I had just let it keep growing to the floor because my hair keeps growing and growing. Now at 68, alas I will never know what lengths my hair could have grown to. 👩🏻‍🦰 Thank you for your very interesting video! 🤗

[@emparra6866]

As a big fan of the older hairstyles, I love this video! It's going to be quite helpful in my own styling for every day. I may not be an 1880's high-society lady, but even elements of these styles can add a bit of fun to a regular work-day 'do! That said, I can't wait to see the next tutorial!

[@elealehsherrod8571]

That last one is just the 1800s version of a messy bun, simple, easy, and cute. Love it

[@Taylor-wt9zv]

Could you do female horse back riding hairstyles thank you! That hair hunter COMBED through the countryside lol I like your puns

[@magnoliasystem]

I love your videos! I love braiding my hair so please never stop. Especially with those wonderful alt-uni hairstyles. You’re amazing

[@marywilhelm2067]

Always so impressed by your work! Your commitment to being historically accurate and creating something beautiful is fantastic.

[@warriormaiden9829]

Lol, I knew there was a reason I wanted to visit the Victorian era... I could finally put my frizzy curls/waves to good use! XD Edit: Would you be willing to do some of the riding hairstyles from the same era, complete with hats and possibly veils? :)

[@Persephonemybff]

OMG yes!!!!!!

[@sarahjuntunen5884]

That would be really cool!

[@YiPeaches]

Dude, that would be perfect.

[@Azalea_rose]

Same

[@heatherg1949]

over the years i've looked up many historical hairstyles to do with my long hair, and i like these three better than most i've found anywhere (AND now i know how to do them as well 🙂) it also provides an answer to a hairstyle i loved but could never figure out how it was done. having separate hair would make sense i love this quality tutorial far better the "easy" gimmicky ones. Thanks!

[@efiwitch6417]

It's just AMAZING! I learned so much about hair in 1800's! I'm going to try the last hairstyle DEFINATELY! I love them all!!!

[@barefootbelle1355]

Supremely helpful! Definitely will be using these styles to upgrade my hair in my role as an 1870s re-enactor for 4th grade students on field trips at our old "rancho" museum in Southern California. Over the years I've watched numerous videos, studied old fashion plates, and read many articles and your suggestions, "Silvousplaits", stand out as three of the best, achievable, and most authentic. You're a a great teacher and an engaging videographer. Thanks for doing all the homework for us and making it easy.

[@AwakingOceanborn]

Taking away all the extra volume that the extensions and teasing give it, the first hair style looks lovely for everyday, I’ll try it when my hair is longer.

[@OctJean]

Is there any way you could do some “average woman” hairstyles from the Victorian era? It is my absolute FAVORITE time period but I just love that day to day life kind of stuff and those elaborate hairstyles were mostly worn by the well off. There are TONS of styles between what you are showing here and a simple bun or braid lol I’d LOVE to see those!

[@cobden28whittehnam7]

I imagine the hairstyles featured here were those worn by ladies with lots of time on their hands and maids to attend to their hair on a daily basis. What about everyday styles, as worn by the average woman of the working classes; I don't suppose they had the time for elaborate hairdo's.

[@inesfurtado9717]

@@cobden28whittehnam7 usually a low bun with slightly lose sides

[@Gayporn696]

If your looking for a how to braid totorial, your at the wrong time period.

[@tamaramorton8812]

Your hair is so pretty. I love the color. Thanks for uploading this. I enjoyed watching.

[@orjannyfer]

Thanks a lot Shannon! Before I stumbled onto your videos I had been very upset with my long hairs and had thought of cutting or making dreads. Now I can't stop experimenting :3 And your historical videos are cool too!

[@amandamacintosh7787]

I would totally watch a part 2

[@HoNeyBr0wn]

This video is pretty much everything I needed! ❤

[@andrea178]

I loved this video! The Victorian period is my favorite when it comes to hair. Thank you so much for this tutorial 😍

[@catbaril9072]

I would REALLY like a serie with hairstyles using only hair sticks, strings, combs and such instead of the modern pins and elastics. I don't use elastics and I barely ever use pins, I try to avoid them, and those alternatives are way better in many cases (Not gonna lie, they have cons too-nothing is perfect). Anyway, that would be interesting and how cool does it sound to go to an evening and not spend a week pulling bobby pins out of your hair?

[@akechijubeimitsuhide]

Janet Stephens has some examples of (mostly Roman) hairstyles where she uses sewing, and I can confirm it's very comfortable, unlike bobby pins. When you want to take it down, you just carefully cut the thread and pull it out.

[@catbaril9072]

@@akechijubeimitsuhide Yes! I know her, seen all the videos multiple times hehe. GREAT channel

[@catbaril9072]

@@caitlinhanson8631 Oh! I'm having a look right now and it looks really great! For sure, my type of accessories. thanks!

[@fictionalhuman]

Great tutorials! I love seeing how they used to style hair, and I can actually replicate these with my naturally curly hair!

[@RedDesertRoz]

Honestly, for those like me with outrageously thick hair, there's no way I need to add any fake hair to do these styles. It's so weird to me that women envy such thick hair, because for the everyday care and getting it out of the way for practicality, it's hard work that I just don't have time for. Every time I've been to a new hairdresser, they can't get over how thick my hair is, often calling the other hairdressers over, saying things like, "You have just got to see how thick this woman's hair is". Yah, yah, thanks, I know, right! It's crazy! Please don't wish for super thick hair, ladies! Your hair is gorgeous as it is.

[@RedDesertRoz]

Glad to hear it's growing back xx I have always been a little envious of women with thin hair, so there you go ha, we are funny creatures :)

[@Radhaun]

That last hair style is definitely my favorite of the lot!

[@Becca-cs5cb]

These are a little outside of my range (I do 1860s reenacting) but I love them anyway!! I’ve been blessed with a lot of hair so these styles suit me

[@shippingwxrld3830]

In school we are doing the drama 'The Crucible' about the witch hunt in Salem about 1690. I'm in charge of hair and make-up and would like to know if you could do a video about hairstyles of this period of time. (I'm sorry about my weird English, it isn't my first language)

[@gerdaturul5988]

yes, that would be awesome !

[@anneclinton2928]

That's a period where theatre hair is very easy, because women would have covered their hair with caps essentially all the time - it was partly modesty, and partly practicality, since covered hair doesn't need to be washed as frequently. You can have everyone do a simple bun and then wear caps over it! The caps (also called coifs) are fairly easy to make; depending on your level of interest in historical fidelity, you could also use mob caps (these have a little frill and become common a bit later than your period, but they're easier to find patterns for).

[@shippingwxrld3830]

@@anneclinton2928 Thank you so much

[@shippingwxrld3830]

@@Manakuuchiha It's a german school and we speak german, also we are performing in german. Our literature teacher is also teaching english so he's interested in american culture. I think the reason, that we chose this drama is because of our large number of acting students (21) suiting the play very well. In our town there's quite an interesting history in witch trials too as a tower where witches were tortured is one of our sights. Somebody stood up for the 'witches' and against the church, saving many young girls. Our school is named after him so the theme is quite fitting for our particular school too.

[@jillians9847]

Shippingwxrld :3 There's nothing wrong with how you talk. You don't sound foreign and if you did sound foreign, only a very rude person would hold it against you.

[@celine5572]

I have loads of the pins used for the first hair style cause it’s the exact same one ballerinas use for their ballet buns!!

[@courtneysmith9807]

7:18 is a MOOD

[@lunarmartian3840]

I love how you put all the research into it. You are my favourite hair youtuber.

[@KraftyKreator]

It's fascinating to see how easy some of these complicated looking hairstyles actually are.

[@vintagelyzzie]

Very interesting and well researched. I had never seen those combs where they would twist and braid hair thru it, very neat. Beautiful hairstyles! I love the Victorian elaborate updos. If they couldn't afford hair pieces they would sometimes make cloth hair rats and roll their own hair around it to get the larger volume styles.

[@Saknika]

LOOOOOOOOOOOVE your historical looks. These are amazing! ♥

[@sarahjuntunen5884]

I love your channel, you are so talented!

[@wandametcalf9162]

Fun to see how styles were created in the past. How informative! Quick add on: this is was at too much work for me! I don't have patience enough for extensions.

[@andrea178]

Do you think you could maybe do some Downton Abbey Styles? Especially some of Lady Mary’s or Cora’s hair in the first season? I’m obsessed with the show

[@silvousplaits]

I have a video posted a couple years ago on Mary's wedding style

[@katheriner10]

There's a great Lady Sybil style on another channel as well - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWGbp2eteqysj9E Would highly recommend!

[@friederikemasuhr5687]

Nice a few hairstyles for curly hair, i am soo going to try these next wash day! Great video. :)

[@LadySkippy]

So gorgeous !

[@LeesaGio]

Such beautiful work! I am inspired to do some new up do's thanks to your videos. Thank you!!! PS You are so very beautiful!!! There is no style you could not wear with your classic beauty. Peace and love

[@Raxx777]

loved this- some great ideas for Steampunk cosplay, too

[@narcilucaci5928]

Your hair is so shiny and beautiful 😍

[@moonlightwolf]

Could you do a princess sissi hair tutorial?

[@JulieWhooly091]

*empress

[@frostwindalchemist5215]

"st petersburg... paris" me, a theater geek: aNasTasiA

[@agustinamei6691]

I love this channel!!

[@Virvada]

You should do some hairstyles from Frontier! Lots of women with long hair done into cool styles there! I enjoyed this video immensely, thank you for all your effort!

[@yadiradominguez3598]

Can you do a video on early Victorian hair

[@eirene8103]

Ooh I love this! I've also just watched BBC Atlantis so if you ever wanna do styles from it, I am here for it

[@augustalong328]

Such beauty

[@Heidiblackrose84]

I’ve just got your book and it’s awesome

[@Marleshalyles]

Such beautiful hairstyles I love your channel! I have thick curly hair so the hairstyle look different but still work. If any of you guys with curly hair feel you can’t do theses hair you can It just would be different with lot of bobby-pins haha.

[@ErinMcBea]

I love this! Please consider doing some other mid-victorian hairstyles (Civil war 1855-65). I'm a reenactor that needs some hair help!

[@gallemese]

I love your hair color. I think you are a very special beauty!

[@tracypfau3896]

Can you please post links on where you got your hair pieces or extensions. They match perfectly! Well done!

[@gpeters1667]

Do 40s-50s hair styles

[@redheadrapunzel6088]

I absolutely loved these!

[@philomel6741]

I'm waiting for updated Vikings hairstyles ♥

[@unfabgirl]

Yay! A new video! And on one of my favorite time periods! Thank you! I don't suppose you would be willing to show turn of the century hairstyles in a historical hair video, would you? (Please?)

[@YiPeaches]

Hurrah, I asked for this! Thank you!

[@lottieisfaraway]

Have you seen the recent 'picnic at hanging rock'? It is brilliant but also the hair is amazing. Especially Hester. Would be lovely to see someone of your talents recreate some of the styles

[@lettuceleaf99]

This is so helpful! Thank you so much for uploading. I'm definitely using one of these for an upcoming show

[@gilreznik9388]

Beautiful!! Will you ever do 18th. Century hair?

[@katerinalinville]

Aw YEAH she’s back

[@luluewhite]

I love your videos! I write comics set in this time period and this particular video is excellent inspiration

[@kenziejane7997]

This was really nice and informative !

[@starbug345]

Ngl these styles are very pretty

[@Eo-bo6sf]

Could you do a tutorial on early-Victorian hairstyles?

[@brigideverson2229]

I just discovered your channel! Love it! Would you please consider doing an Edwardian/ww1 era hair tutorial video?

[@thelastminmom5251]

Man, amazing job. I could never do this like you do. Jealous!

[@solitairesmith3553]

Beautiful!

[@emcustard]

Trying to get inspiration for Halloween this year. Sadly, my hair is two-toned and doesn't match any extensions I could buy

[@skyepreston9759]

Please do hairstyles from the show Versailles 💕💕💕

[@lacey9685]

Could you do Brianna's updo from Season 4 of Outlander? really want to learn how to do that one!

[@silvousplaits]

Hold on a couple more days for that one ;)

[@dawnmichelle4403]

You are such a beautiful girl and I love your hair! Thank you for making these awesome tutorial videos.

[@ilovemesomechickenbutimave7052]

More videos please

[@hipsterypunkery]

Wonderful video! I love the historical hair! Is there a "best practice" for using heat protectant? Like, "should" you spray each individual section vs spraying your whole head at once, or let it dry vs apply heat while it's wet...? Maybe none of it matters, but I know you sometimes read up on hair science. I can't find a straight answer! (So again...maybe it doesn't matter...lol!)

[@silvousplaits]

A couple recommendations would be use an alcohol-based as opposed to water-based product, and let it dry (except not applicable when blow drying hair). The reason is that the short chain alcohols evaporate from the hair faster than water. Under high heat, liquid in the cortex of the hair strand will vaporize and burst out, which damages the structural integrity.

[@hipsterypunkery]

Very interesting...thank you!

[@orionova]

I have a set of curlers that are long plastic 'U's that you wrap strands around. I bought them in the 90s and they work well. I've never seen them since so I don't know if they are still made.

[@Eo-bo6sf]

These remind me of Madame Giry from the 2004 version of The Phantom of the Opera (aka THE best fictional character of all time!!)

[@khali122]

Instant like. Love this subject.

[@lizzynarnia9520]

The hair selling section reminds me of Jo from Little Women!

[@luu_ny7716]

I would love to see some 1912/Rose from Titanic hairstyles, especially with your pretty red hair!

[@Marie-tw4ui]

Can we achieve these hair dressing without extensions?

[@Grams0ren]

I feel ancient the kind of pins i use are that!! 😢

[@HosCreates]

dont feel ancient , consider yourself instead to have good taste in pins that work!

[@LaurenPruittMusic]

1:48 *fantine flashbacks*

[@Timetraveler1111MN]

Oh wow that’s a lot of extensions to add in. I don’t have any. But I maybe start adding some in. What brands are good. My hair color is comes a bit darker than yours.

[@ThatEllenGirl]

I love this! How long are the extensions you’re using in this tutorial? Are they their “classic” clip ins?

[@aurorapapillon4883]

So goregous! I would love to see more Victorian hairstyles without extensions, as a redhead I find it difficult to get extensions that match close enough to my specific shade so the last one not requiring them has me giddy!

[@gperal7004]

I’m too broke and I’m in the nutcracker and have to go to school in it so YeEt

[@Kimpossi72]

Can you do the first hairstyle without the hair extensions?

[@paulinaaylak-p1925]

OMG this old articles in this video are in my native language! ❤️

[@silvousplaits]

I linked to the source of those pictures in the description box, there's a lot more where they came from along with long fashion/hair descriptions in Polish :)

[@leone268]

The last one reminds me of Claire Fraser from outlander it’s so pretty!!!

[@silvousplaits]

Gonna make a video for her soon!

[@leone268]

OMG YAY!!!!!

[@emacwakeup]

So pretty

[@lunayueliang]

Hi!!! Love your channel. I just discovered a Chinese series on Netflix called Eternal Love, the braids and hairstyles are amazing, maybe you can help us figuring out how to make some of them??

[@beagleissleeping5359]

Thanks for the info about inserting the hair pins! Now I won't have their ends sticking out all over my bun anymore.😁

[@micaelviniciusliraprado4147]

Beautiful

[@RavenSutcliffe]

I have thick, past-hip-length hair. Could I do the rope updo without extensions?

[@kharagillock8467]

Can you do it with short hair?

[@mikaelahhernandez9994]

Can you make a video on how to do aethelflaeds hairstyle on episode 3 season 3 of the last kingdom ❤️❤️❤️