Early Victorian Hairstyle Practice

In the early Victorian period the most common hairstyles were tied in a high or mid bun at the back, either with short jaw length curls framing the face, or a plait on either side looping round the ear. I gave both of these a try.

CURLY FRONT HAIRSTYLE -
1. Start by brushing through the hair
2. Using your tail comb, centre part the hair
3. Using your comb again, section off the front section of the hair in front of the ears.
4. Pin this hair away for now
5. Take the rest of the loose hair, and brush into a mid ponytail
6. Twist the ponytail round on itself to form a bun shape, then pin into place
7. Using a small barrel curling iron, curl the front section of the hair

Overall I was pleased for a first attempt,  but I think next time I practice this style I will section the front slightly further forward, as I think that the style looks almost bob like as too much hair is loose at the front. I would also like to try the style with an even smaller curling iron.

LOOPED PLAIT STYLE - 
1. Start by brushing through the hair
2. Using your tail comb, centre part the hair
3. Using your comb again, section off the front section of the hair in front of the ears.
4. Pin this hair away for now
5. Take the rest of the loose hair, and brush into a mid ponytail
6. Twist the ponytail round on itself to form a bun shape, then pin into place
7. Take down one of the front sections of hair and plait
8. Pin the plait so it loops over the ear, hanging around Jaw length and pin in place
9. Repeat on the other side

If attempting this style again I would make sure to leave slightly more hair free at the front creating a thicker looking plait to ensure there is enough weight around the jaw in the style