Early 19th century hairstyles

**Medvssa** · July 2nd, 2008, 02:09 AM

I thought many of you might like this (very picture heavy!) LJ post, with many portraits from 1800 to 1830, with many great hairstyles. I hope it inspires some people to try

Enjoy!

http://community.livejournal.com/lam...ree/64107.html

ETA:

late eighteenth century hair part two 1780-1799 (2 of 2?)

late 18th century hair - part two 1780-1799

late 18th century hair - part one 1750-1779

Early 18th century hairdos 1700-1749

late 17th century hair 1652-1658

early 17th century hair 1605-1640

**toodramatik** · July 2nd, 2008, 02:18 AM

I wonder how bad their hair smelt

**Medvssa** · July 2nd, 2008, 02:19 AM

Eh, why?

**toodramatik** · July 2nd, 2008, 02:20 AM

Well, I'd think they'd keep those hairstyles for days on end. In hot weather. =o

**Medvssa** · July 2nd, 2008, 02:22 AM

I don't see how those hairstyles would sustain a night's sleep, no matter how carefully they slept. All these portraits are of high society people (they could afford a portrait by Ingres after all...) who had a host of servants to make their 'do everyday. Several times if necessary.

**toodramatik** · July 2nd, 2008, 02:24 AM

Crazy times.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a3...arage/1775.jpg

I like that one. Her hair. Her "I'm so much better than you" expression. She's cool.

**AutumnLeaves** · July 2nd, 2008, 03:54 AM

Thank you for these links. I love art and these portraits were no exception. The hairstyles were fun too!

**FrannyG** · July 2nd, 2008, 04:30 AM

Thank you for the links. They are really beautiful works of art, from the actual paintings to the hair.

**jel** · July 2nd, 2008, 05:32 AM

Thank you for posting these, Medvssa!

The 19thC hairstyles have inspired me to do more braided buns and braid/bun combinations

**Nini** · July 2nd, 2008, 05:43 AM

Originally Posted by Medvssa

I don't see how those hairstyles would sustain a night's sleep, no matter how carefully they slept. All these portraits are of high society people (they could afford a portrait by Ingres after all...) who had a host of servants to make their 'do everyday. Several times if necessary.

Well, they would often sleep in a sitting position. So the hair would only be touched up in the morning.

Quite a few would wear powdered wigs.

And the personal hygiene would've sent us kicking and screaming today. As it was often a matter of covering up what was already there instead of having a good wash

Nini