I wonder how bad their hair smelt
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
Last edited by Medvssa; July 2nd, 2008 at 02:17 AM. Reason: add more links
I wonder how bad their hair smelt
Eh, why?
Well, I'd think they'd keep those hairstyles for days on end. In hot weather. =o
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.
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.
Thank you for these links. I love art and these portraits were no exception. The hairstyles were fun too!
AutumnLeaves
Thank you for the links. They are really beautiful works of art, from the actual paintings to the hair.
Thank you for posting these, Medvssa!
The 19thC hairstyles have inspired me to do more braided buns and braid/bun combinations
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
My friend's most impressive fourth ever braid on real hair a week after first learning, february-23.
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