Post by @foxyjbwell

how to get the Victorian maiden hair 🕯️ 1. start with long, healthy hair long hair was extremely useful for Victorian hairstyles because it could be curled, twisted, pinned or arranged into different shapes. women didn’t all wear their hair loose, but keeping enough length gave them much more to work with. 2. brush it thoroughly hair was brushed and groomed regularly. before styling, smooth everything out with a brush or comb and make sure the lengths aren’t tangled. 3. create the waves WITHOUT a curling iron this is where you can make it feel much more historical 4. use a tiny amount of hair oil or pomade Victorian women did use hair preparations such as oils and pomades. Commercial hair products existed during the period, and pomades could contain ingredients such as waxes, fats and scented oils. Macassar oil, for example, was sold specifically as a hair preparation #victorian #longhair #mermaidhair #xyzbca #makemefamous