A touch on Victorian hair

It was popular in the Victorian times for women to pile the hair at the back of the head mostly with curls, plaits and in a centre parting. It's also common for the front pieces of the hair to almost hang and attach to the back of the head.

 

Another style which is known as the "Marcel Wave" was introduced when hot irons begun to be used. The hot irons created a loose and wavy effect to the hair which would be made into an up-do. The irons could also be used to crimp wispy pieces of hair around the front of the face, almost like a fringe.

 
At the begining of the 20th century the "Gibson Girl" was born. These women were seen as graceful and effortless and often sport different types of buns and chignons.