The hairstyles of women of the century before last amaze with their beauty, majesty and elegance at first glance. Created under inspiration from the exquisite curls of ancient Greek beauties, they are still very relevant today. With a little practice, you can create luxurious 19th-century hairstyles yourself - all you need is desire, free time and high-quality hair styling products.

In the nineteenth century, pretentious tall structures with an abundance of bouffants and hairpieces were replaced by more laconic, sophisticated and romantic styling.

Under the influence of antiquity, beautiful ladies began to curl light and charming curls of various diameters, and then carefully placed them around their heads. Due to the fact that individual curls fell beautifully over the shoulders, such hairstyles looked as attractive and natural as possible. To complete the installation, such decorative elements, How:

1. natural pearls;
2. elegant silk and satin ribbons;
3. flowers.

Thanks to such airy hairstyles, girls of Pushkin and Turgenev's times always looked truly charming.

What you need for a beautiful antique hairstyle

Today, every woman can try on the image of a sophisticated lady from the century before last. A nineteenth-century style hairstyle is an excellent solution for both romantic and special occasions.

To make it beautifully with your own hands, you will need:

• good curling iron;
• thermal curlers;
• styling products for strong hold - varnish, foam, as well as mousse or wax;
• thin and elastic elastic band;
• comb-comb;
• hairpins;
• Invisibility jokes.

The most preferred means for creating playful and flirty curls are thermal curlers, but you can also use regular ones. Depending on your personal preferences and the desired look of curls, you can use curlers of various sizes - large, medium or small. With the help of these widely popular hairdressing accessories, you can quickly and easily curl your hair without losing sight of a single strand.

If you have not yet mastered the skill of using curlers, keep in mind that an incorrectly curled strand will be impossible to correct.

Therefore, immediately try to curl strands of the same thickness so that your hairstyle does not end up asymmetrical. Some ladies prefer to use a curling iron and a special hair straightener. This product allows you to choose the optimal angle and strength of curl for your curls.

To ensure that the curls keep their shape well, it is recommended to treat each of them with foam, and finally securely fix the hairstyle with hairspray. In addition, for more secure fixation and beautiful shape For curls, you may need all kinds of invisible hairpins, as well as thin elastic bands, matched to the color of your hair. As decoration, you can use artificial flowers, hairpins, ribbons and other accessories that you like.

Process of creation

The easiest to implement is the classic styling in the spirit of the 19th century. To make it, you will need:

• small curlers or thin curling iron;
• comb-comb with a frequent row and a sharp tip;
• a pair of thin elastic bands, the color of which is as close as possible to the shade of your hair.

Every woman whose hair reaches below shoulder length can easily do this option.
The execution process is as follows:

1. Hair must be combed well and parted straight.
2. You need to step back approximately five centimeters from the hair line itself and use a comb-comb to make a transverse line.
3. The hair on the back of your head should be carefully gathered into a classic ponytail and then braided.
4. Now the braid needs to be slightly disheveled and to give an attractive volume, pull out a certain number of strands.
5. Next, right around the base of the ponytail, you need to carefully wrap the braid several times and secure it securely with hairpins.
6. Now you can start working on the hair in the front part - the strands need to be divided into thin curls and then curled using curlers or curling irons.

Romantic bun

Another amazingly attractive 19th century hairstyle that you can easily do yourself is low bun with a side parting. To create this sophisticated hairstyle, you need:

• large curlers;
• fixing varnish;
• comfortable comb;
• stilettos and bobby pins.

This hairstyle is not at all difficult to do, and the result will certainly please you.

1. Hair from the very roots to the ends must be curled. large curlers– the result will be a charming volume.
2. Using a comb, divide the entire hair into a side parting.
3. To give additional volume on each side, the hair should be lightly combed.
4. The strands located in the front should be taken loosely, without tightening, and carefully pulled back.
5. At the back of the head, collect the strands using hairpins.
6. Curl the hair that is left loose towards the crown and then also secure it with hairpins.
7. If desired, you can additionally decorate the resulting low bun with ribbons or strands of pearl beads.

You can change this hairstyle a little and create an asymmetrical bun. To do this, you need to perform the same steps as with classic styling, but the bun should be on the left or right side - as desired. To make the hairstyle more voluminous and attractive, lightly beat the strands remaining in the front with your fingers.

Learning how to do 19th century hairstyles is not at all difficult. With them you will always delight and enchant!

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Nowadays, thanks to new styling products, you can create a wide variety of hairstyles to suit every taste. Modern masters trying to come up with new interesting haircuts. But the feminine and romantic hairstyles of the century before last again attract the attention of the fair half of society.

A little history of hairstyles

Regarding the history of hairstyles, it should be noted that at the beginning of the 19th century, smooth styles with strict lines were worn. The style of clothing that was fashionable at that time implied such a choice. But fashion does not stand still. By the middle of the century, voluminous skirts with hoops became popular, and smooth hairstyles would already introduce disharmony into the image. Therefore, lush romantic hairstyles appeared with carelessly loose, delicate curls, which were very much loved by beautiful ladies. The sophisticated and monosyllabic hairstyles of the 19th century have now regained their popularity. Light curls different sizes looked beautiful in a romantic hairstyle. Girls with such hairstyles looked like ancient Greek goddesses. The curls looked natural and light, and the shoulders were decorated with individual strands, as if falling out of the hairstyle, in some cases enlivened by beads, flowers, and ribbons. Hairstyles of the 19th century are feminine and mysterious (photo in the article), and their owners are charming and romantic.

Styling technology

Making 19th century hairstyles with your own hands. To create images from the era of Lermontov and Tolstoy, you need ordinary curlers or thermos of different sizes. With their help you can create beautiful curls. This is the easiest and most convenient way to curl your hair. But there is a little secret in it: be sure to twist the strands in the right direction, because then it will be difficult to arrange them into a neat hairstyle. An incorrectly twisted strand will look inorganic in your hairstyle and will be difficult to correct. The big advantage of this method is that the curls will keep their given shape for a long time. You can curl them in another way - using a curling iron. Separate strands of hair are taken and twisted one by one in the desired direction. In this case, you can adjust the size of the curls using attachments of different diameters.

To secure the 19th century hairstyle, various devices are used: clips, bobby pins, hairpins, hairpins, elastic bands. And also decorations: flowers, beads, ribbons. In general, everything you need to realize your intended image. When curling your hair you need to use special means for better fixation. These can be foams, mousses, depending on the hair type. And for careful handling, you need to use thermal protection before applying these products. The final version of the hairstyle is secured with varnish.

Classic styling

Classic 19th century hairstyles. How to make it from hair at home middle length? They consist of buns, braids (they can be decorated with something), secured in buns at the back of the head, and beautifully arranged curls at the temples. You will need curlers or a curling iron to curl the desired strands, heat protection and fixation products, hairpins, elastic bands, and a comb with a long thin handle. Let's start creating one of these hairstyles.

1. Divide the hair into a straight parting, then after about five centimeters make a transverse parting - perpendicular to the previous one.
2. Carefully separate the strands for curling and styling at the temples.
3. Take the hair from the back of the head, gather it into a bun, secure it with an elastic band on the top of the head and braid the tail into a fluffy, torn braid, wrap the braid around the base and secure this structure with hairpins.
4. Then treat the remaining hair with heat protection, but at the ends, where the curls will be, it is not necessary.
5. Apply fixative. Carefully curl the strands into curls and lay them beautifully at the temples. Fix the hairstyle with hairspray.

Classic hairstyle with a low bun.

1. You will need everything that was used in the first example.
2. Comb your hair well.
3. Carefully part the hair in the middle.
4. Separate with a transverse line occipital part and wrap a voluminous low bun, a little sloppy.
5. Secure with pins.
6. Curl the hair on the temporal part with a curling iron or curlers.
7. Lay it out beautifully.
8. Fix with varnish.

Low roller with loose waves on top

For work you will need: a curling iron or curlers, bobby pins, hairpins (possibly with decorated tips in the form of beads or flowers), a comb with a long thin handle, mousse for hair styling, hairspray.

1. To give romantic image You need to curl your hair all over your head to its full length away from your face. This will add volume to your hair. Separate the curls carefully with your fingers and lay all the strands in the direction from the face to the back of the head. If your hair is thin, you need to backcomb it a little at the roots to add volume.
2. Then, using your fingers, carefully, without pulling the strands too much, leaving beautiful waves, gather them loosely at the back of the head, and secure them with bobby pins along the line at the level of the middle of the ear. If the bobby pins don't stick, you need to comb this area further.
3. Then carefully take the curls from below, twist them into a transverse, careless roller and secure with beautiful hairpins.
4. A few curls should be released at the temples and on the neck. Secure your hair with hairspray.

This is a very romantic look and was often used for 19th century ball hairstyles. Therefore, it can also be done for a celebration.

Asymmetrical bun or bun

This 19th century hairstyle looks elegant and luxurious; it can be worn when attending social events. To work, you need the same thing as in the previous hairstyles.

1. Curl your hair along the entire length, using fixing agents and thermal protection. It is advisable to protect your hair from exposure high temperatures to make your hair look healthy and shiny. With well-groomed hair, any woman looks chic even without voluminous styling.
2. Carefully separate the curls with your fingers without combing. Carefully separate the back of the head, as in classic styling, tie this part of the hair into volumetric beam or secure the bun (it should not be pulled tight, as if casually grabbed) with pins.
3. Let out a few curls to add romance. You can make such a design asymmetrically, from any side.
4. Beat the strands of the front part a little, if there is not enough volume, comb it at the root. Carefully, without stretching, leaving beautiful waves, lay it back and secure with bobby pins. Leave light curls at the temples.

Conclusion

Hairstyles of the 19th century are surprisingly elegant and are capable of surprising and enchanting numerous fans with their appearance. A woman with such a hairstyle looks like a goddess and, accordingly, feels like the mistress of men's hearts. Beauty is a great power, especially since you can achieve such success quite easily at home, on your own.

And powdered wigs, bobs and modest girlish braids, complex extensions and light curls. We have prepared for you a short guide to Russian hairstyles: from ancient times to the end of the 19th century.

Ancient Rus' and the post-Mongol period: bowl haircuts and ubruses

Vasily Tropinin. Portrait of a Ukrainian peasant. Late 1830s - early 1840s. Kyiv National Museum of Russian Art, Ukraine

Konstantin Makovsky. Portrait of a girl in Russian costume. 1810s. Private collection

Vasily Tropinini. Portrait of an elderly Ukrainian peasant. 1820. Nizhny Tagil Museum fine arts, Nizhny Tagil

Men's and women's hairstyles in Rus' were simple and of the same type. The most common men's haircut is the bowl haircut. It was popular among young people: they put a clay vessel on the head and cut the hair along the edge. The “brace” hairstyle was shorter: on the sides to the middle of the ears, and in the front to the middle of the forehead. Older men typically wore shoulder-length hair and grew long beards.

In some ancient miniatures and frescoes there are images of men with long locks of hair hanging down one side. Grand Duke Svyatoslav Igorevich is depicted with such a haircut in the handwritten book “Svyatoslav’s Collection”.

“The prince’s hairstyle consisted of a long tuft of hair on a shaved head. The lock was divided into two strands that hung on both sides of the face. The beard that complemented the hairstyle was sparse, but the mustache was thick and long. An earring with precious stones».

IN Ancient Rus' hair was not a sign of social affiliation: both princes and peasants could wear the same hairstyles. The difference in origin was emphasized by the headdress. The poor wore caps made of cheap cloth, and the nobility wore hats made of leather and velvet, decorated with gold, silver and precious stones.

Women's appearance was influenced by church regulations: after marriage, hair should be hidden under scarves or other headdresses. Showing your hair to strangers was unacceptable - it was called “foolishness” and was considered a disgrace. Women wore kokoshniks and ubruses - cloths that were tied over a light hat. Unmarried girls it was possible to walk around without headdresses: they braided their hair and decorated their hair with multi-colored ribbons.

15th–17th centuries: short bangs and spade beard

Ilya Repin. Bearded peasant. 1879. Private collection

Konstantin Makovsky. Russian beauty. XIX century. Private collection

Ilya Repin. Belarusian. 1892. State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

In the following centuries, haircuts became shorter. Men continued to wear beards at this time. She was released immediately after reaching adulthood, was not shaved for the rest of her life, and was only cut into a certain shape. The most popular styles are: spiky beards, round beards, split beards and spade beards.

A shaved face was a sign of youth and adolescence. Vasily III got rid of his beard after marrying a princess of Serbian-Lithuanian origin, Elena Glinskaya. Following the prince, his retinue shaved. But soon rumors began to spread about the eccentricities of the authorities, and Vasily III grew a beard again, fearing popular unrest.

Fashion for smooth face returned to the Time of Troubles under the influence of the Poles. And again not for long: Alexei Mikhailovich, having come to rule, issued laws banning short haircuts and shaving the beard. They stated that no one “I didn’t accept foreign, German and other customs, I didn’t cut the hair on my head, and I didn’t wear dresses or hats from foreign samples.”. There is evidence that in 1675, Prince Koltsov-Masalsky disobeyed the royal decree, gave himself a short haircut and, because of this, lost his rank.

Women's fashion during this period remained virtually unchanged: girls still braided their hair, married women wore closed headdresses “in public.”

18th century: “rat tails” and “frigates”

Karl Ludwik Christinek. Portrait of Count Alexei Orlov-Chesmensky. 1768. Primorsky State Art Gallery, Vladivostok

Dmitry Levitsky. Portrait of Ekaterina Molchanova. 1776. State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Ivan Nikitin. Portrait of Gabriel Golovkin. 1720. State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Attitudes towards hairstyles changed dramatically in the 18th century. The peasants remained faithful to the traditions of past centuries, and high society began to follow French fashion. At the peak of popularity were bulky wigs of the “mane” and “poodle” styles - both women and men were adorned with them. Wigs were expensive: for example, during the reign of Elizabeth Petrovna, a hair structure could be bought for 5 rubles. For comparison: a pound of wheat (16.3 kilograms) was sold for 64 kopecks, and a large bag of sugar for 2.5 rubles.

Before this, everyone had their hair cut by barbers, who still bled, pulled out teeth, and even prescribed some medications. And now “stylists” from France came to Russia, people new profession- hairdressers. They not only did hairstyles and made wigs from false hair, but also did makeup for ladies and gentlemen. Hairdressers were considered people close to art and were called “toupe artists” (from the French word “toup” - a strand of hair).

“This was not a simple, banal master with a toupee comb behind his ear and a tin of rouge ground in lard, but he was a man with ideas - in a word, an artist.”

Nikolai Leskov, story “The Stupid Artist”

Men at court followed not only French fashion. During the reign of Anna Ioannovna, “Prussian braids” or “rat tails” became widespread: powdered wigs with curls and a braid. In 1731, this hairstyle was officially introduced into the Russian army for representatives of all ranks. Only privates could powder their hair only according to special occasions. The decree was canceled by Alexander I almost 70 years later.

In the 18th century, court ladies and representatives of the upper classes preferred complex composite hairstyles with additions of chignons and curls. One of the most popular was the “fontage” - a high bouffant, decorated with starched lace and pearls. Desperate fashionistas erected structures in the shape of ships and frigates on their hair. In France, this hairdressing design was called á la Belle Poule, after the warship Belle Poule. It is believed that Queen Marie Antoinette was the first to wear such a hairstyle, and half of Europe imitated her, including Russian ladies.

19th century: ancient elegance and sophistication of romanticism

Wilhelm Kaulbach. Portrait of Franz Liszt. 1856. Franz Liszt Memorial Museum, Budapest, Hungary

Vladimir Borovikovsky. Portrait of Alexey and Alexandra Lobanov-Rostovsky. 1814. State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Karl Bryullov. Portrait of Princess Elena Pavlovna. 1828-1829. Private collection

In the 19th century, hairstyle fashion changed quickly: new forms appeared almost every ten years. Fashion was dictated mainly by France, and all the new hairdressing products came from there.

At the beginning of the century, Russia was captured by the ancient theme.

“Hat shops and hair salons housed busts of ancient gods and citizens of ancient times. In hairstyles they began to imitate the ancient fashions of Greece and Rome.”

Men no longer wore wigs or powdered their hair; they cut their hair short and styled their hair neatly. The most popular haircut of those years - “a la Titus” - was reminiscent of the image of a Roman emperor from the Flavian dynasty. Men's hairstyles were often complemented with short, narrow sideburns, which were called “favorites.”

Women at the beginning of the 19th century also did not wear long hair who curled the most in different ways. There were many types of curls: spiral and tubular, flat and round, ribbon and shaving-like. A hairstyle “a la Ninon” with bangs, curls and a flat chignon at the back of the head came into fashion.

The era of romanticism brought fashion for semi-long hair - bobs - for men. Particularly popular similar haircuts were among writers, artists and musicians. It is believed that the founder of the fashion was the public's favorite, pianist Franz Liszt.

Women's hairstyles in the middle of the century again became more complex: they were supplemented with false curls and braids, decorated with feathers, flowers, combs, and precious stones. Proportional styling came into fashion, when the hair was divided into two equal parts and collected into rolls or hemispheres.

In 1886, the first curling tool appeared in St. Petersburg - the Marcel curling iron. They created a sensation in hairdressing - and the fashion for women's hairstyles began to change rapidly. Hairdressers experimented with silhouettes, curling and styling long hair in a variety of ways.

At the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, a new men's haircut appeared - “a la Capoul,” named after the French tenor singer Victor Capoul. The hair was parted in the middle and laid in a semicircle on both sides, leaving short bangs. Writers ridiculed the widespread popularity. In the story “The Businessman” Russian hairstyles from Ancient Rus' to the beginning of the 20th century

Hairstyles of the 19th century are particularly pompous and original. In those times beautiful styling women did this only with the help of their assistants, while noble ladies were helped by so-called maids of honor.

The main distinguishing feature of hairstyles of that time was bouffant. They replaced the too bulky hair structures that young ladies actively made in the 18th century.

In this article, we will take a closer look at hairstyles in the style of the 19th century, consider the features and design recommendations.

Excursion into history

The hairstyles that ladies wore in the 19th century could be said to be in the Greek style. They emphasized the natural beauty of women of that time. The fashion of the Russian Empire of those times was greatly influenced by Europe. Complex shapes and designs faded into the background, and young ladies began to give preference to luxurious curls different forms and diameter, which were often placed around the head.

To curl curls, special devices were used that were heated over hot coals to a certain temperature. These devices are very similar to modern curling irons.

Various hair knots, buns and straight partings were in fashion. Braids were no less popular. Curly hair often collected in a bun, fixed and decorated beautiful accessories such as feathers, tiaras and even real flowers.

Various braids were woven not only when they were collected into a festive hairstyle or some kind of original bun. Weaving was in demand in Everyday life, it was most often supplemented with various ribbons.

Since short haircuts with straight partings had already begun to appear in the middle of the 19th century, many women wore chignons and wigs to add additional volume to their hair, with which they could also create an unusual hairstyle.

Everything new is well forgotten old

Despite the fact that women's hairstyles of the 19th century have sunk into oblivion, this does not mean that they cannot be made with your own hands. Of course, no one will wear a Victorian or golden age hairstyle in everyday life, but for theme party or even prom, this hairstyle will come in handy.

For inspiration, you can pay attention to paintings from the style of late classicism - the Empire style of the 19th century in Russia. On them you can find luxurious hairstyles with fresh flowers.

Let's consider step-by-step master class hairstyles from the 19th century for medium or long hair; ladies at one time chose this hairstyle for a ball.

Currently cosmetical tools allow you to simplify the creation of a hairdressing masterpiece and take advantage of modern means for styling.

You need to prepare:

• round tongs of medium diameter;
• crest;
• combs – massage and for parting;
• mousse and hairspray to fix hair.

Step by step guide

• First, you should wash your hair with shampoo and conditioner, then dry it thoroughly with a hairdryer and comb along the entire length.
• Next, using a thin comb, you need to make a half-moon parting on both sides of the head, stepping back a small distance from the forehead. To prevent the strands from getting in the way and falling apart, they can be fixed with clamps.
• Make a ponytail from the rest of the hair at the back, without capturing the front curls separated by a parting. The ponytail can be secured with a thin elastic band to match the hair and hairpins.
• Warm up the curling iron and start curling your curls. You can apply a small amount of mousse to them first - this will make your hairstyle last longer. First, twist the remaining curls in the front into curls, then proceed to the strands collected in a ponytail.
• Next, the curls in the ponytail should be folded into a bun and secured with bobby pins and bobby pins. Leave the front curls loose; there is no need to comb them; as planned, they should remain tight.
• The hairstyle is ready. Now it should be sprayed with varnish for a strong hold. If desired, you can complement it with a tiara or hairpins with decorative flowers.

Another original for our time, but widespread in the 19th century, version of a rather simple installation, which the best way Suitable for those with long curls.

We follow the step-by-step instructions.

• To begin with, along the hair growth line you need to select a small part of the hair, 3 cm will be enough.
• Now it is advisable to make a small backcomb on your hair. However, if there is no practice in this, then you can simply collect the tail at the back of the head. The hairstyle will be less voluminous than with a backcomb, but no less beautiful.
• The next step is to braid the ponytail. It's best to weave classic version braids with strands slightly elongated for volume.
• Then the braid should be beautifully pinned into a bun using hairpins. The remaining separated strands must be twisted using small diameter pliers. The curls should be small but tight. The finished hairstyle should be thoroughly sprayed with strong-hold hairspray.

As an alternative to a pinned braid, you can simply twist your ponytail and pin each of the curls at the top of your head, creating original styling. It will be an excellent ballroom option for a night out for young girls.

An easy-to-perform hairstyle that every woman can achieve styling for which you only need curlers and one hairpin.

The hair should be combed along its entire length and divided horizontally into 2 parts to create 2 tiers. First, you should curl the lower tier using curlers, and then the upper one in the same way. The strands should not be too thick. To keep the strands out of the way, they can be pinned using clips.

• Then you need to wait time. On average, to get a good curl, curlers are worn for 30-60 minutes, after which they need to be removed. If you leave the curlers for just 10 minutes, you will get light curls-waves, like those made in the era of romanticism of the late 18th century.
• You should remove the curlers carefully so that the curl remains in a beautiful elastic shape. There is no need to comb your hair, but you can make adjustments using a fine parting comb.
• Next, using a thin comb, you need to select one strand from the temples, connect them at the back of the head and pin them with the selected hairpin.
• Fix the finished hairstyle with hairspray.

This installation is considered universal. Despite the fashion notes from the past, it will perfectly complement any modern evening look. You can use a miniature hat as an accessory for this hairstyle.

The 19th century was the heyday of classicism, the cult of antiquity. The most popular hairstyles are those made in Greek and Roman styles. Various techniques are widely used to create curls (round, flat curls, spirals). Hairstyles are decorated with hairpins, hoops, feathers, and tiaras.

Blondes remain in fashion. Hydrogen peroxide is being used to lighten hair. In the 40s, red-haired fashionistas began to compete with blondes.

New styling tools are appearing: special hot curling irons, which are very similar to those used today.

It was in the 19th century that women began to wear short hair. Becoming very popular short hair, curled into small curls. This haircut arose in memory of those executed by guillotine (the fact is that before execution, all condemned people had their hair cut short). Similar short haircut could be decorated with a ribbon, hoop or tiara.

Starting from the second half of the 19th century, hairstyles began to be simplified. In the image of a woman, her naturalness begins to be valued first of all. The hair was usually curled into airy curls and tied in a knot or secured with a hairpin. However, high, complex hairstyles did not go out of fashion until the beginning of the 20th century (created, as a rule, for especially special events).

In the 19th century, another important invention appeared in hairdressing. Hairdressers are beginning to use a special perm method using chemicals for the first time.

The wig always remains in fashion. Some shaved their hair completely and wore a wig permanently, while others simply added a couple of artificial strands (chignons) to their thin hair. Usually an avid fashionista had several wigs at once for different cases. For some, the number of wigs could reach up to 30. The wigs were of various shades: from blonde (for daytime) to black (for evening).

Concerning men's haircuts, then at the beginning of the 19th century highly decorated bangs were very popular, and at the turn of the century a short parting came into fashion. The length of the hair also changed. At first, men wore their hair short and curled it into ringlets. In the 40-50s, the length of the hair already reached the ears and below (hair was also customary to curl). Since the 60s, short hair has come back into fashion.

As for the mustache and beard, in the first half of the 19th century they were carefully shaved. Only small sideburns are gaining popularity. In the 30s, men begin to grow small, drooping mustaches. A little later, the length of the sideburns increases, which now reaches the chin, and the beard (usually forked downwards) comes back into fashion.