1860’s Hair Roll

Here is another hairstyle perfect for any reenactment or historical play.

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The great thing is that if your hair is shoulder length or longer, you can easily do this hairstyle. Β All you will need is a comb and LOTS of bobby pins and hair pins.

Start with hair parted in the middle.

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Next twist or braid the front sides of your hair. Β I prefer to twist mine, but do whatever you feel is more flattering to your face.

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Place a line of bobby pins in a straight horizontal line just above where your neck and your head meet. Β  This line of pins will allow your vertically inserted pins to be locked in place and not move.

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Then you begin rolling and pinning your hair. Β You can either do this in sections or in one big piece. Β Just keep pinning all your hair up.

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And keep pinning!

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And once you Β are happy with how it looks you are done! Β You can add some pretty combs or any other appropriate hair accessory.

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My hair was just washed and had a little wave in it…if your hair is very straight, you can get your hair as smooth as this…

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Be patient with this look…it may take a few times to get, but it is such a unique hairstyle!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

4 thoughts on “1860’s Hair Roll

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  2. Kathleen

    I have super fine and thin hair. I need to reenact regency era. I was told I’d benefit from a hair rat. It is also shoulder length. what would you suggest?

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