VICTORIAN HAIR

Victorian hair in the (1830s-1840s) consisted of topknots also known as the Apollo knot which became higher and less wider than the previous decade. These came with flat loops and bows of hair sometimes intertwined with braids, flowers, leaves, pearls, and feathers etc. The hair was still brushed back flat and sleek an was almost invariably parted in the centre.
The decorative curls fall firmly over the sides, covering part or all of the ear, this become almost as prominent as the topknot itself.
Later on the general style established in the end of the previous decade still continued with minor modifications. The hair was flat and sleek on top with the same variety partings for the last decade.
The bun was sometimes, as high as the crown but usually lower. The decorative curls were still important on the side of the head but frequently the curls become braids, which were dressed in curious long loops, exposing the ears.
Below is a Queen Victoria portrait, showing her hair dressed in this style.

In 1870's had more moderations, this included more curls become more forward creating a fringe and less on the side. As the time got on the hair become more elaborate. At the end of the victorian era the curl became looser. 

During our first lesson of Victorian hair we discussed late mid and early victorian hairstyles, We then had the opportunity to work on our heads and create a victorian hair style. Underneath is an image of the hair curled. 

Creating the curls i found it hard to make them tight enough for the look, unfortunately the lesson was up before i had the chance to finish the style.