Victorian hair - Crimping & Rolling

Hair is sectioned from side to side starting at the nape.  The hair is then crimped (using heated crimpers), starting at  the root, holding for 30 seconds and working out towards the mid-lengths and ends.

This process is continued working in an upwards motion towards the front hairline.  Every section of hair is carried out with the same procedure, until all the hair is completely crimped.

To carry out the rolls, the hair is then split into three sections.  To take the first section the hair is combed using a centre vertical parting back to the crown.  Using this section as a guide, the hair is then parted again horizontally to the ear on both sides making the first section.  The second section is formed using the horizontal part as a guide and overlapping the occipital bone, the third is the remaining hair between the occipital bone and the nape.

The first front section is split into three even sections.  The first middle, front section is pulled forward and rolled back using the fingers to help mould into the shape of a roll.  Once the hair is held in shape it is then pinned to hold it in place using grips.  Grips are placed underneath and inside the roll so they can not be seen.  This is repeated on both of the front side sections so the final result looks like one continual roll from ear to ear.

This process is then repeated on the middle and bottom sections in exactly the same manner.