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Manual of Ladies Hairdressing for Students - Over 35 Authentic Victorian Hairstyles With Instructions | 
| Author: A. Mallemont
Publisher: Bramcost Publications
Category: Book
Buy New: $16.95
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Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 551169
Media: Paperback
Pages: 88
ISBN: 1934268690
EAN: 9781934268698
ASIN: 1934268690
Publication Date: 2008
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Product Description
Originally published in 1899, this rare book contains detailed instructions and illustrations for recreating the elegant and romantic styles of the Victorian era. The book begins with details on how to comb, cut, part and fasten the hair before styling and then illustrates how to create the twist, coil, the "8", gordian knot, grecian knot, apollo knot, marteau bow, raised hand bow, raised bandeaux (Marie Stuart style), raised pompadour (Marie Antoinette Style), raised bandeaux worn in Louis XV style, Virgin Mary bandeau, Empress bandeaux (worn by Empress Eugenie), Cleo bandeau, waved coiffure, water wave curl coiffure, catogan plait coiffure, neck coiffure, curled coiffure, high coiffure, coiffure puff (Louis XV), coiffure with puff and side parting, raised wave coiffure, coiffure of waved bandeau, coiffure with comb, coiffure with crescent ornament, ribbon loop coiffure, coiffure with interlaced ribbon, young lady ball coiffure, opera coiffure, grand soiree coiffure, and wedding coiffure.
Techniques begin with easy-to-use twists and pinning, with each progressive style getting a little more difficult and/or combining multiple techniques. Long hair can be worked in the styles, but guidance is also provided for adding hair pieces to create fullness. Items such as frizzettes (hair combs with false hair pieces), switches and wiglets are used. Vintage techniques for creating desired effects with hair -- how to make ringlet curls, waves, waving in hairpins, waving on ivory sticks, waving with an iron (Marcel pattern) and water waving -- as well as adding hair ornaments to the hairstyles (ribbons, combs, feathers, flowers) are illustrated with completed hairstyles providing authentic representations of curls, waves and ornament placement worn in the Victorian era.
All styles are described within the text with an illustration of the completed hairstyle showing the end results. Sample hairstyles and illustration images are shown at the top of this page.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Superb book revealing the secrets of Victorian and 18th century hair August 14, 2009
L. S. Sinclair (London)
I adore this fascinating book. I was pleased to learn that hair extensions were used back then as I have fine hair and a large selection of hairpieces.
I don't care how suitable the styles are for modern woman - I love being different and un modern and this book showed me how to create tiny ringlets using hairpins.
The language is antiquated but I soon figured out that crimped was another phrase for back combing.
As for the 18th century do's they are very Madame De Pompadour and Marie Antoinette.
Modern hairdressers have an easy time in comparison judging by the boring styles and awful hair cuts I see daily.
I might give singeing a miss though as the thought of having my split ends burnt off while attached to my head sounds alarming.
As for the rest yes I will go for the feathered do!
 Great Selection of 18th & 19th Century Hairstyles, with Period Instructions. March 31, 2009
mirasreviews (McLean, VA USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This "Manual of Ladies Hairdressing for Students" has been reprinted by Bramcost Publications from an 1899 English translation of a guide to Victorian hair styles by the president of The Society of Parisian Hairdressers (La Societé de Secours Mutuel des Coiffures de Paris), Monsieur A. Mallemont. There are 18 chapters, with the table of contents in the back of the book, as is customary in France. The first 10 chapters are dedicated to technique, how to create the elements of Victorian hairstyles. The last 8 chapters showcase completed hairstyles, with explanations of how to achieve them and advice as to which are suitable for what occasion and client.
The instructions are not as step-by-step as a modern book of hairstyling would be or as clear as I might like, but it offers more detailed instructions than I expected from a manual that's a century old. There are 56 illustrations, instructions for about 20 elements of hairstyles, and 27 completed hairstyles illustrated and described. Mallemont begins by telling students how to comb, part, and singe (!) stray ends if necessary. He goes on to give instructions for these elements of updos: coil (bun), eight, twist (rope), plait (braid), Gordian knot, Grecian knot, Apollo knot, and bows. That's followed by instructions for various types of rolls (most requiring a "frizzett" to give them volume), ringlets, waves, Marcel waves, and sculpted designs ("water-made coiffures").
Then it is on to the complete styles, which are illustrated, but the creation of these styles is not illustrated. Mallemont describes how to create them, which can be difficult to follow, but you can probably figure it out with some persistence. He advises which hair styles are suitable for Young Ladies, Ladies, Wedding Coiffures (including placement of veil), Ball and Soiree coiffures, involving garlands, feathers, and flowers, styles that utilize hair ornaments, wigs and hairpieces, and even powdered coiffures. Some of the more elaborate styles are taken from the Louis XV and Louis XVI eras, so these styles actually go back to the 18th century.
As you may imagine, the styles are not suitable for modern women, but the "Manual of Ladies Hairdressing" could be invaluable for stylists working on period theatrical productions or films. Some of the elements that Mallemont describes could be incorporated in modern styles, however. As part of a smooth, sleek updo, the Gordian, Grecian, and Apollo knots would seem avant-garde. I could picture them on trendy runway models. So there may be some ideas in here for modern stylists as well as those trying to recreate period looks. A couple words of warning, though: Most of these styles would be next-to-impossible to do on yourself. And, as anyone with thick hair knows, updos can be a problem. Many of these styles cannot be done with my extremely thick hair.
 Good for historians March 17, 2009
S. Dee
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Here is a quote of a hairstyle instruction: "Elderly lady's grand soiree coiffure: The bandeaux are waved on hairpins; a chignon in coil-shape is arranged at the back; the waved bandeaux are combed over the temples, which they cover; the ends of the hair are twisted round the chignon; the front is dressed by combing up the hair in the middle and adding small curls to the temples, unless front postiche is required. On the top some slight marteaux-curls are added, the whole making a light coiffure, which yet hides any bare places on the crown, &c. Finally, place on either side of the middle parting a curl, as per engraving. Ornaments: a lace scarf of the form of a Louis XV. chaperon, fastened with fancy pins, ornamented with jet."
Here is another: "To make the Virgin bandeau, divide the hair, by a front parting, in two equal portions; make a plait on each side, well smoothing down the hair from the temples to the ears. The plaits may either fall down over the shoulders, or be pinned up at the neck, chignon shape. Another way is to make a front-parting, and cross-parting, and a fastening. It is sufficient to smooth the front hair down; bring up the ends as high as the ears and pin on to the fastening, and arrange a chignon." This style has NO picture.
If you can understand these, then this is a great book for you. If you can't follow the instructions, perhaps you can glean one or two new hairstyle ideas from the drawings, but know that most hairstyles have only one picture which is usually of the finished style, and these were not really helpful to me for figuring out how to make the style.
A Must-Read for the Victorian Reenactor or Enthusiast March 11, 2009
J. Fredal
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The Manual of Ladies Hairdressing for Students is an invaluable tool for the Victorian reenactor or enthusiast. As a Civil War reenactor myself, I found this book to be an essential, easy-to-read guidebook that I can easily take with me to any event.
My teenage (yes, really!) daughters love to choose a hairstyle, complete with hair embellishments, to compliment their ball gowns. The step-by-step instructions, with period drawings, illustrate very clearly and concisely the proper techniques to create these exciting styles.
The manual offers a fun way to learn the history and style of this interesting time period. You can't help but make a stunning impression if you follow these directions. If you are a true Victorian afficianado, you won't be sorry you purchased this book!!!
A guidebook which stands the test of time March 4, 2009
Samantha K. Rodriguez (Dallas, TX USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Originally published in 1899, this Bramcost republication of Mon. A. Mallemont's 'Manual of Ladies Hairdressing For Students' is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in hairdressing, theatre, fashion, and reenactment.
Though the language is a bit antiquated (which is to be expected for being 110 year old text)it is none the less understandable. Each major how-to step is nicely supplemented with an image, making it easier for the reader to follow Mr. Mallemont's instructions. The fact that the images are illustrations, and not actual photographs, does nothing to diminish the clarity of the instructions.
For those fascinated with the history of hairstyling and its evolution, the period content of this book is a precious resource. It takes all the guess work out of pondering how such intricate coiffures were constructed and with what avalible materials. Excellent for those involved in theatre, film or reenactment who need to recreate the drama of such hairstyling.
An overall indispensable manual for those interested in recreating or learning about glamorous Victorian hairstlyes.
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