14th Cen Hair Style
lorelei01 and I both had fun dressing hair for Coronation. Below are pictures of a hairstyle I did. I found this hair style in a 14th century Illumination. Thanks to Melissa for helping me embed the images! :)
The hair is too short to all go into the face braids, so 3 braids are made around the head.
I used hair wax on the ends, then created a cage to contain the layered ends with a button hole stitch.
Now the ends are tucked up and behind the braid.
The first bead is being stitched on.
The second bead being stitched on. As the beads are being stitched on, I am going through the hair cage behind the braid. This secures the ends to the back of the braid.
The finished braid with 3 beads. After the 3rd bead is stitched on, I do a couple securing loops with the thread, then weave a bit of the thread through the hair, and snip it off.
I also use shank style buttons to create this look. I have done this style on many ladies, and myself. It is comfortable and very secure. This hairstyle has successfully been slept on, and worn for many days by several of the ladies.
The hair is too short to all go into the face braids, so 3 braids are made around the head.
I used hair wax on the ends, then created a cage to contain the layered ends with a button hole stitch.
Now the ends are tucked up and behind the braid.
The first bead is being stitched on.
The second bead being stitched on. As the beads are being stitched on, I am going through the hair cage behind the braid. This secures the ends to the back of the braid.
The finished braid with 3 beads. After the 3rd bead is stitched on, I do a couple securing loops with the thread, then weave a bit of the thread through the hair, and snip it off.
I also use shank style buttons to create this look. I have done this style on many ladies, and myself. It is comfortable and very secure. This hairstyle has successfully been slept on, and worn for many days by several of the ladies.