In our lesson with Lottie today we created a symmetrical hairstyle based on the Elizabethan Era. The Heart Shape was involved in many of the Elizabethan women's hairstyles, Queen Elizabeth herself was often seen fashioning it.
I created this hairstyle using the Padding or 'Rats', crimping the hair and then curling the front for decoration. I think this is really effective, and the colour of the model's own hair adds a modern twist to this classic look. I need to work on hiding the pins, and invest in some silver or invisible clips that are easier to hide. My model's hair is thick and cut into a short bob, so manipulating the hair to cover the rats was very important. I used a pintail comb to backcomb the crimp, and covered the padding completely.
The heart shape hairstyle has been recreated and still used to this day, such as:
This is a look by Chanel for one of their catwalks, which shows the the Elizabethan inspiration through the heart shape. The fringe and the colouring shows the modern twist that they have put on it. The styling is also very contemporary, as the hair is straightened, with a blunt fringe. The tousled look gives it a modern-day impression, but the sheer size and shape directly links to the Elizabethan Era.
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| Chanel catwalk available from Pinterest. |
Alexander McQueen styled this look in a catwalk show, adding a more contemporary twist on the style by keeping the hair straight and backcombing. The tousled look also shows the modern interpretation on this historical hairstyle. There is a fringe framing the model's face, which would not feature in any of the Elizabethan hairstyles. The coppery colour directly links to the hair of Elizabeth, which is featuring more and more in today's society.
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| Alexander McQueen Available from Pinterest. |
