Re: 18th Century Hair styles and methods

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: : I belong to a re-enactment group who betray the American Revolution. We are as historic as we can be, we also HAVE to wear wigs. I have decided to grow my hair long as is will look total authentic. We are going to an 18th century Ball in October. As we are all going as officers, I will need to have the curls. What was the method used in Last of the Mohicans, and is their a method that stops them falling apart as Duncan's always seem to fall apart as with the rest of the Regiment. Silly question I know!

: : Many thanks

: : Ben

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: Hello Ben,

: The simple answer to your question is wear an "invisible" hairnet....one the same color as your hair, or a transparent one. (Wal-Mart has 'em.)  It is acceptable and will work fine. Duncan's fell so much because of the stress he put it to, whereas the other officers did not.  

: I wear a wig on occasion, and I can tell you...wig or real hair...they are a pain! Once you are "coiffed" the way you want it, unless you have a hairdresser at your side, use the hairnet...trust me, you will be glad you did!

: An officer, you say...be sure to wear the right number of rows of curls!

: One more word of advice gained through experience:  Stay away totally from hair sprays. Use a pomade to make it stick together, then dust it good with talcum. I am assuming your wig is white?

: Pax aye!

: Seamus

: (with nods of assent from Lt. Col. Armstrong)


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