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Why Many Victorian Women Didn’t Cut Their Hair (And 17 “Rapunzel” Hairstyles)

Some say that hair is the crown you never take off, and Victorian women (mid to late 19th century) took that idea to another level. The hair of the ladies of the time was loaded with enormous social and gender significance. In this post, we’ll try to explain why, while giving you the opportunity to admire some of the girls who let their hair down for the cameras.

O awesome.club wants to share a selection of Victorian “Rapunzels” who didn’t hesitate to show off their locks for general appreciation. We hope they inspire you to let your hair down so the world can admire it too.

1. Victorian women loved long hair

2. Not only because without these hairs it would not be possible to create this type of hairstyle …

3. But why, in the western world, hair was seen as a sign of social status

4. Illnesses were common even among the rich…

5. …and personal hygiene was a luxury

6. Therefore, it was a privilege reserved for the middle and upper classes to have long, well-groomed hair.

7. It took a long time to wash it, detangle it and style it into a special hairstyle

8. Specialized hair care products even appeared that promised to add shine and eliminate dandruff

9. Like the famous beautifying tonic “Edwards’ Harlene for the hair”

10. Giving hair this long the kind of care it needed was a luxury

11. On the other hand, lower class women did not have the time to keep them nor the money needed to invest in specific products

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12. Underprivileged women were tempted to cut their hair and sell it for money.

13. Also, long hair was a symbol of femininity and attractiveness

14. Therefore, when a girl reached puberty, she hid the length of her hair in elaborate hairstyles.

15. They were only allowed to show their husbands their loose hair, as it was a part of the body that revealed their physical attractiveness.

16. But all this care was worth it, because these girls had enough self-confidence to take pictures with their beautiful hair down, without caring what others would say

17. They were proud of themselves and, in a way, they anticipated the time, showing a beautiful side of the body so that the world could admire them

Is that you? Do you prefer long or short hair? What methods do you usually use to care for and treat your locks? Share your opinion and secrets with us in the comments section!

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