Rolled Coiffures of the 1860s, featuring Rats, Cats, and Mice for the Hair
Rolled Hairstyles, Le Miroir Parisien, 1864.
(Met Museum)
(Met Museum)
During the 1860s, ladies often wore their hair rolled back at the sides and at the nape of their neck. These rolls were usually created using false hair or “rats.” A rat was a homemade hairpiece made from the hair collected from a lady’s brush each evening. It was used to pad out the rolls and to help them keep their shape. Since it was made from a lady’s own hair, it provided the best match in color and texture.[…]Continue Reading
