Jane Eyre was by no means an elegant or extravagant woman, but refined in her ways of gentleness and kindness. My sister, Rachel, just loves the story of Jane Eyre and Jane’s style, from what I’ve seen in films and photos is a very simply, but practical style. For today it would seem to be done in a ‘fancy’ manner, but at the time Jane’s story takes place it was very plain.
Start by separating your hair, from side to side, half way so the back of your hair is down and the other half hanging over your forehead.
Gather up the back half into a tight ponytail – make sure it’s smooth all the way around with no bumps or loops.
On the last ‘go around’ when you’re putting the hair-tie don’t pull the hair all the way through. Leave a very small amount looped and let the rest hang down.
To be historically accurate you part the hair right now the middle, but you can do it on a side part if you want.
Brush either side of the front section to the side and twist slightly. Afterward take the twist under the hair hanging down from the ponytail and wind it around the hair-tie. Use a few bobby-pins to secure in place. Do this on both sides. Make sure both side twists are even.
Take the hair hanging down and twist it until tight, and then wind that around the ponytail to make a bun.
That is really all there is to it. I chose to put Rachel’s front section behind the ears whereas what I’ve seen of Jane’s that covered hers. Her bun was all a bit plainer and tighter as a governess would have, but still it is the same style. This style really looks lovely on Rachel.
About The Author
Post topics: 1800s, books, hairstyles, history, Jane Eyre, photos, tutorials
LOVE the dress (and the hair!), Rachel!
[Reply to this Comment]
Oh, this is so pretty! I will definantly have to try this out. I love all the hairstyle from this era.
[Reply to this Comment]
So cute! I so enjoy Jane Eyre’s hairstyles and can’t wait to give this style a try! :)
[Reply to this Comment]
Lovely! I will definetly have to try this. :-) Jocelyn, didn’t you post a picure of Rachel with this hairstyle and Hannah together at your website ? It looks so elegant. :-)
[Reply to this Comment]
Miss Jocelyn Tzahala's reply:
April 3rd, 2010 at 6:02 pm
Yes, I did! lol It was for this photoshoot! :)
[Reply to this Comment]
I just tried this style on my own head and enjoyed it. Simple and fairly easy to do.
I make one adjustment to the directions when I did it on myself. Because my hair is shorter (it’s now just about shoulder length) when I made the ponytail I had to pull my hair all the way through the elastic and make a bun with the whole “tail”.
(http://old-fashionedcharm.blog.....-hair.html)
Miss Laurie
Old-Fashioned Charm
[Reply to this Comment]
Miss Jocelyn Tzahala's reply:
April 3rd, 2010 at 6:03 pm
Thank you Laurie for sharing this variation for shorter hair!
[Reply to this Comment]
That is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!! Wow, it looks sooooooo nice.
[Reply to this Comment]
Beautiful! I’m gonna have to try this :)
[Reply to this Comment]
Thank you so much for sharing this lovely style! I absolutely love it. I am planning on trying it sometime this week for the April Feelin’ Feminine Challenge.
Thank you!
Elizabeth
[Reply to this Comment]
Just tried it on my hair and I love it. Had to do it twice, but I finally got it to where I like it. It’s adorable!!! Definitely gonna wear my hair like this more often.
I’ll have pics of it on today’s Challenge post, but I have to wait for a clean shirt to come out of the washer. :)
Oh, and a little tip- definitely make sure to have a hair tie that’s a similar color to your hair or else it looks really odd.
[Reply to this Comment]
Gosh, I love the hair!
[Reply to this Comment]
I really like this hairstyle! My hair has gotten quite long, and I have been getting quite lazy with it. Thanks for the inspiration, and the reminder that a hairstyle does not have to be overly showy to be put up.
[Reply to this Comment]
Tried this on my little sisters today! It was a fun attempt and although it isn’t as neat as I’d like it. . . It came out cute! Thanks!
[Reply to this Comment]
Hi! I just tried a version of this hairdo for this first time today and loved it! It is so practical and elegant. and easy too. :)I love the old fashioned look. thanks for sharing!!
[Reply to this Comment]
This is such a gorgeous hairstyle – I think I’ll go and try it out!
God bless.
[Reply to this Comment]