Victorian & Edwardian beauty : hairstyles & beauty preparations

From gilded lilies and milk baths to scented sachets and Gibson Girl hairstyles, this historical how-to guide provides instructions for re-creating the splendour enjoyed by Victorian and Edwardian women.

Hundreds of vintage illustrations and photographs, along with step-by-step instructions and diagrams, document the history of women's appearance from the 1840s through the 1910s.

Fun facts and trivia related to beauty and hairstyles of the time are included, as are comprehensive lists of the beauty tools needed and resources for purchasing the various hard-to-find items discussed.