Historical Hairstyles
& Beauteous Braids
{Styles}
American Civil War
Welcome to our Civil War Style Gallery! Each braid comes with ribbon and flowers for no additional charge, and is guaranteed through the end of the day. The ribbon can either be braided in or sewn in, at your request.
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Two 3 strand twists that are braided together where they meet, then rolled into a bun. Accented with two mini 3 plait braids and two mini 2 strand twists!
A more historical variation on one of our most popular styles, this features an elegant twist joined into a bun at the nape of the neck.
Two 3 plait braids that are pinned up into a unique style at the base of the neck. This style can be done with ribbon sewn-in or braided in.
Two 3-plait braids joined together at the nape of the neck and finished as one braid.
Four 3 plait braids: two that begin at the top of the head, and 2 that begin at the base of the neck. These four braids are then pinned into cute buns near the top of the head.
A single 3 plait braid that sweeps from one side of the head to the other, then pinned into a seashell bun on the side.
A single 3 plait braid that sweeps from the front on one side over the shoulder on the opposite side.
A variation on our Duchess style with two 3-plait headband braids.
A single 5 plait braid that can be braided with or without ribbon.
A single 3 plait braid that circles the head to form a crown.
Two pigtailed braids, styled after the height of fashion in 1860s America.
A variation on the Hilda style with sewn-in ribbon.