Satin Headband

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This combination of a high, smooth-topped updo with a wide satin headband and ringlets on either side of the face creates a silhouette that is instantly arresting. It is the kind of hairstyle that turns heads the moment a woman walks into a room.
 
The hair has been built into a remarkable structure at the top of the head. The crown section rises impressively high, with the hair swept upward and smoothed into a large, rounded form that sits well above the natural hairline. The surface of this elevated section is smooth and sleek, like a beautifully shaped dome.
 
Across the front of the head, a wide satin headband in a deep dusty mauve tone is tied and pinned into place, running from one side of the head to the other. The headband is broad and substantial, commanding attention without being garish. Its muted, dusty tone is sophisticated and unusual, and the satin fabric catches the light with a subtle gleam.
 
Hairstyle with corkscrew curls and a headband
 
Below the headband, on either side of the face, loose corkscrew ringlets fall in small, tight spirals. These ringlets are one of the most charming details of the entire look. They feel deliberately old-fashioned - a nod to the ringlet styles of the mid-Victorian era - yet they are worn here with a modern feel. The combination of the sleek, towering top section with these playful curls creates a beautiful tension between formality and fun.
 
The dark blue garment worn with this hairstyle provides a practical contrast to the extravagance of the hair. This is not unusual for 1919, when women were increasingly wearing their more elaborate hairstyles with clothes that reflected the practical demands of modern life.
 
This is a bold hairstyle, and it demands a bold wearer. It is a look for a woman who enjoys the drama of fashion and is not afraid to be noticed. In 1919, as women were asserting their independence in countless new ways, there was something revolutionary about wearing your hair this magnificently.
 
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