Downton Abbey Hair, Makeup and Beauty Secrets

Secrets of Downton Abbey's Edwardian-Era Hair and Makeup

January 8, 2013

Downton Abbey Hair, Makeup and Beauty Secrets

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by Annie Tomlin 1

Can't get enough of Downton Abbey's tea dresses and elaborate hairstyles? Join the club. The show has single-handedly brought back a fervent interest in Edwardian-era fashion and beauty, which could require hours of preparation for one ensemble. Dive into a time before nail polish and nylons and you'll see how much work it would have taken to make Lady Mary beautiful. (Hint: dirty hair is involved.) It's all enough to make a Turkish diplomat lose his breath.

Photos courtesy ITV

1 / 19

by Annie Tomlin 1

Can't get enough of Downton Abbey's tea dresses and elaborate hairstyles? Join the club. The show has single-handedly brought back a fervent interest in Edwardian-era fashion and beauty, which could require hours of preparation for one ensemble. Dive into a time before nail polish and nylons and you'll see how much work it would have taken to make Lady Mary beautiful. (Hint: dirty hair is involved.) It's all enough to make a Turkish diplomat lose his breath.

Photos courtesy ITV

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lady onyx

lady onyx 43 weeks

Sensational article and interesting little facts about the era.