Right from the times of Queen Victoria up to the late 1800s, there was vast progress in all spheres and this period was defined by popular fashion and hairstyle trends.

Fashion moved away from the stiff and snobbish styles adopted by the aristocrats (in wigs) in the 1700s and became more casual, taking inspiration from the classical period. People began dressing up in styles that allowed them to express themselves. Men’s hairstyles were mostly shaped by the traditional societal views, which required them to be flawlessly groomed.
The 1800s saw short hairstyles for men, including neatly trimmed, side part haircuts, slicked-back hairstyles and long sideburns. Take a look at these vintage photos to see what men’s hairstyles looked like in the mid-19th century.