Videos

Analysis and recreation (upon a live model) of the "seni crines" hairstyle of ancient Rome's Vestal Virgin priestesses. Research based on ancient artifacts and primary sources. An amplificaton of the poster presented at the Archaeological Institute of America annual meeting, January 3-6, 2013. Background Music ("vestals" ISRC QM-UDL-12-00014) created by Janet Stephens, jntvstp, using Apple Garageband.

Janet Stephens' tutorial fro recreating the Trajanic hairstyle of Empress Plotina (ca. 99-117 AD). Calamistrum curling iron and "tooth pick" curling are explained. Based on original research, the tutorial features period appropriate tools and techniques. Background music ("Plotina" ISRC QM-UDL-12-00011), created by janet Stephens, jntvstp, using Apple Garageband.

Janet Stephens' tutorial for recreating the "orbis comarum" ("circle of hair") coiffure, the most popular Roman hairstyle of the late 1st century AD. Techniques include rag curling, and hairpiece construction. With essential bibliography. Background Music ("Orbe Comarum", ISRC QM-UDL-12-00013) created by Janet Stephens, jntvstp, using Apple Garageband.