Elizabethan hair is a very recognisable fashion that will forever be accredited to Elizabeth I and the Renaissance. She was widely known for her extensive collection of wigs and her brightly coloured orange hair.
It is apparent here how Elizabeth has a very high forehead. In the medieval times it was commonplace for married women to pluck their hairline back and to pluck their eyebrows (despite Elizabeth not being married).
Tudors became very experimental with braiding. They began to drape it over the head, over padding and around the head. They were also able to use curling irons to curl the hair.
Wigs (Known as Periwigs) and headpieces were used by Elizabeth I profusely, particularly in her later years when she began to lose her hair as a result of lead poisoning. The wigs were usually made of peasant's hair. Blonde was the most desired colour, but this vibrant gingery red was Elizabeth's trademark.
References:
Cosgrave, B. 2000. Costume and Fashion: A Complete History, Hamlyn.
http://www2.springfield.k12.il.us/schools/springfield/eliz/hairstyles.html
http://www.elizabethan-era.org.uk/elizabethan-hair-styles.htm
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