Historical Hairstyles: the Real Hairstyles Worn by Viking Women

[@luxborealis]

"Wow, that hairstyle is really unique, what was your inspiration?" "A swamp corpse."

[@_Denisa_S._]

I died reading your comment 😂😂😂

[@SteffidelaM]

loooool xD

[@GiftSparks]

@@_Denisa_S._ me too! I just burst out laughing! Not common for a hair styling tutorial!

[@lauranaspeer5008]

At this point I think that's similar to most of the exclamations people who know me come to expect😂

[@aprilbox3766]

...that was probably a ritual sacrifice!

[@HilBG]

style goals: have such great hairstyles that someone makes tutorials for them hundreds of years later based on my bog-preserved body

[@katiek2615]

YES

[@tailsntrails]

Hahahahahahaha!! Nailed it!

[@misschocoholic2126]

😂😂

[@TazHall]

🤣

[@franceskubiak9838]

Dear god this is a whole Mood

[@kirstenpaff8946]

You know it's going to be an interesting hair tutorial when it comes with bog body warnings.

[@paris5410]

Bog bodies all the way!

[@paris5410]

#welovebog bodies Ok. No.

[@MsFlamingFlamer]

Kirsten Paff 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@athenathegreatandpowerful6365]

I decline on the bloody warnings. NOT respectfully either.

[@favoritequill9084]

I would totally love other ancient hairstyle videos! For example, Ancient Greek or Celtic styles would be really cool

[@stiltevoordestorm3282]

Megurine_ Sydney yes! I would love a celtic or germanic hairstyle video

[@bibliophilecb]

Seconded! I would love this to be a series, it would be great to learn about ancient hairstyles throughout the ages

[@chloelouisebotha2563]

Megurine_ Sydney Definitely!

[@makeupboss9812]

Celtic styles of braids are beautiful. That would be awesome.

[@Katinala]

Janet Stephens does some fantastic hair recreations. This is one of her videos. Most are not this complicated, but all are pretty fascinating. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3Kce4yNnZalbbc

[@maddie9303]

As a Native American archaeologist, I wanted to say how impressed I am with your warnings for bodies in your videos like these. I've met professional archaeologists who don't bother with it, and that you do is a testament to your character and research abilities. Please keep up the good work! (If anyone is wondering, a lot of culturals have strict death taboos that would make seeing images of dead bodies very upsetting and harmful, in addition to people who may just be uncomfortable with seeing bodies in general. I don't have a problem it, but I know people who do, so it's very awesome to see the time and care being taken to warn people!)

[@silvousplaits]

Thank you! I try to be respectful, especially when it relates to peoples and practices that are still here and still connected with the death scene in question. And actually, you may be a good person to ask this to as I'm still struggling with the decision - lots of people on here request similar ancient styles to this but from different cultures, like East Asia or Navajo and Pueblo in the Americas specifically, but how awful would it be for a clearly non-native such as me to make a video about the squash blossom bun, etc.? Part of me really wants to amplify the hair customs of other cultures that don't get as much lime light, and part of me is afraid that it's ultimately just profiting off of other people's cultures that I have no connection to. I've thought that I could do it in a way that directs people to more in depth sources from actual First Nation/Native American peoples, but that still might not be good enough. I'm not sure.

[@twogungunnar9456]

Silvousplaits Another Archaeologist here....”how awful would it be”? It wouldn’t be awful at all. You’re exploring history and culture, and there's nothing awful about that - it's interesting, educational, and fun (the opposite of “awful”). “...profiting off other people’s culture you have no connection to”. Don’t worry about it. ALL peoples have always used and taken stuff from other cultures. It’s always been that way. This is how cultures evolve and grow. The idea that only Japanese people can wear a kimono, or only black people can wear dreadlocks is a brand new, totally modern conceit. Think about how the world would look if using other cultural styles and ideas was “bad”....we'd all be living in huts and using stone tools. You can do videos on ANY hairstyle or costumery you want, regardless of where it comes from - there’s nothing wrong with it. Period. You’re fine. Keep doing what you’re doing!

[@twogungunnar9456]

@Anny's World "But it is the Internet and she will get a huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuge amount of people offended..." F#%k those people. Their harebrained opinions don't matter. I have two degrees in Anthropology...I'm literally professionally educated on human cultural and physiological diversity, and it's not an exaggeration to say I'm an authority on this subject - "cultural appropriation" is not a real thing, and NO ONE has the right to be offended at anyone else's choice of dress or hairstyle, regardless of that person's race, culture, nationality, or religion. Anyone who does claim to be offended should be ignored - they're sanctimonious jerks who weaponize sympathy and guilt to indulge in a weird pseudo-sexual power trip...they're twisted assholes, and deserve to be treated as such.

[@erindiggs8589]

As someone without a degree in any of the subjects or fields of the other commenters. I love learning about different cultures, especially ancient cultures and their day to day lives. To maybe placate the rude people of the Internet you can put a call out for "models" of the ethnic origins of styles in question and do their hair, you could give them and us a little knowledge just as much as them giving some knowledge to everyone about what they know. Definitely a cultural exchange and I'm sure these "models" would love for more people to know about it too. I hope that all made sense. Also, I really hope this can happen as I am waiting with bated breath. That last part was not written ironically

[@DrGlynnWix]

@@silvousplaits as an anthropologist who lived with the Lakota people in South Dakota for a few years, I would say that it would be appropriate and even good to amplify the hair cultures of Native American peoples. That said, I can understand your concern, and I would suggest that you either reach out to communities to see if someone would like to guest appear on your channel to do these styles or contribute knowledge and be credited in the production of the videos, which are two ways in which you can support/amplify the voices of existing Native peoples and artists doing similar work.

[@tehstormie]

The second style uses a *tapestry needle*, a blunt needle with a large eye. You can get them at sewing and craft stores as well as online

[@silvousplaits]

You're right, clearly I'm not a knitter!

[@jaydehall9731]

I think a yarn needle would work too. But idk those might be two words for the samething.

[@bluesky-uj3jf]

Silvousplaits i have dark brown hair will a dark red henna work in my hair

[@emilysarah8312]

I would recommend a wool needle if you find a tapestry needle too thin. These are pretty common too.

[@kayascroggins5512]

You can even make your own if you have masking tape and lengths of jewelry wire.

[@mademoisellee310]

I love the fact that you're searching for historical sources, it's very important to (I'm an archaeologist, so for me it's really important).

[@MrsBrit1]

Mademoiselle E You might also enjoy Janet Stephens, if you don't already watch her. She is a "hair archaeologist." She recently covered the Valkyrie hair knot, too!

[@silvousplaits]

I'm a grad student in neuroscience for my day job, so I always feel the need to cite my sources!

[@areina1728]

Same. Im an archaeologist with a focus in Celtic and viking archaeology. I clicked on this because my initial reaction to the title was suspicion. I haven't looked at her sources but I am bolstered knowing she has provided some.

[@luxborealis]

I think Silvousplait here is the one of us with the easiest time getting a job. It’s tough enough competition in the field of us historians, I can’t imagine how hard it is to get a dig as an archaeologist.

[@dr.lexwinter8604]

I too am currently unemployed. But that's due to coronavirus not choosing a field that is synonymous with unemployment. ;)

[@omniscient.nescience]

As someone with an inch long pixie cut (think Rosemary's baby) will I ever need this? No. Am I still gonna watch all these videos. Absolutely.

[@AlexaFaie]

My hair used to be a pixie cut and its now hip length. You never know, maybe it will be useful one day!

[@SingingSealRiana]

Hihihi, I started to get into hairstyls after cutting my waist long hair as short as my thumb is wide. Now I start to make use of it, after reaching my shoulders and cutting the quarter above my nack short again. Otherwise my hair would be to thick to achieve even the simplest of buns . . .

[@CarqlineCupcake]

Im danish and its so creepy bc i tie my hair back in a knot but i have never been taught to do that... hmmm viking genes

[@Pavlovska]

Hej danska granne! :D I'm Swedish and I do the same thing. Strange, isn't it? Do you mind if I share a video of my hairstyle with you? Ha en underbar dag!

[@NannetteSpaceCadet]

That was my thought too! I do that all the time, it's convenient.

[@choddle8427]

I was just thinking the same thing! I've been doing it for fun since I was a child.

[@KatieCatWalker]

I guess we have that too In our family. us girls do this all the time to our hair and a few of the girls have hair down to the knees

[@shikkithefirst5393]

I do it too

[@diekje8728]

You can use oils or fats to secure the elling woman braid. Other bog bodies had this to have their hair secured

[@silvousplaits]

Pine resin works well also. Though may be difficult to wash :)

[@stefaninafla]

Flax seeds apparently make a good hair goo.

[@kezkezooie8595]

@@stefaninafla Yes, they do. It's the reason flax goo is used to substitute for eggs in some recipes.

[@AH-cy4md]

I especially like that you demonstrate how to do styles on yourself. It can be frustrating to try to find out how to do a hairstyle only to find videos that have someone doing the style on someone else. It still takes lots of practice! I'm getting so many ideas for things to do with my very fine hip length hair. Thanks!!

[@silvousplaits]

I'm too awkward to ask people to model for a youtube video, so that's how I came to doing hair videos on just myself lol

[@cj222100]

Yes, that's why her channel is my favorite too! My hair is past my waist & it's so helpful to see someone with long hair do it on themselves. Too often I'll see a thumbnail of a great style only to see it being done on a model & little suggestion of what to do if your hair is super long & are doing it on yourself!

[@thecelestialriot]

I happened across your channel while going down a recommendation rabbit hole. I'm happy say that, as a life long tomboy that never wore anything other than a simple bun, you've inspired me to start trying different styles. Somewhere between your easily understood instructions and your patient handwork, I found myself braiding right along with you. Thank you for all the work you put into these videos. I hope you have a wonderful day!

[@silvousplaits]

So glad you like them! Have a wonderful day as well :)

[@Erudessa22]

I wore the third one hiking, and it was great! Kept my hair (which falls to my thighs) contained, braided, and untangled! I highly recommend using it if you've got long hair and are intending to go hiking, esp. with a backpack. It's also really nice because it's easy to explain to other people, so if you're not good at braiding behind your own head, you can tell someone how to do the braid, and wrap it yourself :D

[@maidende8280]

Erudessa22 unpinned/with the end untied? My hair is hip length (I sit on it if not careful); not sure exactly what you mean by thigh length but maybe a bit longer? Is your hair not very slippery?

[@augustynowicz1]

Im norwegian and i was tought in school viking women who were married had their hair up or braided to symbolize their status.

[@Abby_Liu]

*taught

[@augustynowicz1]

English is my second language. I expect you were still able to grasp the meaning, no?

[@sophiafritz8969]

Really? That’s interesting! 🤔😊

[@augustynowicz1]

I also remember you were not considered an adult before the age of 15, you could even kill a man. And not get punished, since youre juvenile. To this day, in Norway. You dont get a record with the police for instance before the age of 15. Unless its horrible crimes of course, like murder. We still practice a rite of adulthood, a costy ceremony( konfirmasjon). Which will happen at age 15, when you are suppose to be an adult. Its a big celebration and all the guests give you gifts or money. I got over 2000 dollars + gifts. My boyfriend at the time got at least 5000 dollars and gifts. And I know some that got more than 10 000.. But thats not the norm, they have a lot of money! The celebration is suppose to have a deep meaning but for most teenagers, its about the gifts.

[@pinkiesue849]

augustynowicz1: that is so informative! My father's side is from Norway & Sweden, and the Lutheran churches here have Confirmation at about that age...I didn't know in the old days it meant adulthood...Did you know the Mexican people have a 15 year old birthday party for the girls, and its a very big celebration? My guess is in the past it meant they could find a husband at that age...

[@jett8193]

Yay! Another fantastic, historically accurate, well researched & archeologically based hairstyling tutorial, which is also entertaining & easy to follow. Thank you once again, for all you do for these wonderful videos & your channel~

[@rebeccafoster8765]

Creative and educational video. I have to practice, you make it look so easy.

[@rebeccafoster8765]

You are so talented. You have beautifu hair. Thank you for your videos

[@IISheireenII]

I love how much research you put into these

[@beatriceandersson7810]

I loooove those historical hairstyles! They look unique and actually wearable (with a few adjustements) Can’t wait to try them !

[@2sp33kiz2b]

Your vivid red hair definitely adds to this already great, easy to follow tutorial

[@chelseab5467]

As an anthropology student just looking for a simple fine hair style video. WOW! Not at all what I was expecting and you have actual links to this historical information! Thank you this was fun for both my brain and my hair!!! Subscribed and can't wait for more videos!

[@sunflowerthebunbunbunny]

Can you please do some female (long hair) easy Celtic or Irish hairstyles?

[@makeupboss9812]

SunflowerTheBunBunBunny Oh my goodness- yes !! I’m a Celtic/Viking mix and I would love to see it.

[@cynhanrahan4012]

Or male, since Brehon Law was not gender specific. Bronze age would be awesome.

[@elizabethwilson5007]

Especially for us Celtics with long curly hair XD

[@thtsmypurseidkyou]

@@makeupboss9812 vikings were the warriors at the time not the people! Itd be better to say Scandinavian rather than "viking" to avoid further confusion and misinformation

[@makeupboss9812]

Little Lionn so I was a little incorrectly stated. Oops , so Scandinavian I am. My ancestors hail from Norway

[@danemeow8]

Thank you so so much for this!!! You have no idea how long I have been searching KZbin for actual ancient Norse/Viking hairstyles. You are amazing and I love the technical research and informative image aspect of your videos as well. I just found you with your Viking warrior video but I am a sub now for life!!

[@judijop]

The historically accurate hair videos are my absolute favorite. Please keep making these!!! I love the old European route that you’ve been taking! If you run out of ideas I think Native American traditional hair styles would be a fascinating route to take as well!

[@spicynoodles3317]

"Gravity applies to hairstyles"... Me- omg this explains so much

[@MrWhangdoodles]

So I as a dude with long hair will look like a valkyrie. A demi goddess of death who brings the souls of the brave fallen to Valhalla. Sounds good.

[@dr.lexwinter8604]

Valkyries aren't demi-gods. They're more like carrier pigeons with boobs.

[@random...3723]

Haha

[@Amy_the_Lizard]

@@dr.lexwinter8604 ...Now I'm picturing a literal pigeon with boobs riding a flying horse...

[@phoebech0421]

This is way easier than I thought! You did a great job explaining. Your hair color is gorgeous, btw! :)

[@silvousplaits]

Thanks!

[@fionamg1390]

I love that you actually do a lot of research, and not only about the hairstyles but also about the techniques. I really liked the first video on this topic but this one is even better.

[@robertinebuckley4245]

This video was the first I ever saw of yours. I have now watched more and I just wanted to say thank you! I have always had long hair (past my waist) and in my younger years I was picked on for my scraggly, unkempt locks. Now that long hair is a popular style, I am now picked on as a young adult for my, still, messy mane. Your hair tutorials are so easy to follow, I have been able to successfully execute many...Thank you so much! It may sound silly but after spending much of my life not feeling pretty, learning some of the styles you have taught have made me feel confident and beautiful. Thank you thank you! Instead of looks of 'what happened to your hair?' I now get compliments of 'who did your hair?' I can't thank you enough. I feel pretty😊

[@dumbfrog6999]

Oh my god, this was so interesting! This makes me appreciate living in a time period where we have bobby pins and elastics. The last hairdo was definitely my favourite, I might try it out today!

[@sophiandidi9065]

These videos are so helpful for my historical fiction novels! Especially when I have to describe _how_ the character does her hair.

[@piwoniakot1068]

Slavic real hairstyles would be nice as well :D

[@paris5410]

Pleeeaase. Yes. This is a must.

[@fankatolkiena2]

I’m not sure how well preserved those are

[@KarinaDoRego]

The Elling braid is my newest work hairstyle. I love the lack of pins needed!!

[@hughjass6011]

Okay, so I'm not the only one who puts their hair in a knot when they have no hairtie. My friends look at me like I'm a madwoman.

[@paris5410]

I try. It never holds in place. 😟

[@hughjass6011]

I usually throw a bobby pin in there if I have one; it does keep it in better. If you wanted to wear that knot all day, I'd put a twisty pin in it.

[@paris5410]

+Micheal Hunt When I don't have a hair tie, I don't usually have pins either. But I will try. Also my hair is a little too short for this.

[@hughjass6011]

My hair is kinda poofy, so it likes to break elastics. :P Have you tried knotting two tails (like pigtails)? That might make it easier. I tend to get a lot of comments with that one... Still not sure if that's a good thing or not lol

[@paris5410]

+Micheal Hunt I have tried the knot with two strands but it needs a hair tie. It's still cool though. I should see if I can just stick a pencil in there. Certainly the Elling woman hairstyles works without a hair tie, though it is more secure with hairsticks or bobby pins or ties probably.

[@DrFranklynAnderson]

Legitimately, 100% thank you for the warning about the bodies.

[@blackaliss9488]

Just wore the Elling woman's braid for today. Most comfortable and lasting hairsyle I have tried. Love it and will continue using it. 👍❤

[@skylark7921]

Also, pro tip (got this from Morgan Donner) for the Arden hairstyle it can be helpful to weave the cord into the braid. This helps anchor the cord in the braid, thus making it more secure and less likely to just slip out of place or even all the way off. Not sure if this was the case in this bog body, esp since it’s so much earlier, but a lot of artwork depicting medieval hairstyles seem to use this method (since the visible ribbons so evenly and neatly follow the braiding pattern)

[@talithamac]

When wrapping braids over the top of your hair, it's better to plait them in 7, rather than 3, so that they will lay flat on the head. My grandmother, who was of German extraction, used this technique when she was young and taught it to me when I was a teenager.

[@miss_mile]

My hair is two feet long (although it only looks one and a half feet in length due to how curly it is). I'm very excited to try the first and second one in a year or two when my hair is long enough to hold the style properly. I could totally do the last one now tho. I'm pumped!!! Edit: OMG I DID THE LAST ONE AND I LOOK AMAZING!!! Not many young black women can say they're rocking a viking hairstyle.🤣❤️ Imma wear it to school tomorrow.

[@gailfattori6518]

I really love these looks. We recently found our family connection to the Vikings. It's very exciting to learn all aspects, especially this because my daughter is a cosmetologist. Great tutorial. Thanks. 🌹

[@TheNinjaInConverse]

These historic hair guides are so awesome! I can't wait for more:)

[@kaleeakorunka7894]

I have been using the simple knot hairdo for years and learned if my hair is wet or damp when I do the style it will stay in all day instead of falling out in minutes. I always put my hair up like this because it is really comfortable and needs no hair ties!

[@MrsBrit1]

Amazing video! I love the ancient hairstyles! They can look so intricate, yet are often quite easy to accomplish. I will definitely be trying the last one. I often wear the "Valkyrie knot", usually with a stick, because my hair is too slippery to stay.

[@julkap4190]

I have just tried the last one. It's pretty easy to do and perfectly holds my long heavy hair (I secured the end of braid with rubber band, just to be sure) :-)

[@Hamster-fetus]

Love the color of your hair

[@florence___5249]

Great video idea and I hope you'll do more of these historical ones. I absolutely love you tutorials!

[@wandametcalf9162]

That's awesome! I never really thought about how people in the past wore their hair. It's cool to see someone recreate them.

[@floralstarlight2873]

I reeeeallly love the arden braid with the cords !! My hair is really straight so I've never been able to keep braids pinned on the top of my head withouth them slipping. Sewing them in with a cord seems like a great solution and also super cute !

[@ameliascalies6665]

i’m very sure you’ve been told this a million times, but your hair is SO PRETTY

[@emilyfalk2161]

I've actually been doing a slight variation on the Arden brain hairstyle for years for myself, all unknowing of the historical context! Speaking as someone with experience doing that hairstyle, I've got a tip. When you start the braids, aim them not down or away from your head, but in, towards the opposite side of your head. Assuming your hair is long enough, this will give you a continuous ring around your head. It also looks smoother and feels more comfortable. I cheat a little, and use tiny elastics at the end of my braids, and pin or clip them in place while I sew the ribbon in, taking the pins out when I'm done. This really is a very comfortable and lightweight hairstyle. I've fallen asleep wearing it, in fact! And I've got a very sensitive scalp.

[@dazmarose6544]

Love these historically accurate hairstyle videos!

[@dresden]

5:46 that's not a knitting needle, it's a tapestry needle, sometimes used to weave in yarn ends in knitting, crocheting, etc. Knitting needles don't have a hole in them to pass yarn through. By the way, love this video. Reminds me of the works of Janet Stephens.

[@engelstraene3]

It's a nålebinding (or needle-binding) needle, which is basically the technique that was used by the vikings (and many people before them, apparently the oldest finding was in Israel) before knitting became a thing. So, in a way, it is an ancient knitting needle ^^

[@maurissadorn7916]

Thank you! That was awesome. Can you do a video on the hairstyles from the show Versailles?

[@inha3635]

I’d love if you could add more the 100 show hair styles

[@famestar4909]

Arrowverse Universe yh nice #lovelyhairstyle007

[@shinebrightbyd]

I love adding ribbon to the crown braids! It adds a little bit of elegance to history!

[@hollyhughes5294]

I am sooo glad you specified that "viking" is not an ethnic term but more of a job description ('viking'was basically the Old Norse for 'pirate')!

[@astridorrberg7753]

No

[@hollyhughes5294]

Astrid Orrberg Please explain then

[@lottalarsson4121]

+Holly Hughes You're close, but it's seams to have been a verb, to go on raiding trip. There were no special pirates/vikings.

[@ladythalia227]

The word Vikingr wasn’t exclusively used for raiders. It’s also used for explorers of land and traders. Though it’s disingenuous to say it isn’t an ethnic description. The definition taught even at universities today is Seafaring people from Northern Europe.

[@alexandraspring687]

I like wearing the Elling braid :) it's convenient to sleep in too/perfect for side sleepers because my hair gets matted easily

[@VivianPinto]

I used to do the first one a lot when I had longer hair 😊 I’m loving the historical hairstyles, maybe you could do a Greek one? Amazing content

[@paris5410]

You should check out Loepsie's channel. She does a lot of historical hairstyles, and recreates famous historical ''beauty becons' " hair and makeup. Along with Silvousplaits she is my favorite hair/beauty youtuber.

[@paris5410]

Sorry I meant beacons, not becons.

[@VivianPinto]

Paris 54 oh she’s amazing, I’m subbed to her as well ☺️ but thanks a lot for the tip

[@burpolicious]

I've never seen these videos, but it popped up in my recommendations today. I watched with surprised interest with the Elling woman's style because this is almost how I do my hair every day for years now. I work a physical job, and my long hair often falls into my face, so I tried to french braid it but it fell apart by midday. I found it was sturdier if I braided it half way, then just added in the rest just as shown here. It is practical and stays in place all day. (Even sturdier if not freshly washed.) I had always been tempted to loop it around through the first half as you demonstrated, but I thought it would draw some weird looks out in public. (I might try it now?) Still, I can certainly see why the Elling woman (and I imagine her peers) would have worn it this way. Very nice to have this little daily thing to share in common with women of 1400BC. Thank you for the informative video. :)

[@annseibert8777]

This is awesome and looks like something I might be able to attempt! Thanks for the video! 🙏🏼❤️

[@famestar4909]

Ann Seibert nice #creativebackstyle

[@famestar4909]

Ann Seibert #lovelyhairstyle007 👌👌👌👌👌👍👍👍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@divaunt]

Love this series! Thank you for continuing it and the addition research you do to make it as accurate as possible.

[@olelokupanahaodev1959]

I just love these historical hairstyles 😊 ♥️

[@AlisonWonderland999]

Fascinating, and beautifully done, and you look gorgeous! I guess one factor in the hair styles people wore is that they wouldn't be using shampoo and conditioner every day 😎 so they'd want something practical, that kept dirty hair off the face and kept it in a neat shape.

[@xLeilanixAllenx]

at 08:20 that exact moment would be amazing looking as a braided bun. instead of pulling it tight, pin as you go.

[@liennuh]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@meinkanta]

I've done this but then put a buncage on it instead of pins

[@connieh2999]

Your hair color is beyond beautiful!!!! Love it! Very interesting video too. I'm loving historical makeup and hair videos as of late. This is the first one I've seen that covers Vikings!

[@redheadrapunzel6088]

For my birthday last year I got a DNA test. I found I have some Viking ancestors. My mama used to tie her hair in a knot and she used to do my hair with the braids and yarn! So amazing! Love your stuff!

[@senecahouston1225]

Same! Well, im adopted. So i thought it was so cool. I wanted to embrace some of this culture because of jt

[@Neuroqueen128]

got one as well it said "99% Scandinavian" and "1% Native American" (1/4 Danish, 1/4 Icelandic and 2/4 Swedish)

[@thtsmypurseidkyou]

It would be more ideal to say that you are "nordic" rather than "viking". Viking only refers to the warriors at the time, not that of the area or even the entirety of the people.

[@ComatoseCutiee]

Okay so Ive never ever had an overwhelming interest in history, I randomly found your video but I watched all of it and appreciated the obvious work you put into it :)

[@Mairi930]

Could you please do a hair tutorial on janeway from star Trek voyager? Love her updos

[@janica.4688]

I love that video. The cutest one is the second one when the braids woven to the hair.

[@noah_vayman]

This is so great! Love your content.

[@famestar4909]

Noah Vayman nice #creativebackstyle 👍👍👍👍👍👍😍😍😍😍

[@oddeyes9413]

This is awesome. I'm working on a larp character whose mother was a shield maiden. I'm playing off of my Nordic/Celtic heritage for inspiration

[@ChildOfAshes1]

How has nobody said yet how much you look like Sansa Stark?! (Sophie turner) I mean WOW!!!!

[@pathetic2399]

I thought she was at first

[@ohsuzeyq_]

I just commented that! i'm crazy about that hair color

[@ns88ster]

That's racist...

[@ennieannie6027]

@@ns88ster i dont get it is your comment sarcastic?

[@ns88ster]

@@ennieannie6027 you are soooo problematic!

[@afull375]

Thank you so much! I’ve been fighting my hair for years and really the only thing it’s good for is braids but they also keep my hair from tangling. I wanted to see what my ancestors did with their hair because my hair is not like other girls and won’t do trendy hairstyles. It may not seem like much of a triumph for some people to get their hair into these styles but it was for me. Thank you again for sharing them!

[@mimimosa259]

Your hair is beautiful

[@saml9816]

I did the Elling braid for the first time on my very fine hair earlier this week. It isn't as long as yours but I tied off the end of the braid and tucked it up into the part against my head. That braid held without falling apart for more than 4 days with hardly any snarls. I was amazed. Thank you for this tutorial since it gave me the bravery to try it.

[@ragelnyg4895]

I guess you don't care that much about my life but each evening when brushing my teeth and each morning when washing my face, I had a repetitive very stupid issue. My hair being everywhere. When human beings have the same issue, they generally have a quite clever solution when they have long hair: to use a hairband. But I was all the time forgetting and repeatedly thinking like an idiot in front of my sink: "Oh, crap, I (again!!!) forgot my hairband." And my hairbands were quite merrily living a life of their own between my room and the sink for my roommates' despair what could lead them to tell me one day: "why the hell aren't you doing like other dudes: having your hair short." Now I can do an Irish ribbon knot. Thanks a million for solving this problem which was quite heavy on my everyday routine and now, I can feel safe my time in this planet won't come to a sudden end for hairband linked reasons! :D

[@ep8246]

Love your context and descriptions :) . Got yourself a new subscriber

[@trunktreasures573]

The ancient crown braid is seriously beautiful 💖 but the whole time I'd be wearing it I'd just be thinking once I get home it's gonna be a nightmare to remove all the cording 😂

[@silvousplaits]

That's why you're supposed to wear it for two weeks straight without washing, just like they did back then ;)

[@mathcamel]

I did the Arden braid this weekend as practice for a costume and I'm just blown away by how comfortable it is.

[@FaeTigre]

I'll be honest... i subscribed the second I saw your channel name 😂😂😂

[@silvousplaits]

Thumbs up for a fellow pun connoisseur

[@SwitchelSweets]

Just in time for renaissance faire season! Thank you! ❤️

[@Taracinablue]

The ancients sewed their hair??? I'm pretty confident I know more than the average American about ancient cultures, but I had no idea about that part. Also, I do the first part of the Elling braid all the time for work... but I might try tucking it around, as long as I can disassociate it from a woman who was violently murdered and stuck in a bog for several centuries. Cool video!

[@DanishButterCookie]

Watch equestrians sew the manes of their horses into small ''rosebuds''. Fascinating and satisfying results.

[@jeyyran]

If you'e interested in ancient hairstyles, I can only recommend you look up Janet Stephens' channel here on youtube! She does a lot about recreating historic hairstyles with historic techniques, hair sewing amongst other, it's very interesting

[@maddiesullivan588]

A bit cocky there aren't we?

[@stacyknox5553]

Thank you for doing this. So many people get wrapped up in the populer tv shows and fail to actually explore the actual history and what they were really like and wore.

[@diekje8728]

This is awesome 🙏

[@famestar4909]

Diekje #lovelyhairstyle007 👌👌👍👍👍👍😍😍😍😍😍👍👍👌👌👌👌

[@bronwynbear5931]

Thank you so much Silvousplaits and everyone commenting for so much awesome information, I am so deeply inspired! 😍 I finally have short hair and yet inspired to experiment!!

[@ohsuzeyq_]

Omg i love your hair color! You look like Sansa Stark

[@Eevee141]

Especially from her side profile. I thought it was Sansa in the thumbnail

[@sunriseschild]

These are pretty fun. As a note on the first style: it doesn't work on thick hair, unless it's also extraordinarily long. A coarse texture definitely helps. I like the braided bun style best, as it works quite well on my hair. I need to try that taping technique sometime.

[@pinkiesue849]

I understand by about 500 a.d., married Viking women had to wear a headscarf, but not single women. Thanks for making this vid!

[@astridorrberg7753]

Not true

[@pinkiesue849]

Astrid Orrberg: please tell us what the truth is..Thanks!

[@lottalarsson4121]

+Sue Elias I'm sorry but no. Headscarf was a christian thing and christian norse married women would wear it. It continued until modern day. Instead married women seams to have only put their hair up, like in a knot.

[@pinkiesue849]

Thank you Lotta

[@aureliecloesen6580]

I did it with my long thin curly hair and it worked great! I ended up making a bun with the braid, pin it down and loose some baby hair around the face and it looks lovely! Thanks for this tutorial, it was clear and easy to follow :)

[@tammyt3434]

It's a little sad to think of these ladies getting up in the morning and doing their hair as usual before dying. There's little or no grey in their hair.

[@annesofiegrumsen105]

Hey, just wanted to tell you that while you're right they were younger women, the bogs they were found in also coloured their hairs. Chances are that if they had grey hair, you wouldn't have been able to see it.

[@lightningbolt5508]

The crown braid is my favorite one ! It looks so cute on you !!

[@katrinepetersen2566]

Just to add to what You already Said in the video. Viking is a title (essentially a job description) for a raider. Like a pirate. Generally, They where kinda looked Down upon in the viking-age, for obvious reasons. So It’s kinda Odd to refer to the entire people as vikings, when They where in fact not. Some historians (besides when dealing with common folk) Will refer to it as something else. That time should be known for many things. As example their navigation, their trading abilities or their architecture (There’s buildings from that time that still stands untouched today) Not their ability to rape women, plounder, burn Down cities and murder children in cold blood. At least That’s how I’d prefer my ancestors to be remembered.

[@silvousplaits]

Definitely agree. Part of the reason they're still so well known and revered is because of the culture, trade, and education they spread rather than just the violence. It's a fascinating bit of history, unfortunately "Viking" is just by far the most recognizable search term on the Internet and KZbinrs owe everything to the SEO!

[@laurenkahre4785]

Katrine Petersen why does it offend you? I have confirmed Viking ancestry and I am not offended. They did rape women and burn monasteries. They took slaves and terrorized the coasts of Europe and beyond. But that’s what they did, I’m not going to white-wash what they did, that would be disingenuous. Accept the good and the bad.

[@sirisongbird]

Too bad the lineage of these ppl has never stopped the pillage & plunder for which they're STILL RECOGNIZED THE WORLD OVER. :)

[@TifSC]

Thing is, when people write down histories, they write what they remember. And what was clearly remembered in England (my country) are the raiding visits we suffered. My ancestors in the Middle Ages wouldn't have been thinking about the culture, architecture, etc. They wrote about the raids, the raping of women, burning of churches, looting, killing, etc. Because that's how we were affected.

[@maidende8280]

Media for a while now has had a strong anti-white agenda based on shaming & rewriting European history & people. Preach!

[@lauribarnes4005]

Love this! I recently learned that I am a direct descendant of Ragnar Lotbrok (of Vikings...yeah, he was a real guy), so I am fascinated by all things viking. I have long, silvery white hair and I'm going to have a lot of fun with these styles!

[@evae6129]

I tried #2 and I guess it was more successful than my attempts at most other styles! It was nowhere near as good as yours, because my hair is shorter and you actually know what you’re doing, but with a little creativity (there were a lot of pins at first, and I used garden twine) I managed to get my hair on top of my head in a braid. Great tutorial!

[@Lazazia]

OMG I love the 3rd hair look! I have shorter hair but it's manageable. I am so doing this tomorrow morning. I just discovered your channel, awesome content!

[@evielee584]

I am IN LOVE with the back knot! It holds all day and I don't need and hair ties or sticks anymore ^~^ This is my new favorite hairstyle that I'm wearing every day :D

[@bookishlaurahanna]

I would love to see you do some Serena Joy hairstyles from the Handmaids Tale and Outlander ones. These were amazing.

[@SofiA-pg9rd]

You saved my life, i have an event tomorrow mid-summer and i was dreading going with some half up-half down Loved the video! Very clear!

[@emilywearsglasses1796]

Oh my god I did it! Yours is the first historical hair tutorial I’ve ever tried and it worked!

[@catherinelempke8451]

Yoooou are my new favourite channel. Thank you! I'm gradually growing my hair out again, and it's so cool to see these practical styles.

[@empressofslavs8783]

Oh, so beautiful! I love Viking culture and the history of them. As other hairstyles to try out, Slavic hair would be really fun to see!

[@apple100000000001]

my hair is finally long enough to be put in fancy braided styles and i can't wait to try out all of your tutorials!!

[@DiamondTeardrop6]

This is really cool. My hair is really thin and fine so I was able to put it into a bun for the first time in my life yesterday so I don't think I'm read for this yet.... but it's really cool to watch.