Medieval Times - From medieval Clothes to Hairstyle

Medieval Times - From medieval Clothes to Hairstyle

The medieval times were more famous for the things they did not show, more than what they did. Most of the time, women wore headdresses and caps to cover their hair, only a hint of it is seen from the edges. It was also during this time that due to paranoia, such as during the time of witchcraft, diseases, and religious fervour, that women were compelled to act as what was believed to be then as 'normal'. Hence, it was scandalous if not threatening to upset one's maker and go against social norms. Showing hair, was even, at some extent, scandalous.

When hair was shown, it was often times braided. Some would let it hang loose but it wasn't a good practice then to show one's hair in public or use alot of make-up, lest you be accused of witchery. Thus, it was more practical to follow the fashion of religious followers than flaunt one's beauty.

Medieval braiding was the norm then, as there were several kinds of braid: four-strand, weaving style, three-strand, and twist-and-cross. Not all women could afford to have their hair in such fashion; many of those who sported this look were wives of men with means. But no matter how beautiful one's hair might appear to be, they were often concealed. Thus, the beauty of a woman simply relied on her medieval clothes and her feminine features.

Today, however, renaissance festivals are a good way of commemorating the time that has come before us. It is a great opportunity to bear witness to a time that has once passed, where women were more caged, their options for clothes, hairstyles and even hair colors were more limited.

Renaissance fairs provide us with a more in-depth look of history and what we have achieved through the ages. And while braided hair might still seem common in renfairs, there are many who have opted to go with different styles, trying to establish what was then with what is now and how much has actually changed both in hairstyle and human perception throughout the ages.

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