Can we talk about the fact that Elsa’s various hairstyles through both movies correspond to the amount of freedom she is feeling in her life???
Frozen
Coronation day: Tight braided updo, not a single piece loose, no mobility. She’s scared for her life. Afraid of being queen, of showing herself to the world. Scared of hurting Ana.
Let it Go scene: Loose braid but still contained and tied off. More mobility but still limited. She has taken the first step towards her freedom but she is still terrified. She doesn’t know what she wants for sure, she’s still locked down by her fears and doubt but moving slightly for the first time.
Frozen II
Classic Braid for first half
Ocean scene: Takes hair out of braid to put into ponytail. Almost completely free and movable, restrained just the tiniest bit. She has decided to do what she thinks she has been called to do. She’s left everyone to set out on her own and make her own way. She’s still uncertain about her purpose causing just the tiniest bit of hesitation and restriction, but she’s actively moving forward in her life. She’s almost free.
Show Yourself scene: Completely down and loose hair. Not a single piece pulled back. 100% free and natural. And Elsa has discovered her purpose in life. She has finally shed her self doubt and fear to be the person she was meant to and wants to be. She’s finally free. Free from her forced roles and expectations, but most importantly, free from her own self doubt self imposed limitations.
CAN WE JUST TALK ABOUT THAT.












