Jul 17, 2019
Historical Fashion: Encased or Bound Hair (Medieval Era)
In the Middle Ages women wore their hair long and typically washed once a week with soap and water. Braiding hair was an easy way for women to keep their hair out of the way from their daily tasks, hair looked kempt, and it kept their hair cleaner longer. Women encased their braids with metal casings which served multiple purposes: it helped to keep the braid together and it showcased the metals that they were able to obtain through wealth. Other styles had women bind their hair in ribbons. These styles were popular until around the 15th century when more elaborate hairstyles and headdresses dominated hair trends [x].
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