SnappyDragon | If it was 1350, this video would get me demonetized @SnappyDragon | Uploaded April 2022 | Updated October 2024, 16 hours ago.
I spent a month using Medieval hairstyles, hair care, and no shampoo to prove that hair in the Middle Ages wasn't dirty . . . and since I was combing my hair out twice a day anyways, I filmed a goofy intro. No, this is not 100% based in historical fact, but it is true that uncovered, loose hair in the middle ages was a far bigger deal than it is today! Why yes, I have absolutely no qualms about brazenly displaying my uncovered head on the internet 😛
The idea that Medieval people didn't bathe or clean their hair is a myth, not historical fact. After years as a professional hairstylist, I tested Medieval hair care methods for a month to prove that while Medieval people didn't wash their hair (often), in the middle ages hair could still be kept clean and healthy. On this channel, we take historical myth busting very seriously : seriously enough that I went a month without washing my hair to debunk this myth. Historical hair techniques relied on braided hairstyles, diligent combing, and veils or headscarves. Nearly every medieval hairstyle uses braids to keep hair protected and tangle-free, whether it was high medieval fashion or an everyday easy historical hairstyle, and regular combing of the hair took the place of hair washing to keep hair clean and conditioned. Headscarves and veils were also extensively used in middle ages hairstyles to protect hair and keep it from getting dirty. Changing to a clean headscarf or veil also helped keep medieval hair clean!
Medieval hair care is completely different from modern hair care, but it still has its uses! This technique of medieval hair washing can help keep your hair clean and healthy in situations where hair washing isn't possible, like camping trips or when you have plumbers in your house for two weeks (like I did. . . . ). These methods were useful in Medieval times and plenty of other times and places too, and I hope this medieval hair tutorial + vlog helps show how.
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My double-sided comb and reproduction hairpins are from Rigr Crafts (thanks for the free PR samples, I love them!) : rigrcrafts.com
I spent a month using Medieval hairstyles, hair care, and no shampoo to prove that hair in the Middle Ages wasn't dirty . . . and since I was combing my hair out twice a day anyways, I filmed a goofy intro. No, this is not 100% based in historical fact, but it is true that uncovered, loose hair in the middle ages was a far bigger deal than it is today! Why yes, I have absolutely no qualms about brazenly displaying my uncovered head on the internet 😛
The idea that Medieval people didn't bathe or clean their hair is a myth, not historical fact. After years as a professional hairstylist, I tested Medieval hair care methods for a month to prove that while Medieval people didn't wash their hair (often), in the middle ages hair could still be kept clean and healthy. On this channel, we take historical myth busting very seriously : seriously enough that I went a month without washing my hair to debunk this myth. Historical hair techniques relied on braided hairstyles, diligent combing, and veils or headscarves. Nearly every medieval hairstyle uses braids to keep hair protected and tangle-free, whether it was high medieval fashion or an everyday easy historical hairstyle, and regular combing of the hair took the place of hair washing to keep hair clean and conditioned. Headscarves and veils were also extensively used in middle ages hairstyles to protect hair and keep it from getting dirty. Changing to a clean headscarf or veil also helped keep medieval hair clean!
Medieval hair care is completely different from modern hair care, but it still has its uses! This technique of medieval hair washing can help keep your hair clean and healthy in situations where hair washing isn't possible, like camping trips or when you have plumbers in your house for two weeks (like I did. . . . ). These methods were useful in Medieval times and plenty of other times and places too, and I hope this medieval hair tutorial + vlog helps show how.
Join my Patreon for behind-the-scenes updates, pattern diagrams, research lists, monthly video chats, and more! patreon.com/snappydragonstudios
Or, you can buy me some Ko-Fi : ko-fi.com/snappydragon
Follow me on IG for more stitchy business : @missSnappyDragon
For business inquiries, send an e-mail to : SnappyDragon at TBHonestSocial dot Com
I do not take personal costume/sewing or research commissions.
Want to send me letters? Send mail to PO Box 3884, Berkeley CA, 94703! Letters and cards only please 💚
My double-sided comb and reproduction hairpins are from Rigr Crafts (thanks for the free PR samples, I love them!) : rigrcrafts.com
