Historical Hairstyles: the Real Hairstyles Worn by Viking Women

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Doing your hair like a stylized Viking shieldmaiden looks awesome and has gotten really popular. But how did the real Viking women wear their hair all those centuries ago? Watch this tutorial to find out! Historical/archeological sources used:

Difficulty: Easy - Moderate Hair Length: at least armpit length Materials: long string of cord/yarn, hairstick (optional) Skills needed: English braid Time cost: 5-40 minutes ideal hair type: any If you guys like my videos, please subscribe, give me suggestions/requests, and share! And consider donating to my Patreon page at patreon.com/silvousplaits. Every little bit helps me continue making videos for you, plus I offer some cool perks for my patrons in thanks. This is NOT a sponsored video. -------- Find me elsewhere on: my website, silvousplaits.com Patreon.com/silvousplaits www.facebook.com/silvousplaits twitter @silvousplaits Instagram @silvousplaits_hairstyling Pinterest, / silvousplaits Tumblr, / silvousplaits Brands that are interested in sponsorships can contact me at silvous.plaits@gmail.com ----- Music "Village Consort" copyright Kevin MacLeod under CC Attribution 4.0 License. Artist website: incompetech.com

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pulling the tail through the hole

pulling the tail through the hole

pulling the tail through the hole

cut two lengths of rough cord

cut two lengths of rough cord

cut two lengths of rough cord

wrap the long ends of the cord around the braid

wrap the long ends of the cord around the braid

wrap the long ends of the cord around the braid

tying off the ends of the braids with a couple nuts

tying off the ends of the braids with a couple nuts

tying off the ends of the braids with a couple nuts

make a smaller circle at the back of your head

make a smaller circle at the back of your head

make a smaller circle at the back of your head

stretch the middle of the cord

stretch the middle of the cord

stretch the middle of the cord

tuck any extra length of the cord under your braids

tuck any extra length of the cord under your braids

tuck any extra length of the cord under your braids

pull the tail of the braid out the other side

pull the tail of the braid out the other side

pull the tail of the braid out the other side

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Historical Hairstyles: the Real Hairstyles Worn by Viking Women

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Key moments

pulling the tail through the hole

pulling the tail through the hole

pulling the tail through the hole

cut two lengths of rough cord

cut two lengths of rough cord

cut two lengths of rough cord

wrap the long ends of the cord around the braid

wrap the long ends of the cord around the braid

wrap the long ends of the cord around the braid

tying off the ends of the braids with a couple nuts

tying off the ends of the braids with a couple nuts

tying off the ends of the braids with a couple nuts

make a smaller circle at the back of your head

make a smaller circle at the back of your head

make a smaller circle at the back of your head

stretch the middle of the cord

stretch the middle of the cord

stretch the middle of the cord

tuck any extra length of the cord under your braids

tuck any extra length of the cord under your braids

tuck any extra length of the cord under your braids

pull the tail of the braid out the other side

pull the tail of the braid out the other side

pull the tail of the braid out the other side

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Key moments View all

pulling the tail through the hole

pulling the tail through the hole

pulling the tail through the hole

cut two lengths of rough cord

cut two lengths of rough cord

cut two lengths of rough cord

wrap the long ends of the cord around the braid

wrap the long ends of the cord around the braid

wrap the long ends of the cord around the braid

tying off the ends of the braids with a couple nuts

tying off the ends of the braids with a couple nuts

tying off the ends of the braids with a couple nuts

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