Strangest Hygiene Practices From The Middle Ages

Strangest Hygiene Practices From The Middle Ages

Shannon Quinn - December 6, 2020

Strangest Hygiene Practices From The Middle Ages
Women spent a lot of time styling their hair. Credit: Bustle

20. Woman Had Intricate Hairstyles

Women rarely cut their hair, and there wasn’t really any time in the middle ages where short hair for women became trendy. Lower-class women typically wore their hair up in braids and buns, because it was easier for them to work. Upper-Class women styled their hair with a more intricate process. Many women used ribbons and metallic wires to help keep their braids and buns in shape. Flowers were also used in their hair for special occasions. Earlier in this list, we mentioned how women only washed their hair on Saturdays. Now, we can see why! On a Saturday, it was fine to take as much time as necessary to pull off these amazing styles. In Germany, men also typically wore their hair long, but they would tie it in a bun on top of their head, and sometimes hide it under a fancy hat.

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