And though pop culture has been largely credited for the resurgence of medieval hairstyles in recent seasons-thanks, Netflix!-we also credit this to their undeniably timeless appeal. That said, hair was a major focal point for the women of the era (actually considered an erotic feature!), and they enhanced, adorned, and styled it in ways to showcase their place in society, as well as, we surmise, to attract reputable, high-born suitors. One of these beloved reminders is the enduring popularity of medieval hairstyles and trends-oftentimes very long and unshorn, and done in romantic styles like braids and twists, they were a prime hallmark of a woman’s status and femininity (nobles typically had longer hair and those of lower birth had it shorter, with servants and monks usually being fully shaven). It was a time period rich in history and culture, the vestiges of which still remain to this modern day. Dragons and knights, kings and queens, castles and magical swords-who isn’t fascinated by the era of courtly love? From feudalism and chivalry to traveling troubadours and the religious Crusades, and even to its shadow side of civil strife, persecution, and the Black Death, there’s definitely a lot to unpack about the Middle Ages, certainly much more than what we’ve enjoyed onscreen with current fantasy shows on today.
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