Though it is quite hard to prove the usage of beads and leather slips woven into Viking braids, the gravesites are full of these little trinkets, leading to believe that some of these jewelry pieces were used for securing the ends of braids

Both Viking men and women were described as wearing their hair long and well-kept. Their manes were also known to be of deep red or very fair colors, creating the fierce Norse men looks

Though basic Viking-inspired hairstyles are doable at home, braiding such as this one, requires the attention of a professional. Vikings were very clean regarding hygiene standards of their times, but they've still washed their hair only once a week, so most of the braiding was done in such a manner that the hairstyle wouldn't have to be redone more often 

The Viking men were known not only for their bravery and savagery but also for well-kept appearances with long often braided hair and meticulously groomed beards. Precisely because of that, these men were regarded as wife-stealers and maid-charmers, which caused the jealousy and bewilderment of their husbands and fathers

This year alone more than 40 Viking reenactment festivals and markets are to be held all over Europe. Viking tradition fans often try to recreate the costumes and styles as historically accurate as possible. And no Viking reenactment costume goes without the intricate hair braids 

Children in the Viking period weren't much differentiated from adults - though they did play with wooden toys, they also had to do much of the same chores the grownups did. Playing with such toys as wooden swords also led to useful sword fighting skills as they grew up

Viking women were no timid housewives - recently the discovery of a female Viking warrior grave was made, proving that the Norse women were not only beautiful but also as bold as their men 

Sankthans or summer solstice is celebrated each year after the sunset of June 23rd. Many bonfires are lit, and nobody sleeps on the shortest night of the summer. Though now this festivity is often related to the birth of Saint John, originally it's a pre-Christian celebration

Viking hair combs were not only a functional household item but also an ornate piece of jewelry. Often made from ivory, whalebone or deer antlers, the combs sported traditional Norse ornaments

Viking hairstyles might seem as elaborate and hard to do, but anyone can master these braids with a couple of tutorials and a few repetitions. And we think that it is totally worth the effort!