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I'm a hairstylist. I tried Medieval hair care and went a month without washing my hair

Apr 29, 2022 · 473.1K views

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Hair
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braiding
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Medieval

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DescriptionI used Medieval hairstyles, hair care, and no shampoo for a month to prove hair in the Middle Ages wasn't dirty! Time for historical myth busting. Brooklinen is having their Birthday Sale right now until May 4th! Get 20% off all Brooklinen products here: https://bit.ly/SnappyDragon_BrooklinenApr22 The idea that MedieMore
I used Medieval hairstyles, hair care, and no shampoo for a month to prove hair in the Middle Ages wasn't dirty! Time for historical myth busting. Brooklinen is having their Birthday Sale right now until May 4th! Get 20% off all Brooklinen products here: https://bit.ly/SnappyDragon_BrooklinenApr22 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 hea

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