Hair was a crucial part of Renaissance women’s fashion. Different social classes adopted their own individual hairstyles that expressed their lifestyles and social standing. Renaissance hairstyles may typically feature long locks, but can also be modified for shorter manes. Take a look at these eye-catching designs:
Space Buns
Space buns are an easy Renaissance hairstyle to create, provided you have all the appropriate styling tools on hand. A good comb, clear elastics, hairpins, and your preferred styling spray should suffice; add some rhinestones for extra bling if you like! This stunning Renaissance-inspired braiding technique will turn heads. This technique shows off texture while still looking polished and put together. Ideal for medium-length natural hair, this Renaissance style offers a quick way to tame curls while showing off their stunning texture. To complete this style, edge control gel can be applied on roots using a brush to smooth baby hairs down. While creating this style requires the help of another, its success more than makes up for any extra effort!
Berets
Beret is a classic Renaissance hairstyle that doesn’t have to be as challenging to achieve as it first seems. Ideal for women with long and thick locks as it creates the appearance of volume; however, bobs and lobs can also use styling techniques like pinching to achieve this look. Back in Renaissance times, women’s hairstyles reflected their social class. Peasant women favored simple braided updos, while middle-class women preferred more intricate curls and intricate hairpin designs. Noblewomen donned even more elaborate styles ranging from high updos to cascading veils. Bead and jewel embellishments give a beret a more medieval vibe, perfect for weddings and other special events where you want to look like a queen. Add this embellishment for an instant princess effect!
Two Headbands
Flat headbands like this add a modern flair to any look, featuring adjustable fabric ties that allow it to be worn either pushed back for a Blair Waldorf-like appearance or for vintage or Renaissance costumes. Renaissance women typically swept their hair into a roof or bun on top of their heads and secured it with decorative hair accessories like ribbons, flowers, or jewelry to secure it in place. Men tended to shave off facial hair before donning beret-style caps adorned with feathers or jewels on top of their heads for protection from rainstorms. This Renaissance hairstyle adds volume to your wavy locks while maintaining their natural curls. Plus, its gorgeous knit design is great for themed parties or events. However, this style requires longer locks if yours are short; consider using extensions or wigs to achieve this desired length.
Braids
Renaissance hair fashion was an integral component of Renaissance culture, and different social classes had their styles for their hair. Peasant women often kept it plain and practical, while middle-class and nobility women could wear styles that reflected their lifestyle and wealth. Women wore various hair accessories in Renaissance times, ranging from jeweled barrettes and berets to intricate hairpins and elaborate pins. These accessories would look spectacular whether worn with formal gowns or casual jeans and tops. If you want a Renaissance look without having a full head of hair, try wearing small braids around your face in an attractive arrangement. This style works exceptionally well for bobs and lobs. Cornrows were often worn as a sign of social status in Africa, with their pattern signifying which tribe you belonged to and your position within it. Wearing them tight and tidy was one style; more extravagant styles included embellishments such as shells, glass pieces, coral pieces, or flowers into the braids.
