Men's hairstyles in the style of the Vikings: varieties and selection criteria
Viking-style haircuts suggest different options: for long and short hair, with braids, a bun and a beard. Historically, their origin is associated not only with the desire to plunge their enemies into terror, but also with basic hygiene during long hikes. Such hairstyles are an invariable attribute of masculinity and even severity, and this helps modern men to use it in order to create a brutal image.
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Scandinavian styles fit with surprising ease into modern life, moreover, are at the peak of their popularity.
- Various hairstyles with braiding for long strands. Perhaps these are more complex models, which include very long hair at the top of the head and high shaved temporal zones. Long curls rise from the forehead to the back of the head, braided into 3-4 pigtails (as many as possible), and form a thick braid at the back of the head, which can be secured with dark elastic bands.
- An interesting option that creates a daring and freedom-loving image - tight braid at the back of the head with the main part of the hair shaved. The braid can be replaced with tightly twisted braids.
- The hit of the season - shaved whiskey and top bunch. This is a trendy, popular hairstyle that allows for some liberties, for example: long sideburns or a small, but preferably thick beard.
- Less problematic in terms of grooming are short haircuts with a shaved back of the head, combed on the forehead or disheveled bangs. At the same time, at the temples, the hair can remain quite long or be shaved - it all depends on the personal preferences of the man. By the way, this style is close in style to the fashionable hairstyle of andekart, but it can be considered more individual and original.
- A hairstyle with long flowing hair and a beard of different lengths with and without dreadlocks remains a traditional model that does not lose its relevance. Some touches can make it even more spectacular, for example: a side parting and shaved hair on one side of the head and face, braids among the mass of flowing curls, the top strands gathered in a ponytail or bun, while the rest are loose.
The mohawk can also be attributed to the Viking style, just add a beard and mustache to the extravagant top.
Advantages and disadvantages
Probably, it is not worth mentioning how impressive any variations of the Scandinavian style look, and, of course, this is a huge plus of such hairstyles. But the main advantage of these models is that, despite the external complexity and the presence of long hair (not always), their design does not interfere with everyday activities.
Well-groomed long hair, as well as a beard, in the general Scandinavian cult were important elements of a noble and free person, and a shaved head was the personification of extreme squalor and, in fact, the stigma of a slave.
Therefore, even with a shaved back of the head and temples, the Vikings left part of the long hair on the crown or crown of the head, which they braided, tied in a ponytail or bun. It becomes clear that this was done not just for beauty, but for convenience. At the same time, a man always has a choice when to wear his hair loose, and when to collect it on his head, so as not to interfere.
Let's move on to the cons.
- A certain disadvantage of styles with long curls left is the need for thorough care, shampooing, the use of anti-dandruff products and to add volume to the hair. Otherwise, the hairstyle will look messy.
- Despite the convenience in everyday life, most hairstyles with plaits and braids require fixing with additional means: gels, wax, varnish. This is necessary so that individual (shorter) strands are not knocked out of the total mass, otherwise the severity of the image will be violated.
- A clear disadvantage of all Viking haircuts is the rapid regrowth of hair on the shaved parts of the head and face. It must be understood that this will require their regular removal, and not all men are ready for such daily self-care.
Despite the shortcomings, in favor of the northern exotic is the fact that it goes well not only with casual and sporty looks, but also with the classic style of clothing.
Who are they suitable for?
In the modern world, shaving your head is no longer a shame, and with thin hair, this procedure is considered the best way out of the situation. Many men with healthy and thick curls do this to free themselves from the need for constant grooming, which takes precious time. However, a beard and long curls are not always perceived positively, especially if there is a problem of loss of strands, flaws that make the hairstyle and general appearance indecent and unkempt.
You can easily understand that models with an abundance of vegetation, typical for Scandinavians, are relevant only for men with healthy hair and the absence of any defects.
When choosing a hairstyle with Scandinavian roots, you should keep in mind:
- most of all, the existing options for northern styles are suitable for men with thick and slightly curly hair of light shades;
- as for shaving, it is only suitable for men with thick hair, because the hair left on the crown will have less volume;
- stylists do not recommend trying on such images for men after 40 years - it is believed that they will look older than their age;
- also men's hairstyles of the Vikings are incompatible with unhealthy, oily, too thin and gray hair.
In general, when choosing such a haircut, you should always be guided by common sense and understand that mohawks and shaved whiskey are more suitable for young guys with rather masculine features and an athletic figure, otherwise there is a risk of looking, at least, ridiculous and funny.
For an analysis of Viking-style hairstyles, see the video.
