Viking Braids 2

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Dive into the world of Viking hairstyles with Annette Collin's second book in her “Vikingeflet” series. This guide offers fresh inspiration for braiding hair in styles rooted in Viking Age traditions, suitable for beginners and seasoned braiders alike.

A detailed exploration of Viking braids, makeup, and historical influences brought to life with clear instructions and rich imagery.

Annette Collin, a Danish hairdresser, makeup artist, and active Viking enthusiast, brings her expertise to this second installment of her trilogy on Viking braids. Her books are proudly displayed in Viking museums across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Iceland, as well as featured at authentic Viking markets and festivals throughout the Nordic region.

In this volume, Annette revisits the Viking era, offering new braiding techniques inspired by historical Nordic traditions. The book caters to everyone-women, men, boys, and girls-providing easy-to-follow guidance for creating both historically inspired and modern braids.

Alongside braiding tutorials, the book includes tips for applying Viking makeup featuring beautiful Viking symbols and instructions on weaving wool ribbons using wipcording bobbins. Each braid is clearly marked by difficulty level, “Easy,” “Medium,” or “Difficult”, along with estimated time and materials needed, making it perfect for personal use or as a resource for teachers and workshop facilitators.

The book is richly illustrated with stunning photographs of men and women dressed in authentic Viking clothing, adorned with Viking jewelry, and sporting braided hairstyles. Historical fact pages reveal the sources behind Annette’s inspiration, such as:

• Freya, the goddess of the Vikings: Known for her distinctive hair and braids, Freya is symbolized by a rare Viking Age silver pendant found near Kalundborg, Denmark, depicting a woman twisting her hair, believed to represent the goddess herself.
• Sven Forkbeard’s coin: The first Danish king to mint a coin with his image around 995 AD, likely in Haithabu, featuring a cross on the reverse side.
• Accounts from the Arab traveler At-Tartushi, who visited Hedeby circa 950 AD and documented his encounters with the Vikings.

Enjoy exploring the Old Nordic aesthetic and keep the Viking spirit alive through your hair and style-just as Annette Collin invites you to do. Have fun! ❤️

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