The word ‘medieval’ sparks memories of queens and kings, religious crusades, traveling minstrels and knights, and dragons, all of which are brought to us through today’s fantasy shows.

However, there is so much that we can unpack concerning the middle ages. It was an era rich in culture and history, the relics of which we still adore today.

One of those vestiges which endured the test of time and still resonate with 21st century fashionistas are medieval men’s hairstyles. But how did men style their hair, and how did it look like during this era?

During Medieval times which, according to historians, lasted between the 5th -15th century, significant importance was attached to the hair. For instance, shaving hair was a sign of showing great humility. As such, monks shaved their heads, starting in the middle and left a narrow strip of hair around it.

For noblemen, long hairstyles were a common practice. They let their hair grow out to longer lengths and either styled braids, disconnected undercuts, buns, masculine ponytails, or let the hair flow naturally. Sometimes they parted their hair in the middle.

However, there is one group that revolutionized men’s hairstyling during the middle ages. Though they lived a thousand years ago, Vikings had an unusual preference for hairstyles.

These historic warriors rocked some of the most rugged medieval hairstyles that most men cannot resist today. In fact, you will be astonished to note that most of them are still rocked in modern days.

If you want to change your looks with the most epic hairstyles, then this is where you should start. They say old is gold, and because of this, we have ransacked the internet and collected the best medieval male hairstyles that you can embrace today.

1. Shaved Head and Beard

Though most medieval hairstyles featured long locks, some men opted for something which was low maintenance but still kept medium length beard. And for this matter, a long beard was considered manly.