Reconstruction of virgin hair style Roman god fire fire

For the first time, researchers have recreated the Vestal virgins hairstyle, considered the oldest in Roman times, on the head of modern models.

According to the Live Sccience site, Vestal virgins are nuns who perform sacred responsibilities, such as guarding the fire of the family goddess Vesta. They were recruited before entering their age and vowed lifelong unmarried.

The Vestal virgins are exempted from many social laws, which always limit the rights of Roman women. Their famous hairstyle sini crene symbolizes virginity and is considered the oldest hairstyle in Rome.

A close-up of a nun's hairstyle keeps Roman god fire. (Photo: Live Science)

'These are the six most important women in Rome except the wife of the Roman emperor' , Janet Stephens, Baltimore hair stylist and amateur archaeologist who deciphered the secret of her braids. Virgin Vestal, said.

Ms. Stephens presented her findings at the annual meeting of the American Institute of Archeology in Seattle. The amateur researcher revealed that he started to care about neck hair styling after seeing a bust at Walters Art Museum, Baltimore.

After trying out a failed classical hairstyle at her home, Stephens spent seven years studying and learning about hairdressing techniques during the Roman Empire.

Vestal maiden's hairstyles are restored
head a modern model. (Photo: Live Science)

However, the Vestal maiden's hairstyles are especially challenging because the top-class ornament covers most of their hair. In sculpture and other art forms, the details of Vestal's braided hair are often overlooked.

With only two artifacts in hand - Vestal virgins - Mrs. Stephens has finally successfully reconstructed the mysterious hairstyle: First of all, Vestal virgin's hair will be divided into several parts, each will be braided into 6 separate braids, including a pair of pigtails running across the head, above the ears. The hair around the forehead border will be tied around a string attached to the back of the neck. The remaining hair left around the face will then be braided into the last 7 braids.

Next step, 6 braids will be wrapped from the back of the head and tied in pairs. The end of the braids will be rolled out in front of the head and make sure the pigtails keep the folds above the ears. Finally, all 7 braids were tied and rolled under the decorative rope ties.

If only using the tools of the ancient Romans, one would take 35-40 minutes to complete the hairstyle. Even so, Vestal virgins are more likely to have their hair slave, so the hair-making time will be less than 10 minutes if two or more people do it.