Finally, Tang - style hairstyles are no longer confined to the all - too - familiar big - head look! When we now mention the restoration of Tang - style, we often associate it with the elaborate big - head look and intricate head ornaments. In fact, this exaggerated style was not the only one in the Tang Dynasty. Many daily - life hairstyles are more amiable. For example, in the TV drama Wu You Du (无忧渡), Song Zuer's hairstyles throughout are more minimalist.
Let's first note that the Tang Dynasty was a highly inclusive era. It not only had the characteristics of the Central Plains but also incorporated those of the Western Regions. There was the capable and tall style in the early Tang and Wu Zhou periods, the elegant and luxurious style in the prosperous Tang, and the elaborate and high - profile style in the middle and late periods. And according to different scenarios, there were grand makeup and hairstyles for formal occasions, and simple and capable ones for daily life. Although each era has its own characteristics, most daily - life hairstyles in the Tang Dynasty were mainly simple buns.
Now, we can see various Tang - style hairstyles in TV dramas. For instance, the early hairstyles of Yang Zi in Guo Se Fang Hua (国色芳华), the hairstyles of Liu Shishi in Zhang Xin (掌心), and the hairstyles of Zhao Lusi in Chang Ge Xing (长歌行) all tend to be single buns or high buns. These hairstyles will surely change people's perception of Tang - style hairstyles and reduce the stereotypes.
Normally, each era has its popular hairstyles, just like how our hair stylists recommend the latest trends. In the Tang Dynasty, there were mainly two popular trends among the common people. One was the hairstyles led by the aristocrats and idols; the other was the grooming styles that became popular spontaneously among the common people. Don't misunderstand that a single hairstyle only appeared in a specific period. Just as we still style our hair in previously popular ways, it was the same in ancient times. So we can only say that a hairstyle was popular, not limited to a certain period.
For example, single or double buns were common in daily life. As the name suggests, they are one or two buns on the top of the head. There was also the 'travel makeup' Fanwan Bun (反绾髻) popular in a specific period of the early Tang, and the Jiaoxin Bun (交心髻) commonly seen in the ladies' paintings of the Wu Zhou period. According to incomplete statistics, the popular hairstyles in the Tang Dynasty included: Banfan Bun (半翻髻), Leyou Bun (乐游髻), Huihe Bun (回鹤髻), Choulai Bun (愁来髻), Baihe Bun (百合髻), Guishun Bun (归顺髻), Panheng Bun (盘恒髻), Jinghu Bun (惊鹄髻), Paojia Bun (抛家髻), Woduo Bun (倭堕髻), Wuman Bun (乌蛮髻), Changle Bun (长乐髻), High Bun, Flying Bun, Cone Bun, Prisoner Bun, Nao Sao Ru Bun (闹扫汝髻), Double - ring Wangxian Bun (双环望仙髻) and various hanging hair buns. These buns could be decorated with various gold and jade hairpins, horn combs, etc., showing a wide variety of styles.
It's also important to choose a bun according to personal features. For example, Liu Shishi and Song Zuer have smaller faces, so they are more suitable for simple hairstyles. Otherwise, the hairstyle will seem too heavy and make them look top - heavy. Song Zuer also tried Tang - style hairstyles before. Comparing with the current set, the difference is obvious. Liu Shishi also tried the big - head Tang - style hairstyle in a CCTV program before. Comparing with the minimalist Tang - style hairstyle in Zhang Xin, the impression is quite different.
So, do you still think that all Tang - style hairstyles are the big - head look? You might as well accept the beauty and lightness of this daily style. Each hairstyle in each era has its unique beauty. Choosing the one that suits the occasion and yourself is the best. In modern times, we can draw inspiration from these ancient hairstyles, whether for a special event or just for a daily change, to show our own charm.
