Coiling

The coiling method of combing and braiding involves dividing the hair into strands, tying them together, and then coiling them on top of the head or on the sides, which is called a "snail bun". In the poem "Ning Palace Words", there is a line "The snail bun exudes fragrance with morning makeup dark and strong," this hairstyle became popular in the Tang Dynasty and can be seen in surviving Tang Dynasty paintings and murals. The princess Yongtai and the fairies in the Eighty-Seven Immortals Scroll all have similar hairstyles. This hairstyle is elegant and decorative, favored by empresses, princesses, and noble ladies, with many variations including single snail, double snail, lily bun, and coiled constant bun. [Ancient Hairstyle] Ladies' portraits are a painting style featuring women from the upper-middle class of ancient Chinese society. This style first appeared in Tang Dynasty ceramics and paintings. Because the Tang Dynasty was prosperous and people lived abundantly, women were often depicted as plump. The classic attire for Tang Dynasty women was a high-waisted robe and skirt set. The high-waisted skirt elongates the legs when worn. The twisting method of combing and braiding involves dividing the hair into several strands and twisting them…