The Witcher (Netflix) ⊽⋈ Queen Calanthe Hairstyle ⋈⊽ Fantasy Updo For Very Long, Naturally Grey Hair
- Posted on 17 January, 2020
- Hair Knowledge
- By Anonymous
I present to you a fantasy hairstyle tutorial based on the Netflix Witcher series, featuring Queen Calanthe’s two styles: a braided half updo and a full updo with a bun.
The Witcher by Andrzej Sapkowski is my all-time favourite fantasy book series, so I was beyond excited to finally see a promising adaptation!
I was really happy about some amazing details they chose to include and a little bummed about excluding others, but oh well, that’s just what adaptations are always like. Alas, my most favourite scene didn’t make the cut either, but I’m still very happy about the outcome.
In the hairstyling department, Queen Calanthe's updos were the ones that first caught my eye. The first one I show in this video, she wears in S01E07 when Geralt of Rivia first questions her about the safety of Cirilla. The second one she wears in the same S01E07 when Geralt seeks her out yet again.
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❁ Promotional photos and still-frames from the Netflix Witcher series:
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❁ The flag on Cintra, from the Witcher Wiki page:
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Hello, This is Anna, the Pretty Shepherd *whisper*. Yes, I've changed my intro a tiny little bit And, if you're wondering why I look like the only make up kit that I could find was the one that I was using when I was sixteen and a goth, and I look like I dressed up as a Wannabe Folk Metal band member then rest assured you're, not the only confused one. So is my mother. I'M at my parents place right now. This is my childhood bedroom Back to my racoon eyes. The reason behind my make-up is that I'm trying to recreate the hairstyle of Queen Calanthe in the latest Witcher series -- based on a book by a Polish author, Andrzej Sapkowski, if I'm not mistaken Polish and Hungarian history and culture entwined for many centuries. So I did recognize a lot of things that this Polish writer wrote about in my own herritage as well.'' Pole and Hungarian, two good friends, they fight together and drink at the end !''. I found a lot of the hairstyles very interesting and I will try to recreate a couple of them., Starting with Queen Calanthe's two.. She does have a signature hairstyle. So all of her styles have some elements in common, for instance, the crown of braid going around her head. For anyone who hasn't read the books played the games or watched the series I'll. Just let you know Queen Calanthe, in kind of a badass warrior queen also nicknamed the Lioness of Cintra, because she's so fierce and brave in battle., And also because the flag of Cintra contains lions. Both of Calanthe's hairstyles. That I'm going to show you how to make. Are probably done with a hairpiece as well as hair, some extensions., I'm just going to try to recreate it with my own hair. Calanthe appears to be wearing some contrasting coloured highlights: --, I'm going to use this vintage thread (. Instead, ), We will start the first hairstyle with a middle parting and then section off the hair into 4 areas.. We will have two front areas just from your ear, upward. And now the back area. We are going to part into 2 halves.. The bottom half will be left to hang loose and then the top half will be used to create a three strand braid for the crown.. Now, because Calanthe's braid is actually a hairpiece, we will try to braid in a way that leaves our hair hanging down straight. To create the illusion that it's actually all going to hang down instead of going braidy-braidy all around the head. *anxious bearded lady noises*, bear with me I'll try to explain.. We will try to section it off in kind of a V shape.. The top area of the hair will come down straight into the middle strand and then the two sides that are going to go sideways into the braid are going to be covered by the top of the hair to create the illusion of the straight-down hair. Pull down With your fingers to make it go closer to the nape of your neck. As soon as you can flip it over tot the side, you can add the ribbon ( /thread ). If you want some extra information on how to add thin ribbon to hair braids, you can watch my video detailing exactly that. Subject. And now you can give this area a little bit of a comb.. We'Re going to pin this braid into a crown. Before you pin absolutely everything into place. We should add the front hairs., And by that I mean we're going to give it a little it of a twist and just on the sides where you should not add pins until you're finished, with this you'll reach in with two fingers and you pull through. And Now we'll do the same. On the other side, Little bit of a twist. Reach in with two fingers. And pull through. And now add a few more bobby pins. Where we've put the hair through the crown. We're almost finished.. We only need to deal with this little leftover braid.. We have a very convenient place to put it because Calanthe has a little bit of a bun in the back. Just twist the air around and add some bobby pins. And that's the finished. Look *Cheery Music* BEER, *Enthusiastic, Cheery Music* For Calanthe's. Second hairstyle. We are going to take this half updo and create a full updo., But before I show you how to recreate that look, I would like to ask you to tell me in the comments which one's of Calanthe's hairstyles did you like most in the series Or perhaps Tell me if you liked the hairstyle of another character and might look into it and try to recreate it with extra-long hair., Also, if you're interested to see more Historical, Folkloric or perhaps Witcher-y Fantasy hairstyles in the future, Do Subscribe to my Chanel And now back to The hairstyle. For the second hairstyle, I will be using an accessory that I created the other day using some leftover broken jewelry that I have hanging around.. I like to save up broken pieces of jewelry that I think might come useful later. On. Is that kind of # Sustainable Maybe.? Maybe it's # Hoarder, But this is the outcome. It'S inspired by the comb that Queen Calanthe wears.. I did take some artistic liberties like adding this little bit in the middle, which I just find more appealing, as opposed to having just the two hanging loops on the side. And the colours of stones. That I chose are as an homage to the Cintran flag, which, if I'm not mistaken, is three golden lions. On a blue field. To start up this hairstyle, we are going to undo the little bun that we created in the middle back. And just wrap it. One more time around the head kind of tucking it under the thicker part of the braid. For the rest of the hair. We are going to create a weird textured bun.. The thing is, I couldn't get a clear enough shot of her hair to decide exactly what was going on there., But this is my interpretation for now.. We are going to create a 5 strand braid.. We just need something kind of flat for texture. *Happy, braid noises*. We need to have about 20cm of braid going on., You don't need to tie it off.. All you need to do is take this hair and start twisting it., Give it a good twist. And the fold it on itself and let it roll up like so.. Now we're going to take the end of the hair and twist it around the base of the bun. Careful not to let your twisted braid, unroll at this point.. Now we will use some bobby pins to secure the wrapped-around hair.. So this is my interpretation of Calanthe's hairstyle, which would not be complete without her comb of course. *Happy, bejeweled, comb, noises* And that's the finished look. I hope you've enjoyed this double hairstyle tutorial of the Witcher series featuring Queen Calanthe's, two hairstyles., And, if you enjoy this kind of content, do Subscribe to my Channel, as I have a full miniature series of the Witcher hairstyles in store. Also give this video a big Thumbs up, if you have any kind of Cintran, Rivian, Hungarian or Polish pride to show off *jokingly angry lioness, noises*
Comments
A H: Wow, that comb is gorgeous! And I love that you embrace your natural grey hair!
HeuteNachtIstMeinTag: I'm halfway through the season and was really hoping that someone would do Calanthe hair! You did great! (I'm also in the process of growing my hair out and videos like this one are great motivation to keep going :D)
Kyriea: Hair GOALS!! I love how smooth you keep your hair, its so pretty! All my braids turn out frizzy cause of my hair texture. XD Also, silly future-video request: You should do a video of fancy-schmancy Dwarven Lady beard-hair! (Ala Lord of the Rings.)
Nancy Frye: Love your hair, love your style! I'm 57 and stopped using henna/indigo a few years ago to let my gray come out. It was subtle at first but it's starting to look amazing. Not as amazing as yours yet, but getting there. Question: what are you wearing?! Did you make or buy? Love it.
misswazzra: So beautiful, thank you for the amazing content!
Bigosia Kwaśna: Polak, Węgier - dwa bratanki! I do szabli, i do szklanki! Hehehe I know it's an old video but ive just found it and I already love your channel! Love from Poland :) xxxx
MrsBrit1: Love it! This was such a good series, as well. Looking forward to the next installment of the show AND your hairstyles based on it!
Orsi S: Lovely video - as usual... you make me want to grow my hair out, to try out these styles! My favorite part is the one present in both styles: the tuck-under-braid-crown thingie
Jan Uzzell: Fascinating and I especially loved when you did the dramatic bit at the beginning! Thank you for the subtitles :D
The LARP Faeries: I love the first style you did so much! I may try it this weekend!
Orsi S: Lovely video - as usual... you make me want to grow my hair out, to try out these styles! My favorite part is the one present in both styles: the tuck-under-braid-crown thingie
Evelyn Adams: The Cintran flag is so interesting to me. Estonian Coat of Arms is three blue lions with a golden background and me being an Estonian and a fan of the series, I feel like this totally means that I have to read the books now. And obviously I have to say how much I loved the video your personality and the jokes are great and #hairgoals
Mary McAndrew: Wow I especially loved the second style, so pretty! My hair is to my waist almost, but I don't think it's enough to to do this.
Vael Jack: I haven't seen the series yet, but I'm really enjoying the costuming and style from it. I'd love to see more of these kinds of videos!
Fran K: I really enjoyed your takes on Calanthe's hairstyles. And I love your energy!
Melissa Ann: You look beautiful! Love the look at the start of the video... the hair and outfit look amazing!
lyric curran: You look like a warrior, wolf, queen, thing? with this hairstyle, clothing, and the color of your hair(which I'm jealous of), and the hairpiece!
K k: Im so glad to find this channel!! Finally i got to know wonderful hair style for my long hair thats pretty, easy!!
Thea Maia: Awesome! I love hearing about the books and your historic information!
Cara Bradford: Loving it!
Lenore Björk: Wonderful video! (as usual) I'm so glad to have found your Chanel! My parents lived in Hungary (Kecskemet) for 4 1/2 years and I visited a lot so it's so lovely to see videos of your very beautiful cultural history. Keep up the good work! Love from Sweden! Szia!
Meredith: So excited for your series! When the show was announced I was like "welp I guess I need to read the books first" one down, so many to go! I can't wait to see your interpretations!!!
Miss Kitty: I came across your videos because of the grey hair to be honest and now I’m letting my grey hair grow out. I wish I had done it sooner but I love watching your videos to help keep me going and to see that while at the moment with hair color growing out I hope eventually I can be lucky enough to have beautiful long grey hair like you. It nice to embrace our true self
ElisabettaVS: I loved your reenactment XD Oh and I do love that make up on you, you look fierce! I liked her updos most, though I didn't get any good look at how its done. I just loved her whole character.
Tegan Ambrosa: Thank you so much for sharing your jewellery bits collection. I'd love to see a video on your creative process of making your own jewellery
Ariane Rainsinger: I also recognised a lot of familiar things in the books, going back enough a lot of cultures are very similar simply for practical reasons.
Miss Lansbury: I'm so excited for this hairstyle series! How do you manage to not get your hairends tangled while braiding? Mine are always knotted and a mess when I try to do a braid which is just a little bit more complex than a normal three strang braid.
Ceren: Could you do a video on Calanthes hairstyle she has when she comes back from battle at Pavettas wedding? I was very fascinated with it because there are so many braids in it. :)
Britta Mai: The second one comes extremely well together at your head. It is perfect.
Amber Atkinson: I love your hair!
Tracy: Calanthe scene re-enactments was perfection, haha. But YOU are my hair hero. And yes, I just hit that subscribe button...
mariah ca: I love your hair!
Josie Are-see: Yay!! Can you give up tips on growing your hair out? It's lovely!!!
Caroline DAmbrosio Designs: The hair comb came out so pretty!! I’m def a hoarder of random thrifted thing but yes I am being sustainable or so I like to say to feed my addiction of buying things at thrift shops
Anne Shirley: This music makes me so happy! Love all your videos! ❤
Ryoko Moonbeam: Wow! My hair is about that long!
Danielle Solano: Your hair is sooooo gorgeous, and the hair stairs are to. I cutted 30cm of mine and now it is barely shoulder length, but it was time. One day mine will get withe and grey highlights, and grow long and strong too .
Swagata Roy: Very motivating videos.I am frm India.i like old styles and fashions.They look more feminine to me..i wacth your most videos..keep on going. If possible make your own merchandise for this fascinating Lovely old fashioned dresses and jwelery. Best of luck.
Erin Thornton: Ahh so pretty I'll have to steal a friend with long hair and play with those ideas
niccyknickers: i wish i could find a clip that big where i live. it looked really pretty!
Seanne McDaniel: Do you think you could tackle Daenarys Targaryn's braided hairstyles from Game of Thrones?? I'm very curious how you'd do it with your natural hair as I'm sure they used wigs.
Midorii Oyama: Úristen, gyönyörű a gyerekkori szobád! Ebben aztán tényleg királynőnek érezheted magad.
Boglárka Kocsis: omg i didn't know you were hungarian, now i'm in shock. your pronunciation is so good :))
Crazy Hair: Great !!!
Lisa Hepps: Since I am 50% Hungarian and 50% Polish (albeit 100% Californian), I had better give this a thumbs up! (Plus, I liked it! )
M T: Wish I had that much hair, mine is so thin right now.
The History Bounder: I'm a quarter Polish!!!!!!!! Yaaaaayyyyyy❤️ ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Sharon Fernandez: I love ornate combs
Terror Tara: ❤️
sadiejosiemom: Just finished watching this a few days ago and tbh, I barely noticed her. I mostly just looked when Geralt was on the screen ~ lol.
Suzy Creasman: <3
respectthefish: every time I see something Hungarian, I smile
anna_chm: greeting from Poland :D
lyric curran: Okay, I have to say it one more time, then I swear that I'll stop, but... dress? where do I get one? please?
Amira Mohamed: Woww
respectthefish: I have past hips hair its gonna make it
Aleksandra Brzezińska: Oryginal Calanthe isn't a warrior queen. :P She's just really confindent, elegant queen. To be honest, I don't like her show version. She's just like female viking from countryside. Not a beautiful, elegant queen with power in her voice and every movement.
Noodles Dorkenson: BEER!
respectthefish: 0:54 bru I love you my bru
Hana Upside down: Cool tutorial, but the fur is gross and distracting.