30+ Ancient Greek Women's Hairstyles. Braided hair then eventually became the hairstyle of choice. From the greek κεκρύφαλος, kekryphalos, is a type of female hairstyle from ancient greece, forming a net or a strip of fabric holding the hair on the upper.

Spartan women wore their hair long, braided, and pinned up, whereas athenian women had more elaborate. Ancient greek hairstyles were diverse and often quite intricate. Just like in many modern day cultures, greek women would cut their hair short when in mourning.







