@Shuang_Shuang

I think hairstyles also served to identify people at the palace - there were so many people that you might not know everyone, and addressing someone higher ranking than you incorrectly could lead to heavy punishment, so distinguishing people by their hair, clothes, makeup and accessories was also very practical

@strefa5195

It also looks quite practical and comfy for everyday work

@RevLee02

I have learned so much from you! Please continue to enlighten us all! Thank you!

@annamossity8879

The intricacies of ancient Chinese customs are astounding!

@ross6753

During the Asuka period in Japan it was a male hairstyle

@ElinBran

The solid style is simple and elegant.

@emilyhovermale1720

Other than being a simple enough to work in and serving as an identity symbol to indicate a more humble status, I also theorize that hairstyle was favored by the girls with that position because, historically, being a servant was probably one of the only jobs a young/unmarried woman could pursue, unless she was very high class. 

I'm not an expert, of course, just observant of patterns through human history. I would love to learn more info about all the career paths available to girls in Ancient China, if any. ☺

@BLdramaClub

Mandarin is amazing ❤
It's characters literally show the shape of things around us.

@elizabethdavis1696

More videos on ancient Chinese hairstyles please!

@havvagokce1441

Understandable choice.
When you have to do your hair, its easier for hair to be placed at the sides so you both can reach more easily and style while seeing what your doing.
Styles where hair is at the back tends to need more assistance. More professional assistance too.

@hvuu1628

also refer to 丫头 ya tuo. refer for girls and maid.

@BrightElk

I’m not gonna lie. There was a time that I thought old fashioned chinese hairstyles looked a little ridiculous and excessive but the more I have learned about them the more interesting they are and some of them are even really beautiful. There is so much care and thought put into them. I certainly enjoy these a lot.

@barbiebarbie1813

They are ancient Chinese not japanese.
During the Tang Dynasty, half of ancient Japan (倭) was Chinese territory. This is where the Chinese lived. The people recorded during this period were local Chinese, not Japanese People (still indigenous). 
Japanese "traditional culture" came from invading the territory of the Chinese regime and seizing local Chinese palaces and a large number of things (including a large number of Chinese books).

The map of the Tang Dynasty of China shown by Japanese scholars includes half of the ancient Japanese territory (Including Nara, an old capital of Japan) . The other half is the local indigenous people (including those whose native language is Japanese). There are more than 100 tribes. 
In Chinese historical records, the "Japanese " king (wa king 倭王/天皇) wrote to It is mentioned in Chinese official letters. In ancient times, the Japanese always called themselves "Chinese中國人/漢人". They called Japan at that time - " China中國/中華". called foreigners-" barbarians蠻夷"

* The situation in ancient Korea and Vietnam was the same as that in ancient Japan. Their rulers and nobles also claimed to be "Chinese". They called the local area- " China" . called foreigners-" barbarians"

In the territories of Japan, Korea and Vietnam today, there are many ancient Chinese buildings. There are thousands of ancient Chinese tombs (including a large number of murals and unearthed cultural relics) and tombstones. They include a large number of Chinese character records (including bamboo slips and oracle bone inscriptions). There are also reasons During the war, a large number of ancient Chinese objects and cultural relics were robbed. They have not yet been returned to China. 

* To this day, more than 1,000 ancient Chinese tombs (Qin & Han Dynasty) have been unearthed in North Korea, including a huge number of ancient Chinese objects and books.

@broatehra6552

It looks really cute and practical, I love it 😊❤

@pr0b13m_chi1d

Also serving girls were usually not married
If they married they would leave the place they were serving to go serve their husband's family and have children so it makes sense they all wore their hair that way

@dmhq-administration

That's kind of pretty! 🥰🤗💖

@PulcherIkhthyes

Yes I have and this video is great. I vaguely remember my grandpa telling me this but I think over 30 years I have forgotten this. Thank yoy❤

@marietanguy6445

It is very becoming and elegant

@leondee918

Even hairstyles could be so sophisticated in China history. China is the real deal now and then, no doubt

@AC-ni4gt

It makes sense why I saw them in a book classified that way. I remember it from a book I saw as a student in high school.