Surprising Facts About the Vikings and How They Really Lived

Vikings prefer blonde hair

The Vikings were very obsessed with blonde hair to the point that those who were not born with it would bleach their hair and beard to look blonde. Blonde hair just seemed to be their ideal beauty standard.

Source: Herald Weekly

Those who were born with dark hair used soap with a high concentration of bleach. Considering that men use it for their long hair and bird, it sounds like a hassle. This kind of soap is also effective when it comes to getting rid of lice.