krøllbøyles

Krøllbøyles are a type of hair accessory originating from Scandinavia, specifically associated with Norwegian and Danish traditions. The term translates roughly to "curl clips" or "hair curlers." Historically, krøllbøyles were used to set hair into waves or curls. They were often made from pliable materials like fabric, rubber, or sometimes thin pieces of wood or bone. Women would wrap sections of damp hair around the krøllbøyle and secure it, leaving it in place for a period to dry. Once removed, the hair would retain a curled or waved shape.

The design of krøllbøyles varied. Some were simple rods that hair was wrapped around, while others incorporated a mechanism for securing the hair in place, such as a hinge or a tie. They were particularly popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a less damaging alternative to heated curling irons or other styling methods of the time. While the use of modern heat styling tools and different types of rollers has largely replaced traditional krøllbøyles in everyday fashion, they remain a part of cultural heritage and are sometimes seen in historical reenactments or traditional hairstyling. Their name reflects their specific function in creating 'krøller' (curls) through a 'bøyle' (loop or clip) like mechanism.