Why was Claire’s hair cut short in Outlander?
During Outlander Season 6, Episode 6, Claire’s hair was cut short. Why would someone do such a thing while she was so ill?
It wasn’t an easy episode for Claire. During Outlander Season 6, Episode 6, she succumbed to what everyone initially believed was dysentery like others on the Ridge were suffering from. However, after getting through the fever, she knew that she didn’t have dysentery, and neither did Tom.
That’s a mystery for another article. During the episode, Claire’s hair was cut short. Why would someone do that to her? It’s all do to with the beliefs of the time.
Malva and Mrs. Bug cut Claire’s hair in Outlander
When Claire pulled through the fever, she immediately realized that her hair had been cut short. She was understandably distraught. It wouldn’t be right for a woman of the time, but also, Claire liked her hair the way it was.
There was heart in it, especially from one of those involved. Roger explained that Malva and Mrs. Bug cut Claire’s hair while everyone else was out. Malva’s actions may have been malicious, but Mrs. Bug was likely doing what she thought was right. Claire’s fever was high, and many at the time would have believed getting rid of hair would help to bring the fever down.
Of course, Roger, Jamie, and Bree knew that wasn’t something to do. Roger notes that Brianna was furious with Malva and Mrs. Bug. However, Bree also helped to make the haircut look good instead of the jagged cut that Malva and Mrs. Bug quickly did to start with. At least hair grows back.
This is something that happens in the books, but the haircut is much shorter. It’s described as being almost completely shaved off, and many fans will certainly be happy to see that wasn’t quite what happened in the series.
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