The Symbolism Behind the Hairstyles in "House of the Dragon"

It's a bit unclear if Princess Rhaenyra genuinely wants the Iron Throne or instead wants her father, King Viserys, to merely keep his promise by ensuring she remains heir. Regardless, from her hairstyle, it's clear who Rhaenyra looks up to — her uncle, Daemon. While her father has shoulder-length tousled waves, her uncle has longer, straighter hair for much of the series. Rhaenyra's hair is about the same length as her uncle's, albeit with a bun or braid of her own. The only time her hair has the more wavy look of her father is after she bests a rampaging boar, which adds some bloody highlights to her hair.