Princess Leia has arguably lost her crown in the Sci-Fi hairdo stakes. And it's all thanks to the ladies (and quite a few gents) of Game of Thrones. Set across the fictional continents of Westeros and Essos (think Medieval England crossed with Middle Earth), several noble houses are engaged in civil war in a bloodthirsty bid for the Iron Throne. Cue many swordfights, bitchslaps and (literal) backstabbings, added to that a great deal of sex and scheming off the battlefield, with a few dragons, giants and monsters thrown in for good measure.

The hairstyles are just as intricate as the storylines, with an array of flowing Lady of Shalott-style tresses, tumbling Pre-Raphaelite crimson curls and ice-blonde beach waves. And most importantly, there are braids, braids and more braids, in styles more complex than a Rubik's cube. And since the cult show hit our screens, everyone from Hollywood to Haywards Heath has been dusting off the braiding skills from their infant school days in a bid to assume the mystical allure of Daenerys, Sansa and the gang.

So sit back with a cup of wine and click the gallery to embark on an epic journey through the 34 greatest hair moments in Game of Thrones. Winter is Coming. (For them at least).