An Ancient Hair Removal Techniques in The Middle East
An Ancient Hair Removal Techniques in The Middle East
Among the ancient Egyptians, a clean-shaven face was a symbol of status. According to Herodotus, ‘Egyptians are shaven at other times, but after a death they let their hair and beard grow.’ They used depilatory creams, razors and pumice stones for this purpose. Both sexes shaved themselves bald and wore elaborate wigs. The practice of removing hair was not limited to the face and head. Egyptian women beeswaxed their legs. They also used depilatories made of starch, arsenic and quicklime. [Continue]
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