Try Not To Be Put Off By These Hygiene Tips From The Past

Published on 09/11/2019
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Makeshift Hair Gel

It is known that the Israelites created a type of hair gel to keep their locks in place back in the day. They mixed oil and ashes (human ashes) to produce this hair gel, and it seemed to work. That is if you can get over the fact that someone’s flesh is the reason for your slick hair!

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Makeshift Hair Gel

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Bright Red Lips

Similar to today, women liked to look their best at all times, no matter the time of day. They often used ochre clays laced with red iron for lipstick. The bright red was similar to many shades of lipstick today.

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Bright Red Lips

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