The discovery of Merit’s ancient Egyptian wig sheds new light on the personal grooming and beauty practices of the elite during the 18th Dynasty. Unearthed in the early 20th century, this ...

Ancient Egyptians wore wigs just like their counterparts in Mesopotamia, Crete, Persia, and Greece. Linen, sheep’s wool, animal hair, or human hair that had been hardened with beeswax were the ...