Ancient Egyptian Hair Hacks: What Cleopatra Knew That We Forgot

Hey Follicle Fam,

Today, I’m putting y’all on to some ancient game—straight from the sands of Egypt! 🇪🇬 Cleopatra wasn’t just a queen; she was a beauty icon who knew how to keep her hair laid and luxurious. So, let’s hop in our time machines and talk about how the OG Egyptians handled their hair care.

Hair Oils Fit for a Pharaoh 🥥✨

The Egyptians were no strangers to slathering on those luxurious oils. They used castor oil and almond oil regularly to moisturize their strands and keep their hair strong and shiny. Remember how your mom told you to “grease your scalp”? Well, the Egyptians might’ve been the ones who started all that. These oils helped protect their hair from the harsh desert heat and dry air. Talk about using what you got! 🌴🔥

DIY Masks and Growth Treatments 🍯🧅

The Egyptians took natural DIYs to a WHOLE new level! They made hair masks from honey and fenugreek seeds—a combo that not only strengthened the hair but also gave it some extra bounce. Honey is a natural humectant (keeps moisture in), and fenugreek seeds were like their go-to miracle ingredient for hair growth and shine. ✨

Now, here’s the wildest part: they used onion juice mixed with animal fats as a hair growth treatment! 🤯💆🏽‍♀️ The thought of rubbing onion juice on your scalp in the desert heat might sound like a hard pass, but they swore by it to maintain those sleek hairlines and keep their edges intact. And hey, science actually backs this one—onions have sulfur compounds that can boost circulation to the scalp.

Hair Care Wisdom That’s Still Relevant 👑🌿

What blows my mind is how the Egyptians understood the power of plants, oils, and herbs without all the modern tech we’ve got today. It’s like they knew the secrets of nature intuitively. Sure, I’m not gonna tell y’all to run out and grab some animal fats 😂, but using ingredients like honey, castor oil, and fenugreek seeds in our routines today shows that sometimes the oldest tricks are still the best ones!

If Cleopatra could keep her crown in place and hair on point in the desert heat, I’m sure we can learn a thing or two from her routine! 💁🏽‍♀️✨ So, what ancient remedies have y’all heard of or even tried? Drop a comment and let the scalp squad know! ✍️💬

Until next time,

Follicle Nerd 🧡