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What was henna used for in ancient Egyptian times?
Used to color hair and other things. Believed to have the power to ward off danger.
Which plant was used to color hair and skin in Ancient Egypt?
The Ancient Egyptians colored their hair and skin with a reddish color called henna. They also used Red Ochre mixed with fat to make a reddish blush and/or lipstick.
What was Cleopatra's hair color?
'Being Egyptian, it's safe to say that Cleopatra's hair color was black like most Egyptian or desert-like living people."--Actually, Cleopatra wasn't Egyptian."Cleopatra was in fact a blond ( reddish blond to be exact). That's because she was not Egyptian. She was a Macedonian Greek, with hair as blonde as Alexander the greats. "-User:Stacystatik
Why did the ancient Romans smear pigeon feces in their hair?
to lighten their hair color
Which plant was used to color the hair and skin in Egypt?
The henna plant
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