Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard, seen, or come across the spectacular event of the Pharoah’s Golden parade that took place on Saturday evening. While the entire ceremony and event were mesmerizing, it also gave us the chance to identify and get familiar with the mummies being transported.
One of the 22 mummies being transported was Queen Tiye (1398-1338 B.C.). The royal mummy was Amenhotep III’s wife, mother of Amenhotep IV, Queen Nefertiti’s mother-in-law, and Tutankhamun’s grandmother. While all this makes her an important part of ancient Egyptian history, there is a reason why photos of her mummy are the talk of the internet: her hair.
While the Queen is part of the 18th dynasty and died a very long time ago, her hair is not only still intact, but also looks extremely thick and healthy. Here’s why:
Queen Tiye’s hair routine
Queen Tiye’s Hair Routine
There’s a reason why Queen Tiye’s hair is so thick and healthy and it’s based on the hair care and hair routine that was common at that time. Here are the elements used by Ancient Egyptians, including Queen Tiye’s hair routine:
- Beef fats
- Beeswax
- Azelaic acids
- Castor oil
- Pine Oil
- Pistachio essential oil
After seeing Queen Tiye’s flowy and thick hair strands, the Institute of Technology and Bioenergy in Russia conducted a research study where they examined the hair of 3 mummies to help them reach the above conclusion.
Further reading:
- Meet the Incredible Women Who Performed at The Pharaohs’ Golden Parade Ceremony
- Best Dressed Celebrities at The Pharaohs’ Golden Parade
- This Is the Best Summer Curly Hair Routine
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