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INPRIMATU
Hair removal, hygiene and status
  • In excavations in Worxeter, England, more than 50 Roman spills have recently been found.
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Irudia: English Heritage
Irudia: English Heritage

Experts have not surprised the discovery, as the Romans used to remove hair from the whole body. What was initially called hygiene extended to the whole Empire, to cooler climates, with other nuances.

The individual removal of hairs from the body was a painful and prolonged task, performed with the help of slaves. In addition, depilation separated the good Roman citizens from the “barbarians”.