Outdated hygiene practices that are anything but clean

They Used Lard to Style Their Hair

In the 18th century, towering hairstyles were a major status symbol, and people went to great lengths to keep those structures in place. The secret? A thick pomade made from pig or sheep fat, which was applied like hair gel.

The problem was quite unpleasant: they didn’t wash their hair for days, leading to horrible smells and even insect infestations. Beauty could be eye-catching, but it definitely wasn’t clean.