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False rumps & rotten teeth: 400 years of bizarre beauty practices

History Extra podcast

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Historical Pursuits of Youthful Beauty

This chapter explores historical beauty routines focused on maintaining a youthful appearance prior to cosmetic surgery. It covers unique remedies, hair dye challenges, and the use of wigs in the 18th and early 19th centuries as popular beauty solutions.

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