Henna in Ancient Egypt: The Original Nail Art of the Pharaoh

How 3,000-Year-Old Beauty Rituals Still Inspire Us Today* ![Close-up of a mummy’s henna-stained nails with ancient Egyptian cosmetic tools. Image suggestion: Use a museum photo of Tutankhamun’s manicure set.] Long before gel polish and nail salons, the ancient Egyptians perfected the art of manicures—with henna as their signature shade. Archaeological discoveries reveal that henna wasn’t just a beauty staple; it was a sacred ritual bridging life and death. Let’s decode the secrets of history’s first nail artists.