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What are the most popular beauty tricks among Egyptians?❤
First off I love your blog, sending love from Cairo <3
A lot of modern day Egyptian beauty secrets are inspired by the ancient Egyptians. It’s really interesting to see how these practices have been preserved through generations and have survived migration and colonisation.
Salon culture
Visiting Salons regularly is very big here. There is an abundance of salons EVERYWHERE and the prices are very reasonable. Many will choose to get their hair done weekly. Getting manis and pedis is also a popular choice. Regular facials are also increasing in demand.
I would recommend the movie ‘Caramel’ to those who want to learn more about the salon culture in the MENA region, it’s incredibly accurate.
Kohl
The ancient Egyptians used to apply kohl for purification purposes and to protect themselves from any evil. My grandmother applies kohl daily, she makes it at home, for purification purposes. Most girls nowadays will apply it to make their eyes look more intense. It’s definitely my favorite step of my makeup routine, it makes such a nice difference. I’ll probably have to make a whole post on kohl, how to make it, how to use it and the history behind.
Lemon water rinse
My grandmother always told me to soak my hair in lemon water. personally I like to use it as a rinse (and mix it with ACV). It makes your hair very shiny and is good if you have hard water.
Henna
Henna! what a fun topic. My grandmother and my mom use henna on their hair, it is a natural hair dye and it also strengthens the hair and is good for it. I do a henna mask every 3 months, the color doesn’t really show up since I have black hair but I do it for it’s benefits. When I visited the new museum and got to see the mummies of Egyptian royalty they ALL had their hair dyed with henna.
Henna designs are also very popular especially around special occasions or religious holidays. Henna was first used for it’s cooling properties but now it’s more of a fashion statement. I absolutely love going to salons and getting a henna design on my hands.
Some people also like to apply henna to their nails, you end up with this reddish orange, I am personally not a fan of it. It does strengthen your nails though.
Olive oil, Argon oil and Castor oil
Pure, natural oils are very popular here but especially the 3 mentioned above. Castor oil is sourced from Egyptian farms, it is commonly used to grow hair and is also used on the lashes and brows. Olive oil is, most commonly, from Palestine, it is used very heavily in cooking due to it’s health benefits, it is also used as a hair oil or as a body moisturizer. We get our argon oil from Morocco, it is commonly used for the hair and in face masks.
Sugaring
The first method of hair removal I was introduced to was sugaring. To make the paste all you need is sugar, honey and lemon, it’s all natural. It was first used by the ancient Egyptians and now by modern day Egyptians, It’s less painful than waxing and exfoliates the body and removes dead skin cells. It’s definitely one of my favorite methods of hair removal.
Rose water
There are many uses for rosewater. It is also occasionally used for cooking. Rose water can be used as a moisturizer or as a facial spray. Rose water is also used for soothing after hair removal. It is also a common ingredient in masks. It’s a wonderful ingredient and it’s on pretty much every Egyptian’s dresser.
Moroccan Hammam and Ghassoul
While technically a Moroccan practice it’s very common all over North Africa and the Middle East. I have a moroccan relative who gets a Moroccan hammam once a week, sometimes even more. I have memories of my mom getting at home Moroccan hammam services weekly.
Moroccan hammas consist of sitting in a steam room and you are given some ghassoul, it is a type of soap made of clay from mountains in Morocco, you are also given some exfoliating gloves.
First, you exfoliate your body, then you wash your hair, the ghassoul clay can applied all over your body, face and hair as a masks. Occasionally henna is used on the hair. Massages with Argon oil afterwards are very common as well.
Musk and jasmine
These are two of the most popular scents in Egypt, among men and women. They are usually applied in the form of a fragrance oil.
Nivea cream
Nivea is surprisingly popular in Egypt. It is used daily all over the body for moisturization.
Glycerin
Hyaluronic acids hotter sister. It’s been inside every Egyptian house I have ever been in. It’s usually the same red tub.
Hammam cream and Hammam zeit
Hammam cream and hammam zeit are used to nourish the hair before washing it. Hammam zeit is done on the scalp, it is done by applying an oil, usually from the ones mentioned above, on your scalp. Hammam cream is used for the rest of the hair shaft, you apply a hair mask to the ends of your hair. Both are done simultaneously. You then will cover your hair with a shower cap/ plastic bag and wash it after a few hours.
Avoiding sun exposure
Due to colorism and modesty people tend to avoid the sun like the plague. Pale skin is definitely the beauty standard so many avoid tanning, that coupled with the fact that many people’s bodies are covered from head to toe means barely any skin is exposed to the sun. On the plus side, skin cancer rates are quite low.
Embracing your curls
This is quite new but I have noticed more and more Egyptians embracing their curls, it was only a couple years ago when people would get their hair chemically straightened because that was the trend so it’s nice to see people not fighting against their curls and damaging their hair.
Honey
I was always told as a child to take one spoon of honey per day for it’s health benefits. It’s also used as a moisturizer and in masks and occasionally in baths. It is said that Cleopatra used to soak in a bath full of milk and honey for it’s exfoliating and moisturizing purposes.
Frankincense and Myrrh
They are most commonly soaked in water and drank daily. they have endless health benefits and they are incredibly good for your skin and hair as well. They are also common ingredients in masks. Occasionally, they will be used as part of bukhoors to purify the house.
Aloevera gel
Aloevera is used to soothe sunburns and is blended and applied to the hair shaft. Many people rub a slice of aloevera on their face daily.
Cornflower + rosewater mask
This is a mask that my cousin used to make ALL the time. It’s really simple, just a blend of cornflour and rosewater, it smells HEAVENLY and makes your skin super soft.
Makeup trends
A winged liner and red lip combo is something that I have been noticing is getting more and more popular.
Hair trends
Straight short blonde hair and a wavy Balayage are common looks, and of course embracing your curls is increasing in popularity.
Fashion trends
Modest fashion is mostly inspired by Turkish fashion, other than that many of the mainstream fashion trends are veryy popular here. The whole boho chic/ hippie look can be seen all over Sinai especially in Dahab. Not everyone dresses modestly, although it does seem like it. It’s always nice seeing the fashion scene in Cairo and Egypt evolving.
Diet + Physical activity
I’ll keep this one short. Lots of fresh fruit, very little processed food and overall nutritious food. Swimming and tennis are some of the most popular sports here.
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NotesJournal Guide for Self Growth.
What do I need to let go of that is holding me back (fears, bad habits, trauma, toxic relationships, etc)?
What limiting beliefs do I have that’s making me feel stuck?
What are 5 things that I am grateful for today?
What are some excuses that I often make for myself? How can I stop myself from using them?
What’s something I didn’t believe I could do, and accomplished anyway?
What is distracting me from reaching my goals?
Am I happy with how I spend my time? Do I need to change some things?
What do I like about myself? What don’t I like about myself?
What makes me feel happy, and high vibrational?
What are 5 positive things about myself, and my life?
What are some ways I can get out of my comfort zone?
What are some positive affirmations I can follow?
What are some intentions I’d like to set?
What does my dream life look like, and what needs to be done to achieve it?
What is my motivation?
What are my life passions?
What are my strengths, and weaknesses? How did I earn my stengths? How can I better my weaknesses?
Where do I want to be in 5+ years from now?
What does my ideal day look like?
What is something I’ve been wanting to do, but been too afraid to try, and why am I afraid?
What are my top goals for this year, and what needs to be done in order to reach them?
What do I struggle with the most?
What do I need to heal from?
What have I learned about myself from the past?
What does confidence mean to me?
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