Tudor Standards

If you think dyeing your hair is a modern trend, think again. Women have been changing their hair color for centuries, and in Tudor times, the color of choice was blonde. But instead of reaching for a bottle of hair dye, Tudor women had to resort to some pretty extreme measures to get the look they wanted.

One popular method was to use a mixture of sulfur and lead to create a blonde dye. This was no easy task, as the mixture was highly toxic and could cause serious health problems. But for Tudor women, the desire to have golden locks was worth the risk. So the next time you dye your hair, take a moment to appreciate the fact that you don’t have to put your health on the line to look good.