The Assyrian styles were similar to the Egyptian styles in that wigs and false beards were worn by the upper classes.

Did ancient Persians have beards?

The Ancient Iranians grew long beards, all Iranian Kings wore such beards. One Ancient Iranian bearded King ordered his steward’s head to be cut off, and on its being brought to him, remarked, “what a pity it was,that a man possessing such fine mustache & beard should have been executed.”
 

Did Assyrians have curly hair?

Assyrian kings and nobility around 1500 BC liked curly hair. To achieve the look, they had their hair curled with iron bars heated in a fire, starting a trend that lasts today – albeit a little more safely. The Assyrian’s wore hats, but underneath they had curly hair.
 

How did pharaohs wear false beard?

use in ancient Egypt



…a metal false beard, or postiche, which was a sign of sovereignty, was worn by royalty. This was held in place by a ribbon tied over the head and attached to a gold chin strap, a fashion existing from about 3000 to 1580 bce.

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