Pretty Historic

In Watcher's series "Pretty Historic," Selorm Kploanyi and a rotating guest dig into beauty and fashion trends from history, from Cleopatra's makeup routine to the extravagant wigs of Marie Antoinette's era. They learn the background, try the looks on themselves, and then decide whether each trend belongs in the past or deserves a place in the present. It's a light, curious watch for anyone who loves beauty and the stranger corners of history. Which centuries-old trend will earn a comeback?

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Schedule: Weekly
So far: 3 episodes
Where: YouTube, free

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Episode 1Episode 1: We Tried Cleopatra’s Makeup Routine • Pretty HistoricFri, 7/2221 min
In the first episode of "Pretty Historic," Selorm and guest Marielle Scott try out Cleopatra's makeup routine, ingredients and all. Should this ancient Egyptian beauty trend stay in the past, or does it deserve a comeback?
Episode 2Episode 2: We Tried The Extravagant Wigs That Killed Marie Antoinette • Pretty HistoricFri, 7/2921 min
Selorm and guest Ryann Graham try on the extravagant wigs of Marie Antoinette's era – towering, elaborately decorated hairstyles. Should this trend stay in the past, or does it deserve a comeback?
Episode 3Episode 3: We Bathed In Wine Like Mary Queen of Scots • Pretty HistoricFri, 8/518 min
Selorm and guest Jen Chae climb into a tub of wine, just like Mary Queen of Scots supposedly did. Should this royal beauty ritual stay in the past, or does it deserve a comeback?