How did people from ancient India shave their beard?

There is evidence of highly advanced ideas of self beautification and a large array of various cosmetic usages both by men and women, in ancient India. Many of these practices were subtly interwoven with the seasons (Sanskrit: Rutus) and the normal rituals of life (Sanskrit: Dinacharyā). read more

The evidence we see on ancient wall murals proves that some Egyptians did have hair on their faces. Even with their obsession for personal cleanliness they also thought though that a beard was the sign of a real man, of masculinity and dignity since the beginning of time and that it could give a man status. read more

Ancient Men used knives for shaving their beard. Barbers operated in saloons where they shaved their customers beard using Knives and Small Swords. Most of the men in those days preferred Not to Shave as it reduced their Manliness. read more