Poppaea was everything Nero had ever wanted: she was smart, vivacious, charming, and she liked to have fun. She was also a head-turning beauty, with alabaster skin and beautiful curls the color of amber.
And she took good care of her good looks: slaves brushed her distinctive hair for an hour every day, and her facials could take up to four hours. A herd of donkeys followed her everywhere to provide milk for her daily baths, guaranteeing her fair and silky complexion. Nero liked soft skin, and what Nero wanted, Nero got.
Poppea also enjoyed luxury: she wore the finest clothes and jewelry and was among the most fashionable women in Rome.