Two of many possible sources for some ancient nobility having red or blonde hair: https://redhairedroots.com/2018/04/ancient-egyptians-had-red-hair/ https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/new-research-shows-some-ancient-egyptians-were-naturally-fair-haired-005812 Personally, I've never heard of a person from the Middle East or further south in Africa telling their children, "When I die and before I am laid in my tomb make certain to dye my gray (or black) hair to a red (or blonde) color.