| Over the course of history, the wig, a man made | | | | the decades that followed, the more grand the era, |
| head covering of real or artificial hair, has come and | | | | the more eccentric the wigs looked. Eventually, with |
| gone from fashion time and time again. Both men and | | | | the outbreak of the French Revolution both fashion |
| women have worn wigs since the earliest recorded | | | | and wigs lost importance. It was not until after 1820 |
| times. The ancient Egyptians shaved their heads and | | | | that wigs became popular again. |
| wore wigs as a way to protect them from the sun. | | | | Over time wigs have come in and out of fashion, |
| So wigs have really been around for thousands of | | | | whether the wearing of wigs were for personal |
| years. | | | | adornment, as a symbol of social status, profession, |
| For centuries now, wigs have varied from the | | | | or political office, or for religious purposes. Before the |
| elaborate styles to much smaller variations, including | | | | days of synthetic hair production, wigs were normally |
| the wearing of hairpieces and false locks and braids. | | | | made of human or animal hair. Wigs and hairpieces |
| As for today, people basically wear their own hair, | | | | again came in to fashion in the 1960’s, and |
| reserving the use of wigs for the movies, parties or | | | | demand for the product suddenly soared. |
| sometimes-following chemotherapy. However, it is | | | | Researchers worked hard to develop a quality |
| important to realize that wearing wigs was not just a | | | | synthetic hair for the wig market. |
| trend in the world of fashion. Wigs often served | | | | Today wig and hairpiece makers enjoy a lucrative |
| practical purposes such as a protection against cold | | | | wig market. Keeping up with new styles and market |
| weather or rain. | | | | trends, today’s easy care, lightweight wigs offer |
| Taking a look back on history, it’s known that | | | | consumers the versatility of quick and simple fashion |
| different styles of wigs also have played a significant | | | | changes. Wigs are no longer used as a status symbol, |
| role in fashion. Depending on the era, wigs frequently | | | | they are often used for fun to compliment a |
| were worn as a sign of wealth or were linked with a | | | | costume that one maybe wearing. And, of course, |
| particular profession. During times of war, wigs even | | | | there are some unconventional people who enjoy |
| were used to intimidate the enemy. | | | | changing their hairstyles on a regular basis and find |
| Under the reign of French King, Louis XIII, who lost | | | | that wearing wigs is the easiest way to do so. Wigs |
| his hair as a young man, the “Along” wig for | | | | have been around for centuries and over the years |
| men became a vital part of every garment. The | | | | the trends have changed. One thing is for sure |
| more exquisite wigs came from the French, whose | | | | though; wigs will be around for a long time to come. |
| customs were popular among the fashion world. In | | | | |
