Human Hair Wigs And Their Usage In History
Human hair wigs are still a prevalent fashion accessory, despite being made and used so many years ago. They date back centuries and while the reason for their uses have changed over the times, they have not gone anywhere. It's interesting to see the time line of usage for human hair wigs, from mens wigs to wigs for women, and their various meanings. The first instance of wigs go all the way back to the ancient Egyptians, who used wigs to cover their shaved heads from the sun, to keep from getting sun burn. Egypt weren't the only ancient civilization to use them though. They were also found to be worn by the Greeks, Romans, and Phoenicians, to name a few. The wig fell out of favor for a good long while, but made it's reappearance in the 16th century. It was the first time wigs were used for fashion. It was also the first time it was used to cover hair loss. Lice was also a rampant issue at the time, so wigs made it much easier to take care of. People would shave their