Wig is a false covering of hair for the head. The name comes from the word periwig. The custom of wearing wigs dates back to ancient times. Egyptian mummies have been found with them. The ancient Greeks and Romans wore them. In the 1600’s, the French made wigs fashionable. Wigs then became large, heavy, and expensive. Usually they were powdered white. Wigs were worn by nobles, courtiers, ministers, judges, doctors, and professional people. English judges began wearing wigs in the early 1700’s and still wear them today. Wigs were fashionable in colonial America and became popular in the 1960’s and 1970’s. They are also worn by people who are bald. Quality wigs are made of the best grade of human and artificial hair. Some wigs are made with a netting that allows the wearer’s hair to be drawn through the net to mix with the hair of the wig.
