Wigs were first worn by the Egyptians thousands of years ago, while Europeans later used wigs to cover open soars and baldness caused by a syphilis outbreak during the renaissance. Here are some amazing facts about wigs that will blow the talcum powder right off your head.

Wigs. The reasons for wearing them aren’t quite as mysterious as the facts that surround them. Hairpieces, like Amore wigs can add volume to thinning hair or give us a stylish solution to hair loss. Wigs haven’t only been worn to cover up baldness though; Mozart, Queen Elizabeth and Louis the 14th loved wigs for their high (literally tall) style.

Beloved actors like Nicolas Cage wear wigs, and not just for roles, but to hide those unsightly bald patches – have you seen photos of him recently? And have you ever seen Rihanna’s real hair? Who knows, have you?

Wigs were first worn by the Egyptians thousands of years ago, while Europeans later used wigs to cover open soars and baldness caused by a syphilis outbreak during the renaissance. Here are some amazing facts about wigs that will blow the talcum powder right off your head.

Wig Fact 1 – Mummy wore a wig

Where better a place for the birth of head covers than a desert where the sun beats down relentlessly? The first hairpieces were worn by ancient Egyptians for ritual purposes, although the nobility shaved their head, and slaves were forbidden from wearing them. Because wigs were worn during ceremonies they were often elaborately decorated with ribbons, beads, and gold. The wigs were made of human or horse hair. The fashion of the early Kingdom dictated either long straight-haired wigs or short curly locks.

Wig Fact 2 – Charles II wore his mistresses like he wore wigs

Charles loved having mistresses, and everyone knew it, even the other (jealous) mistresses. He had fourteen illegitimate children and over fifteen lovers. Rumour even has it that he had the pubic hair of his favourite mistresses made into wigs. That’s a nice way to remember the people you love.

Wig Fact 3 – The Sun King protected his head from the sun

Louis XIV ruled over everything from empire to fashion. He didn’t care much for hairpieces until, like most men his age, male pattern baldness nudged him towards wigs. He loved the new look and began commissioning an impressive collection of 1000 wigs made by an army of 40 wigmakers.

Quick Wig Facts:

  • Queen Elizabeth had her own sizeable collection of over 150 wigs.
  • Wigs were originally called perukes, then periwigs, then wigs for short.
  • The most expensive wig of all time was auctioned for $10,800, it belonged to Andy Warhol.

Wigs have been with us for a long time, and they’ve only got better with time. We no longer need to powder our hairpieces to participate in the latest fashions, and far from the tall monstrosities that rested on the heads of 18th century aristocracy, human hair wigs such as Amore wigs look more like real hair than ever.