Who invented wigs?

History of Wigs - Ancient Wigs Wig is a covering for the head made from real or artificial hair. It is used as a fashion detail, to hide baldness or losing of hair, as a religious practice or as a costume. read more

History Ancient use. In Egyptian society men and women commonly had clean shaven or close cropped hair and often wore wigs. The ancient Egyptians created the wig to shield shaved, hairless heads from the sun. read more

The history of wigs in France stretches back to the reign of Louis Xlll who went prematurely bald. To disguise his baldness he began wearing elaborate wigs. Historical records indicate that the first independent wigmakers' guild was created in 1673. read more