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History of Wigs in Ancient Cultures by Md. Shahariar Koushik is a document available to read on EtoBox.

The use of wigs has a long history dating back to ancient Egypt. Wigs were used to protect heads from the sun and were made from materials like human hair, wool, and plant fibers. In ancient Egypt and other cultures, wig styles indicated social class. Wigs grew in popularity and elaboration in Europe starting in the 17th century when King Louis XIII of France began wearing them to cover his baldness, setting a trend. Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, wigs were a major fashion trend among European nobi

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Md. Shahariar Koushik

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EN