Wig Styles by Signe

Wigs and hairpieces have been fashioned out of many different materials over the centuries. Wigs have been created not only from human hair, but also from horse, yak, and buffalo hair. Wool, feathers, and synthetic fibers have also been used for wigs.

The term "wig" is a shortened version of the 17th century English word "periwig." Wigs are simply a head of hair made from something else - almost anything else depending on need or fashion at the time.