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Wigs are an essential beauty item for many black women. Although African- American women comprise only 13 percent of the total female population in the United States, they purchase more than 50 percent of all retail wigs, weaves and hairpieces sold to women. Catalog and online sales of wigs, hairpieces and hair extensions are growing exponentially. Thirty percent of African-American women prefer purchasing their wigs from catalogs.
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Wigs are a great costume accessory. Even an inexpensive wig can make your french maid costume more authentic. a long glamorous wig or short bob wig make a great cheerleader accessory; a baroque wig is perfect for a Marie Antoinette costume; a bright colored party wig adds fun and flavor to any women's costume, and a long, straight wig is essential for a witch, vampiress or Morticia costume. Men's costume wigs (jumbo afros, pompadour wigs) can transform him into a pimp, elvis or a rock star, or try the mullet and a pair of buck teeth for that "bubba" men's costume.
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Wigs are formed on an open-weave mesh that allows for ventilation. They're fitted with adjustable tapes along the temple, or with elastic and Velcro around the ears. They wash easily (every two weeks is recommended), and you can set them with sprays or gels. But don't try to dry them with a hair dryer or curling iron. Heat can soften the glue and cause the wig to lose its shape. In addition, be careful when you're cooking.
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Wigs can be made with several different features. Some come with a monofilament top - a transparent mesh that gives a natural look to parted hair, with the balance of the wig being either hand-made or machine-made. Some wigs are entirely hand-made, some are entirely machine-made, while some are a combination of both (the top being hand-made with the rest of the wig being machine-made). Some synthetic wigs are made of heat-resistant fibres that can withstand heat up to 350 F.
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Wigs have seemingly been worn throughout history, even on the genitals (see merkin); the ancient Egyptians, for instance, wore them to shield their hairless heads from the sun. Other ancient peoples, including the Assyrians, Phoenicians, Greeks and Romans... used wigs. Curiously, they are principally a Western form of dress — in the Far East they have rarely been used except in the traditional theatre of China and Japan. Some East Asian entertainers (Japanese Geisha, Korean Kisaeng) wore wigs (Katsura and gache respectively.) as part of their traditional costumes.
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From the dawn of civilization, man's fascination with hair, and indeed Wigs has been evident. Ancient Egyptian paintings depict men and women alike adorned with elaborate wigs and hairpieces. Indeed, images of Egyptian beauty Cleopatra would not be complete without her infamous blunt ended, jet black wig. Similarly, Roman noblemen and women were renowned for wearing wigs and hairpieces to emphasise their superior status.
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