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Fun Facts about Wigs!!
Friday, September 13, 2013 • 12:07 PM • 0 comments

Wigs have existed ever since ancient times and it is interesting how it has transformed in present day fashion world. In ancient Egypt, men use wigs to shield their shaved head from the sun. Then in the 16th century, shoulder length wigs are very popular among men to show fashion and used in English Courts. In the 17th - 18th century, women began powdering their wigs to be grey or blue-ish as a form of fashion and beauty. If you look at the paintings of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France during the French Revolution, her hair is powdered grey as a form of fashion. Then in the 19th and 20th centuries, powdered wigs are very much popular among the finding fathers of America wearing it to show off social elite status. In fact, the first 5 presidents of the U.S, from George Washing to James Monroe, all wore powdered wigs. Present day, wigs are used in film, theater, television and more. Women wear wigs on special occasions or some on an everyday basis to show off fashion and for reasons of convenience! People also wear wigs to enhance their aesthetics or to cover up hair loss due to medical reasons.



But what's even more interesting is that wigs are generally accepted in today's society and as a result, many outstanding and bold styles of wigs are produced. Japanese Gyaru Wigs and Japanese Cosplay Wigs are few of the examples of how wigs have changed in the fashion world. There is however a fine line between Japanese Gyaru wigs and Cosplay wigs. Japanese Gyaru Wigs is a type of wig that reflects the Japanese Gyaru style. Gyaru style, or translated to be girly, princess style, is women dressing to be very sweet and kawaii like innocent and pure Princesses. Thus, although light colors are used, the design is more princess like and very elegant. Japanese Cosplay Wigs on the other hand is more extravagant and bold. Cosplay Wigs are hair styles adopted from Japanese Anime characters. Most people wear Japanese Cosplay wigs at Anime Convention for hard-core Anime fans! Cosplay wigs are very bold in colors using bright red or lime green and even light blue. Cosplay wigs are also very detailed in style. Instead of having the wig fall naturally over the shoulder, Cosplay wigs usually have braids or styles imitating the anime characters. 






          Cosplay Wigs

                 VS

     Japanese Gyaru Wigs












Most Synthetic wigs (which are most wigs except some that might indicate human hair wigs) are heat resistible and it will reverse back to its original shape no matter how you curl it or iron it. However, when it comes to taking care of wigs, it is very important to take note of a few things for your own personal use :)

1. It is always recommended to use wig caps because it will reduce the amount of scalp oil touching the wig and help keep the wig in use for a longer period of time.

2. Always remove your wig when you are lying down to protect the shape of the wig and to prevent wear and tear. ]

3. Place wigs on wig stands or Styrofoam head to maintain the wig's shape. But for long term storage, wigs can be placed in the original packaging. 

4. It is highly recommended to clean wigs every 2 or 3 weeks depending on the usage. The more frequently the wig is worn, the more frequently the wig should be cleaned. Read 5 Things You Need To Know About Wigs to learn how to wash, comb and take care of wigs! 

5. Do not expose wigs to direct sunlight, instead allow air-dry after wash :) Also, please keep wigs out of children's reach to prevent accidents or suffocation. 

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