Just why did the Ancient Egyptians wear wigs? Why was real hair important to them? What styles were in "vogue"? These questions can be answered at the web page provided.

"There was probably no better time for hair than in ancient Egypt. You could dye it, cut it, braid it, shave it, weave charms into it—and then there were the wigs—of countless designs. The ancient Egyptians-- both men and women--were known for hating facial and body hair and used all kinds of shaving implements to get rid of it. But hair on the head? They loved it—and had so many ways of showing it."

Great Hair Days in Ancient Egypt

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