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THE ARTISTRY of ARTIFICIAL
HAIR
Chapter 14
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INTRODUCTION Wigs began in about 4000 B.C.
Purpose protection
Spread from Egypt to Europe than America Ancient Egyptians shaved their heads
w/bronze razors & wore heavy black wigs to protect them from the sun
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Ancient Rome Wigs made from the prized blond hair
of captured barbarians from the northIn Japan , the lacquered coiffures of the geishas were actually wigs18th century England
Men wore wigs, called perukesIndicated if they were in the army, navy or engaged in the practice of law
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Popularity of wigs was magnified in the mid 50’s to mid 60’s
Decline in wig sales, services and availability of wigs until late 1980’s Medical reason’s - causes sales and
services to increase again 1990’s - 2000 - partial hair,
extensions, hair weaving
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WHY PEOPLE WEAR WIGS
CHOICE MEDICAL FASHION PRACTICALITY
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TYPES OF HAIR
HUMAN HAIR European, Asian, and Indonesian European- softer more preferred Animal hair
YAKS - medium texture GOAT - ANGORA - soft texture HORSE- coarse texture
SYNTHETIC - MODACRYLIC FIBER
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HAIR USED IN WIGS
HUMAN HAIR Match test
Burns has a strong odor
Clean every 2 to 4 weeks
Liquid dry shampoo is used
Toxic, Flammable Evaporates as it
dries Condition with a
leave in conditioner Use cool dryer
SYNTHETIC- MODACRYLIC Match test
Melts slowly leaves a small ball at the end of the strand
Clean every 3 months
Non- absorbent ( lack porosity) will not attract dirt
Shampoo with mild shampoo and conditioner
Use cool dryer
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CONSTRUCTION OF WIGS
THE WAY WIGS ARE PUT TOGETHER CAP WIG Cotton, synthetic, elastic
1st type of wig made of all cotton fitted like a swim cap
hot, tight, uncomfortable
CAPLESS WIG Wefts of material sewn to strips of elastic Stretch wig- cooler, lighter, natural
looking more comfortable, easier to style
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HAIR PLACEMENT INTO WIGS
HAND TIED Strands of hair tied to wefts, then hand
tied to the elastic More expensive Must take extra care of cap
MACHINE MADE Sew the strips on the elastic in a circular
method Hard to style the top, but more durable
COMBINATION Uses both methods to construct the wig