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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