The wig was first invented in ancient Egypt, which dates back to roughly 3400 BC.
Ancient Egyptian wigs were used for sun protection, status symbols, hygiene, wealth display, lice control, social standing, and ensuring coolness.
Likewise the Egyptians, the civilisation of Assyria, Phoenicia, Greece, and Rome adopted wigs for ceremonial clothing and theatrical performances.
Religious people in mediaeval and early modern Europe wore wigs to cover their heads and disguise baldness or hair loss caused by sickness.
By the 16th and 17th centuries, wigs had become a fashion trend among the wealthy in France, acting as status symbols and expressing uniqueness.
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