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thumb|upright|A conventional hime cut wig

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Commons category: Wigs
MCN code: 6704.11.00
exact match: wordnet-rdf.princeton.edu/pwn30/04584207-n

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History
Ancient and medieval use
Medieval Europe, 16th and 17th centuries
18th century <span class="anchor" id="powder"></span>
19th and 20th centuries
21st century
Official use
Entertainment
Convenience
Merkin
Image gallery
Military wigs
Religious
Judaism
Manufacture
Measurement
Foundation
Hair preparation
Adding the hair
Styling
Fitting
Types of human hair wigs
Notable wig designers
See also
References
Further reading
External links

thumb|upright|A conventional hime cut wig

A wig is a head covering made from human or animal hair, or a synthetic imitation thereof. The word is short for "periwig". Wigs may be worn to disguise baldness, to alter the wearer's appearance, or as part of certain professional uniforms.