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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.