what the wigs of the 1800's were like and made out of. any special care for them? different qualities for them

Question

a wig that thomas jefferson would wear

Answer 1

It would be the 1700s; by the early 1800s the fashion had died out, except for the older generation.

They were made of horsehair, yak hair and human hair - the latter being more expensive. Samuel Pepys in the 17th century, had a periwig (the elaborate, curled one covering the shoulders) and was concerned about it possibly having come from plague victims. Sometimes they were made of fine wire.

One would take as much care of a wig as one would of one's own hair. It had to be curled and styled; many men would shave their heads and wear a cap at home, leaving the wig on a model head.

Take a look at this page:
http://www.costumes.org/history/100pages/18THHAIR.HTM

Extra:
http://www.marquise.de/en/1700/howto/frisuren/frisuren.shtml

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Horsehair. A wooden stick to scratch the lice.

Answer 4

are you talking about the wig party? or actual wig, cuz if you are getting confused with both of them you are in serious truble.

'wig' was made out of human hair, or horse hair.

the WIG party was an political party. you sure wat you are talking about??

Answer 5

i think you want the Fashion section of Yahoo! Answers....