That’s Lit
While the hairstyle may be hideous, this was undoubtedly the golden age for wig makers. They simply had to repeat the same design over and over. After a month, they should be able to do it blindfolded! Like most styles, a trendsetter is to blame. King Louis XIII was balding in the mid-1600s and needed a wig to cover it up.
They became popular fast. Soon, everyone in upper-class France was wearing them. They were made from horse and goat hair and were known as powdered wigs or periwigs. Lice was a big problem because of the lack of proper washing procedures. They also had a distinct odor about them. That’s why they powder dusted them! They used starch and lavender and water to make the mixture for the drenched wigs.