| Colonial Wigs Enjoy a blast from the past with our great selection of colonial wigs this Halloween. Whether you want to channel Benjamin Franklin or Marie Antoinette, we have the perfect colonial wig for you. Colonial wigs first became a popular fashion statement in the 1600s and continued well in to the 17th century. Although at first only men were seen donning a colonial wig, eventually women joined in on the trend as well. While most people picture the powder white wigs, the first colonial wigs were done in darker colors. Our colonial wigs are great for costume parties as well as stage productions. Browse through our colonial wig selection to find the perfect choice for your period piece. Ladies can become the very First Lady with our Martha Washington colonial wig, while men can become a musical genius as Beethoven. All of our colonial wigs are made with the highest quality materials and are available for some of the lowest prices around. When colonial wigs first became popular, well-to-do gentlemen could have them custom made from a number of materials, ranging from yak to real human hair. As the colonial wig evolved, it became larger and larger until eventually they were absolutely huge, and took hours to style. Once styled, colonial wigs would be left that way for many weeks in order to preserve the shape. During these times, colonial wigs actually had wires inside of them so they could support the sheer amount of hair and weight. It seemed the richer you were, the bigger your hair should be, and some colonial wigs were close to four feet tall! Because men and women wouldn't wash their hair for weeks, for fear of ruining the colonial wig, they would often get lice or other bugs living in their locks. Thankfully, when you don a colonial wig from My Costume Wigs, you won't have to worry about such things! You also won't have to shave your head, as some men did, in order to make the wig fit better. We have all sorts of colonial wigs, all made of high quality costume fiber which are perfect for plays or Halloween. This Halloween, dress up as a pirate or an 19th century lady. For those who wish to follow in our forefathers' footsteps, our George Washington colonial wig is just the thing. Our colonial wigs are lightweight, despite their size, and are fully adjustable to fit any size head. Find your way back to the 18th century with our colonial wig selection. |