272 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 23 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Contents
Introduction: Transformations -- Cleopatra complex -- Dangerous blondes -- The royal wig -- Masculine prerogative -- All that cake -- Only her hairdresser knows for sure -- Chemical imbalance -- Wigging out in the 1960s -- Radical chic -- Wigtopia.
Summary
"Thought-provoking, compelling, and visually dynamic, Wigging Out looks at wigs and artificial hair worn by famous figures and everyday people, from ancient Egypt to the present. This is a one-of-a-kind almanac for fashion and history buffs"-- Provided by publisher.
