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Search for Products: A little Wig History: In 1624 Louis XIII of France went prematurely bald. He disguised this with a wig and started a fashion which became almost universal for European upper & middle class men by the beginning of the 18th Century. By 1715, powdered wigs rapidly became an essential for full dress occasions and it continued in use until almost the end of the 18th century.The tie wig is the style most usually associated with the 18th Century, but the queue wig with one or more back braids was also popular. After 1790, both wigs and powder were reserved for older more conservative men, and ladies being presented at court. In 1795, the English government put a tax of hair powder of one guinea per year which effectively caused the demise of both the fashion for wigs and powder by 1800. Bargain Colonial Man Wig This Inexpensive Wig by Lacey Wigs is Great for Historical School Presentations or anytime you need an Inexpensive Colonial Wig. This synthetic Wig is built on a stretch base making it one size fits all. Available only in White. Price:  $14.99 View Bargain Colonial Man Wig Duke Wig This Colonial Wig  from Franco Costumes is very versatile. This wig is pulled back into a queue with 3 curls. This synthetic wig is available in Black, Brown, White or Grey. Price:  $21.99 View Duke Wig Bargain Barrister Wig This White Wig by Lacey Wigs is perfect for an English Court Judge or an Alternative Colonial Male. This Wig has Rows of Curls and Back Pony Tail. This synthetic wig is sewn onto a stretch cap mking it one size fits all. Available in White only. Price:  $22.99 View Bargain Barrister Wig Colonial Man Wig Need a Colonial Wig that isn't in White? This Wig is a Good Choice. This Better Colonial Wig by Lacey Wigs has Two Side Curls and a Back Ponytail. It is available in Black, Brown or White. Price:  $22.99 View Colonial Man Wig Colonial Male Wig This Wig is a nice choice for that Powdered Wig look. This very full wig comes complete with Side Curls and a Queue (Pony Tail) in Back. You could even rat it bigger for a nice Amadeus look. This synthetic Colonial Male Wig by Rubies is only available in White. Price:  $31.99 View Colonial Male Wig French King Wig This lovely French King wig from Lacey wigs has a lot of loose curls. It looks especially nice under a large cavalier hat. This ia a synthetic wig sewn unto a stretch cap making it one size fits all. Available in Black Only. Price:  $34.99 View French King Wig Colonial Female Wig This Colonial Style Wig by Rubies is Very Nice. It has a Nice Shape, not too big or too small. It is a good choice if you need a Powdered Wig or a more natural Brown Wig for a Female Character. Synthetic with stretch base. Available in White or Brown. Price:  $31.99 View Colonial Female Wig Empress Wig This wig by Alicia Wigs is perfect for any Marie Antoinette or 18th Century Court CostumeIt measures about 6 '' tall from the top of the head. This Japanese Synthetic wig is light and comfortable. One size fits all. Available in White or Blonde. Price:  $33.99 View Empress Wig