Wigs are used by millions of people everyday for a variety of reasons, such as cultural and religious observances but more often for reasons of hair loss or simply for the many styles available. Many people use to wigs to cover up the fact that they are losing hair from natural attrition or from an illness that causes hair loss. There are many ways of restoring hair from natural hair loss, but they are often intrusive and very costly. Some women just use real hair wigs as an accessory because they are easy to find, relatively inexpensive, and they come in so many lengths, colors and styles.

Most ancient Egyptians and some other ancient cultures used wigs to protect their shaven heads from the sun. Even the Geisha girls from Japan used wigs to enhance their lovely locks. The British members of Parliamentary used them to make them selves anonymous to keep them safe from harm. It became a symbol of sorts to the fact that they were an official member of the municipal of office. Barristers and judges continue to wear them in parts of the world as a part of their court dress.

More currently you will find some of the finest human hair wigs on celebrities such as Raquel Welch and Cher. Raquel Welsh has even created her own line of synthetic and human hair wigs that are sold world wide. You can find her line of wigs online and in stores. Halloween is one of the most popular times of the year to find wigs used in costume dress in many outrageous colors, lengths and styles.

It is estimated that over 30 million American women will turn to the use of wigs due to naturally thinning hair problems. Losing your hair, especially for women is extremely stressful however with the help of the millions of wigs available it can also be their chance to have the hair they have always dreamed of having. Women who have straight hair always wanted it to be curly, but women with curly hair have always wanted theirs straight. The same applies for women who cut it short and then wish it was long, or who grow it long and then wish it was short.