USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -It’s not your fault that you don’t think of Thomas Jefferson as a redhead. He and his revolutionary compatriots will always be known as the guys in the dusty gray wigs. But this particular founding father did have natural red hair, according to records and a few portraits.

Detailed explanation-2: -The ancient Egyptians created the wig to shield shaved, hairless heads from the sun. They also wore the wigs on top of their hair using beeswax and resin to keep the wigs in place. Wealthy Egyptians would wear elaborate wigs and scented head cones of animal fat on top of their wigs.

Detailed explanation-3: -Monroe was the last U.S. president to wear a powdered wig, a tricorn hat, and knee-breeches in keeping with late 18th-century fashions. That earned him the nickname “The Last Cocked Hat.”

Detailed explanation-4: -It is believed both men had syphilis, but regardless of the reason, the royals set the trend. The style lasted until the late 18th century because the wigs became a practical and fashionable way to deal with head lice – which was a common problem at the time.