Over the centuries, wigs have been popular accessories in various cultures. in ancient egypt, both men and women of the nobility wore wigs on special occasions. these wigs were made of human hair and were usually adorned with flowers and gold ornaments. there are even paintings of dead egyptians wearing wigs. egyptians believed that everything needed in the afterlife must be buried with the dead. in ancient rome, blond hair was preferred to dark hair. therefore, many women wore wigs made from the hair of blond captives. through the years, wigs went in and out of style, often on the whims of a king or queen. for example, king louis xiii of france went bald at an early age, so he wore a wig of long, curly locks. in the 1700s, wigs for women were designed with support wires and powder that raised the hair three feet into the air. some wigs included cages of live birds or models of sailing ships. only a very agile woman could move easily in such a headpiece without tipping over! which statement could be added to support the main idea? many people are willing to sacrifice comfort for the sake of fashion. in colonial america, wealthy men often wore wigs. archaeologists have found many egyptian artifacts. kings and queens had much influence over popular opinion.