In Ancient Egypt, you were not entirely "dressed" until your wig was on. Wigs were worn by both genders and were an essential element for ancient Egyptians, especially for those in the upper echelons of society. You could tell where a person was ranked in society because wearing a wig signified their social position; the higher their prestige, the more wigs they owned. Listen to learn more. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://ancientegyptianhistory.wordpress.com/2022/02/01/ancient-egypt-wigs/