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Lard for styling wigs (late 1700s)
In the late 1700s wigs were at the top of their game and people would do anything they could to make them stand out. In order to curl them they would use lard and hot tongs and then powdered them with lead. The hair would often go a long time without being washed, making it a friendly zone for lice and vermin. Many women used to wear cages around their heads during the night to keep mice away from their heads.
