Wigs. It has a negative connotation, but celebrities who wear wigs might just change that. Wigs were a huge fashion accessory and still are to this date.
The reason why wearing wigs has been thought of as something shameful is that some people use them to hide their flaws.
It makes the other person think that the only reason someone’s wearing a wig is that they have something “bad” to hide.
But many celebrities wear wigs these days, sometimes to hide something and sometimes just to make a fashion statement.
Why Do Celebrities Wear Wigs?
Excessive hair loss can leave a person with balding patches on their head. If you’re a celebrity, that’s a problem. People will talk about it.
It may be because people have associated the word “perfection” with the very being of celebrities. If they do something that is more like the way normal people do, that’s not considered normal (confusing, but true).
If a celebrity is seen with bald patches on their scalp, people will gasp and wonder, “what happened to their hair?”
That is bound to leave anyone feeling self-conscious about their looks. No matter how famous a person is and how many fans they have, celebrities can also take the criticisms being showered on them for the truth.
So, to take care of their hair loss in case it’s temporary or permanent, some celebrities choose to wear a hairpiece, while others may quietly end up having a hair transplant surgery.
It isn’t always the shame of losing their hair that makes celebrities wear wigs. Some celebrities choose to wear wigs during their performances, photoshoots, and concerts because they go better with what they’re wearing.
For instance, we have Nicolas Cage, who wears a wig while shooting but doesn’t wear it off-camera.
Although Robert Pattinson hated wearing a wig in Twilight (and his role), he too had to wear one. That’s because they had to do some reshoots, and the star had cut his hair since.
Pattinson says it was actually a combination of six wigs, which he called the Frankenstein monster and said that it was “orange.” Thankfully, he doesn’t have to wear it anymore.
What Kind of Wigs Do Celebrities Wear?
When we say the word wigs, it’s a whole world in there. There are so many different types. Broadly speaking, there are those that are made from real hair and those that are made from synthetic hair.
John Wayne was once asked about his “phony” toupee. However, as reported in The Vintage News, he replied, “It’s not phony. It’s real hair. Of course, it’s not mine, but it’s real.”
It is rumoured that Charlie Sheen also wears a toupee. It’s not always men who wear wigs, not at all. A lot of female celebrities wear lace front wigs and clip-in bangs (think J-Lo’s).
Famous Celebrities Who Wear Wigs
Let’s take a look at some celebrities who wear wigs due to hair loss.
Keira Knightly
Among the celebrities who wear wigs due to hair loss is Keira Knightly. The gorgeous British actress revealed that she has been wearing wigs for years. That’s because she dyed her hair according to the role of the person she was playing in the film.
Insider reports she said, “I have dyed my hair virtually every colour imaginable for different films. It got so bad that my hair literally began to fall out of my head.”
After losing too much of her hair due to hair dyes, she decided that it was better to wear wigs instead. Her hair was able to rest and heal in the meantime, and she says her hair has gotten thicker because of it.
Wendy Williams
American businesswoman and TV host, Wendy Williams, is not shy about showing the world her natural hair. However, she prefers to wear wigs most of the time.
Due to thyroid disease, Wendy Williams is losing her hair, which is also thinning over time. In order to look the way she wants, she chooses to wear different wigs.
Ariana Grande
Ariana Grande is also on the list of celebrities who wear wigs due to hair loss. The pop star has shared her struggles with it on many occasions with her fans.
While playing Cat on Nickelodeon’s Sam & Cat, Ariana dyed her hair red every week for years. This led to long-term damage.
Moreover, the high pony that she wears also led to hair loss due to traction alopecia. Therefore, the singer also wears wigs.
Katie Price
British model Katie Price once seen on The Sun’s Page 3, also started wearing wigs after struggling with hair loss.
“When I started modelling I had really long hair and started colouring it. I had kids and started balding, had extensions, but do you know what, I have to give my hair a rest” said Katie on Steph’s Packed Lunch. For her, it’s not just a “fashion choice.”
Ben Affleck
Among the male celebrities who wear wigs due to hair loss, Ben Affleck might be on the list. Now that name might raise some brows.
Ben Affleck seems to have thick, natural hair. However, there are rumours that he might be using wigs, more specifically a toupee, after losing his natural hair.
To really see if there’s some truth in this rumour, you should put before and after pictures of the star together.
We do spot some differences in his hairline, which has gotten fuller and is now lower than where it used to be. That’s gotta say something, right?
Beyonce
Queen B, Beyonce, is utter perfection. Her wigs and weaves are to die for. Beyonce has worn wigs and weaves to many performances and red-carpet appearances.
These add more volume to her hair, but she also has very beautiful natural hair.
In one video on Instagram, Beyonce’s mother, Tina Knowles-Lawson, is seen trimming Beyonce’s hair while saying “au naturel” quite a few times.
Rihanna
Another queen of hearts, Rihanna, also wears wigs, weaves, and hair extensions. She has been doing so for years.
We once saw her captioning a picture of herself on Instagram with the word “Troll.” Well, we know that she definitely didn’t look like a Troll doll.
Nicki Minaj
When you think of Nicki Minaj, an image of her with her hair wig pops up, doesn’t it? The singer was famous for her hair wigs when she first started her career in Hollywood.
She has worn some of the boldest wigs, with a collection that seems almost endless.
Her hairstylist, Terrance Davidson, has dedicated a room in his house to Nicki Minaj’s wigs. Allure quotes him, “Each wig is on a shelf; it’s like a library.”
Katy Perry
The singer Katy Perry also wears wigs. However, she also keeps it real by being open about it with her fans.
Appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live! After the birth of her baby daughter, fans saw her in a new hairstyle.
However, she later revealed to them that she was only wearing a wig. Katy Perry also wears wigs for her red-carpet appearances.
As she changes her style a lot with each of her new album and song videos, she wears wigs to completely transform her looks. She is a celebrity that you can often see with or without her wigs.
Zendaya
Now, when you think about celebrities who wear wigs, you might only think of the older ones. But Zendaya’s here to break the stereotypes with her hair.
Rather than damaging her hair through dying and re-dying, the actress chooses to wear wigs, weaves and extensions.
In an Instagram video, she said, “So many people get stressed out every time I wear a different hairstyle on the red carpet, it’s called a wig people — W-I-G — say it with me now, ‘wig’.” The actress looks beautiful with a wig and without it.
Jennifer Lopez
There’s not even a doubt that the singer wears wigs. One time, while performing, her wig even fell off.
Jennifer Lopez wears wigs and headpieces not only on stage but also on the red carpet. It’s no wonder she happens to pull off so many looks with her bold, beautiful looks.
Which Celebrities Wear Wigs All The Time?
These are the celebrities who are rumoured to wear wigs quite often:
- Jennifer Lopez
- Beyonce
- Ariana Grande
- Zendaya
- Katy Perry
- Cardi B
- Lady Gaga
- Sia
- Naomi Campbell
- Nicki Minaj
- Tyra Banks
- Charlie Sheen
- Matthew McConaughey
While they may not wear wigs all the time (you have to take them off!), many are seen with them in public.
Keep in mind that a lot of celebrities just wear wigs to protect their natural hair. As actors, they often have to dye or bleach their hair. Of course, that can cause damage to the hair shafts, leaving them weak and prone to breakage.
So, the better thing to do instead is to wear wigs. And by the looks of it, not many people can even tell when a celeb is wearing a wig. Therefore, it can definitely be the safer option.
Other than that, some bald female celebrities wear wigs just to hide their bald spots. For instance, actors like Jude Law and Nicholas Cage have worn different hair systems in their films to look a certain way for their intended roles.
Regardless, there is no shame in wearing wigs.
Concluding Remarks
We’ve taken a look at the celebrities who wear wigs. Some wear them because of hair loss, while others quickly and drastically change their styles with them. However, for others, wearing wigs is also meant to be protective and preventative so that constant dying doesn’t end up damaging their hair in the long run.
Now, it is true that you can have a lot of fun with different coloured wigs. But wearing a wig all the time is also not a good idea. The constant pressure of the wig can cause traction alopecia. Moreover, the sweat can accumulate in the airless space between the scalp and the wig.
It can also cause you some hair problems, which is why cleanliness is important when it comes to wearing wigs. In the long run, they can also be quite expensive. That’s why many choose hair transplants over wearing wigs.
