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During the Colonial Era in America, men's wigs were dusted with powdered lead to preserve their color and shape.
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During the 1600s and 1700s, wigs were worn but never washed, so to control the fleas and lice they attracted, these hairpieces were dusted with powdered starch and scented with lavender. <