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Wigs (Overview)

Wigs (Overview)

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The Wig Department is responsible for hair, wigs and special make-up. Wigs are quite often worn when a character needs a particular hairstyle but doesn't have natural hair which is entirely suitable. The National handmakes its wigs, and most are made to measure or adapted from existing stock.

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