Though most people assume that George Washington wore a wig, he, in fact, simply styled his own hair to resemble the white, coiffed look seen in many images.
George Washington is an easily recognizable figure, but there are still lesser known facts about his appearance.
One surprising example found in a biography of the first president entitled 'Washington: A Life' is that he “never wore a wig.”
The coiffed hair seen in all the representations was, indeed, his own.
It was styled into a queue, which was a typical way for military men to look more manly and tough during that time period.
They would grow their hair long, tie the majority back into a ponytail or braid, and then the
