Jessica Glasscock

About the Author

Jessica Glasscock is a historian and author whose work illuminates the fascinating intersections of fashion, culture, and history. With a keen eye for the overlooked details that shape societal narratives, she explores how everyday objects and trends reflect broader human experiences. Her debut book, Wigging Out: Fake Hair That Made Real History, delves into the surprising world of synthetic hairpieces, tracing their evolution from ancient artifacts to modern icons of identity and rebellion. Drawing on extensive research and vivid storytelling, Glasscock brings to life the stories of innovators, wearers, and cultural shifts that have made wigs a staple of historical drama. A former curator at a prominent fashion institute, she now lectures on material culture and continues to uncover the threads that weave our past into the present.