Here's what I learned:
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The journey of the powdered wigs actually started as an embarrassing necessity, and ended up as a symbol of high status! – sounds confusing? –let me explain then.
Some of you might know that around the 16th century, the Cupid's disease, AKA, STD had become one of the biggest and worst epidemics that ever came upon the Europe. Without the availability of antibiotics, the victims of the disease felt it in its totality: rashes, open sores, dementia, blindness, and hair loss.
Now, before I proceed to the next part, I should inform you that back then, hair was a symbol of status. So, not having them would have been harmful for one's reputation. Thus, it was sort of a big deal, which had led to a rush in production. The ones who were the sufferers of syphilis, along with their baldness, hid the bloody sores wearing wigs constructed of animal or, in some cases, human hair.