Black women have a ... had these very decorated wigs with gold and lace and other adornments to show that they had nobility." Styles would range from curly to coily and some would even be braided ...

Wear a black curly wig, and carry a sword. What to wear: A white wig pulled halfway up, a long, white dress, and some fierce jewelry made of horns or steel. Bonus points if you can find some toy ...

"This is like cocaine for cats," says photographer Jill Johnson as Shaft, a black rescue ... in lieu of the desired afro, a blond curly wig with flat-ironed bangs will be put on backward.