#5519 – Don’t Wash Away?

Question

Is a woman allowed to put on a freshly washed Shaitel (wig) during the Nine Days?

Answer

On question 201 we wrote:

“Q. Can one wear a freshly washed Sheital if its not a new wig?

Horav Shlomo Miller Shlit”a ruled that you can use a freshly washed and set wig for Shabbos Chazon, even if it coincides with Tisha B’av.

Rabbi A. Bartfeld as advised by Horav Shlomo Miller Shlit”a"

Answered by: Hagaon Rav Shlomo Miller Shlit'a

Published: July 28, 2025

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