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Taking a wig safely on a holiday journey

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(@metrobus400)
Estimable Member     Caterham-on-the-Hill, Surrey, United Kingdom
Joined: 7 years ago

I now have a nice new wig (my first wig that I am going to wear frequently) and I am wondering how to safely store it away when going away for a holiday in the summer to visit and take part in a Pride parade and event. I don't wear my wig all day every day and want to keep it in a nice condition, I don't want to ruin it by packing it away in a holdall amongst other items of clothing while travelling on holidays. I do have a white polystyrene wig stand which I use at home but it is very lightweight. Any suggestions would be most welcome.

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(@ellyd22)
Joined: 2 years ago

Majestic Member     Norfolk, United Kingdom
Posts: 5200

@metrobus400 Hey Alison

This was the advice from Lacey Leigh in 'Out and About: The Emancipated Crossdresser':

For travel, most of my wigs can be turned inside out, with the hair on the inside and the cap on the outside, for easy packing. I even use them to cushion fragile items. At my destination, I flip them right side out and fluff them a bit with my fingers to revive the style.

Hugs

Ellie x

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Hostess
(@ab123)
Illustrious Member     Surrey, United Kingdom
Joined: 5 years ago

I would think that packing it in the box it came in as it was packed would be the ideal solution. If it didn't come in a box then find a lidded box that will fit the wig, roll the hair into the cap and place it in a hairnet. Surround the wig with crepe paper to stop it moving and put the lid on. 

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Lady
(@jjandme)
Famed Member     California, United States of America
Joined: 5 years ago

Of course, wearing it while traveling is by far the best if that is not an option packing it as loosely as possible helps. To be honest, I do not treat my two wigs well and the SAs at the shops I bought them would be aghast, but I just put mine in a bag and pack it in my duffle. Mine are synthetic, so prestyled and do fine with just a brush out when I wear it. That said, I will now turn it inside out, thanks Ellie.

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(@alison-anderson)
Noble Member     Middlesex county, New Jersey, United States of America
Joined: 6 years ago

I have put wigs in lingerie laundry bags. These are the (usually white) nylon net bags with a zipper opening. They keep the hairs from tangling with each other or with anything else when not in use for a long time.

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Hostess
(@cdsue)
Famed Member     Delaware, United States of America
Joined: 5 years ago

Allison -

I don't travel so really can't give you personal advice on how to pack a wig. With that said there are wig bags and collapsible wig stands that can be used.

XOXO
Suzanne

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Baroness
(@dianas1960)
Reputable Member     South Central, Indiana, United States of America
Joined: 9 years ago

I purchased a wig box from Amazon to protect and not crush my wig in my suitcase.

I also purchased a collapsible wig stand to air my wig out when I got there. 

 

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Lady
(@margprodue)
Noble Member     Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
Joined: 3 years ago

Hi Alison,  When I travel with a wig I just lay it on its side in a plastic bag and pack it among softer clothes.  Then when I get to my room I give it a good shake and turn it inside out and put a clothes hanger hook through the top of it and hang it in the closet.  When I'm ready to wear it I just reverse it, shake it, and put it on.  Somewhat similar to what Ellie said.  I hope this helps you.  Marg

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