[Avodah] A Shaitel In The Nine Days

[Prof. Levine]

 From http://revach.net/article.php?id=4648

Piskei Tshuvos - A Shaitel In The Nine Days
The Mishna Brura (551:20) brings from the Pri Megadim that although 
haircuts are assur in the nine days, it is perfectly permissible to 
comb and brush your hair.  This is Mutar even during Aveilus.

The Piskei Tshuvos (20) asks about the status of a Shaitel.  May you 
comb it?  What about washing it and setting it?  He answers that he 
heard from Morei Hora'ah that a Shaitel has a Din of clothing as 
opposed to hair.  Therefore it is assur to wash it in water or other 
cleaning agents.  It is also assur to style it and set it using 
electric equipment.  This would be like ironing which is assur.  You 
[may] however, he says, brush it and comb it unprofessionally in your home.

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