Combing a Wig During the Thirty Days of Mourning
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Question
Is it permissible to comb a wig during the thirty days of mourning?
Answer
Washing a wig with water is prohibited, and if it has been washed with water, someone else must wear it. Dry combing is permitted, and this applies to Ashkenazi customs.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 389.
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