shaitel
Shaitel, also spelled sheitel, is a wig worn by many married Jewish women to cover their hair in public in accordance with Orthodox Jewish modesty norms. The practice is most common among Hasidic and many Ashkenazi communities, though customs vary. In communities that require hair covering after marriage, the shaitel is a preferred solution because it allows the wearer to present a styled, natural-looking head while maintaining modesty. Alternatives include hats, scarves, or snoods, but the shaitel remains widely used because it can be styled to resemble natural hair and can be worn in professional or social settings.
Shaitels are made from human hair or synthetic fibers. They can be custom-made or purchased off the
The shaitel market supports a specialized industry with a range of styles, lengths, and colors to imitate