Wig Storage

Storing a wig correctly will keep the right shape.

You can use theses on the door but adding to much weight on a door will cause issues on the hinges and may cause your door to sag and to not close well in the future. I put them on Carts Instead.

Figure 1: Wig hanger hooks.

The Traditional Door Method vs The Cart Method  

Figure 2: Traditional storage method - wigs hanging on a door.

Figure 3: The cart method - a mobile and organized alternative.

I made theses because the Wigs actually started messing with my door henges and I wanted to stop that so I made these, the total cost for the cart is around 90 USD + the wig hanger sets (with that it’s around 170 Total) It also depends on the amount of brackets you want. 

Figure 4: Product example: A standard 3-inch light-duty swivel caster wheel.

Figure 5: Product example: A 3-inch swivel caster wheel with a locking brake.

Figure 6: Material example: 1"x4"x8' Premium Kiln-Dried Select Pine Board.

Figure 7: Hardware example: #8 x 1-1/4 inch Tan Star Flat-Head Wood Deck Screws.

Figure 8: Hardware example: #10 x 3-1/2 inch Tan Star Flat-Head Wood Deck Screws.

Figure 9: Product example: 2 in.x 1-1/2 in.x 1-3/8 in. ZMAX Galvanized Angle (L bracket).

When getting the plywood, you can get a full 4/8 sheet but that will be a lot of wood. You will save money in the long run cutting it yourself but some people do not have the space.

Figure 10: Assembly sketch: shows wheel placement and joinery details for the frame.

I use select pine to not have it be bulky and also be lighter. You’re not making something to carry 1000 LB (450 KG or so) of stuff.

Figure 11: Material close-up: The select pine wood.

Figure 12: Build detail: Caster wheel securely attached using a bolt and nut.

This is more so show what you can do while not spending to much. I bolted in the wheels with nuts on the other side. You can also use “lag” screws as well.

I hollowed out holes for the bolts and nut and washers to give a lot more strength. I can also use this cart to move heavier stuff in the future so I future proof these things. 

Figure 13: Build detail: A counterbored hole creates a flush surface for the bolt head, resulting in a stronger joint.

You can use theses craft foam heads to hold more detailed and valuable wigs that you want to keep preserved. 

Figure 14: Accessory: Craft foam heads are ideal for preserving the shape of delicate or styled wigs.

I keep my wigs largely separated from very long and more traditional lengths. 

Figure 15: Organization: One side of the cart dedicated to shorter, traditional-length wigs.

Figure 16: Organization: The other side dedicated to storing long wigs.

The bottom is handy for wig parts and Wig tools.