Originally Posted by MKEbound

Not sure if the above post was supposed to be helpful or not.

OP; in thousands of trips though security checkpoints, I have never seen anyone forced to remove a wig.

However, in the extreme case that you are pulled for a pat down (unlikely) simply ask for a private room. Every airport in the US has facilities set up for people to be wanded out of sight of everyone else. I hope the UK does as well (hopefully others will confirm). However, as long as there is no metal in the wig, there is no reason why it would ever get a second look.

The most important thing is to remember that you are in control of your own body and attitude, and no one is allowed to take away your trip and a time that should be fun. Hold your head high and remind yourself that a few minutes of fear should not hold you back.