The portable wig and hairdressing stand is a workbench. The portable wig and hairdressing stand is adapted for use with a cosmetic specialist. The portable wig and hairdressing stand is adapted for use with the hair of a client. The hair of the client is selected from the group consisting of the hair growing on the client and a hairpiece on a wig stand. The portable wig and hairdressing stand comprises a headrest structure, a pedestal structure, and a hook and loop structure. The pedestal structure attaches to the headrest structure. The hook and loop structure attaches to the headrest structure. The headrest structure forms a platform used by the cosmetic specialist to work on the hair of the client.