| Cover | Nov. 15, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 15, 2021 |
| Entity File Number | 001-36589 |
| Entity Registrant Name | WILHELMINA INTERNATIONAL, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001013706 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 74-2781950 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 5420 LBJ Freeway, Lockbox #25 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Dallas |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 75240 |
| City Area Code | 214 |
| Local Phone Number | 661-7488 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.01 par value |
| Trading Symbol | WHLM |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
