style much real hair. It’s best to purchase a wig in person so that it can be tailored to your measurements and provide the most comfort. Check out your local wig shops and speak to a professional before making a decision. SCARVES, HATS & TURBANS These options have also been around for a long time. Plenty of stores provide these online but, if you want to a more personal touch, ordering from craft sites like Etsy, shopping at local markets and knitting/crocheting as gifts for loved ones or yourself all make excellent alternatives. You may need to test out each of these to figure out which works best for you.You can also purchase hats with hair, which stay on much easier than a regular wig.Visit etsy.com to view their unique, stylish options.
HEADWEAR WITH A SENSE OF
Style By Liz McGehee
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ancer is often a taboo subject, but for the 12.7 million Americans diagnosed each year, an open dialogue can help break the silence on dealing with hair loss. Hair loss often results within 10 days to two weeks of chemotherapy. Whether you or a loved one want to eventually transition into bald and beautiful, keep your head stylishly warm or you’re simply tired of the same old options, we wanted to provide you with a list of stylish headwear selections available for chemo patients. WIGS Wigs are nothing new, but if you’ve never shopped for natural-looking hair here are some things to consider.
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Human hair is generally preferred over synthetic because it looks more natural, lasts around five years, looks better with longer hair styles and is easier to care for. These can run anywhere from $300 to $700. Synthetic hair has come a long way but tends to be hotter and get tangled, but it doesn’t cost nearly as
CHEMO BEANIES One exciting new option is the chemo beanie. When a pair of sisters from Covington, Louisiana were diagnosed a few years apart with breast cancer, they were frustrated to noticed the same old choices offered to chemotherapy patients. That’s when they came up with Chemo Beanies. This head covering is functional, stylish, stretchy, soft and even covers the back of the neck. Go to chemobeanies.com to learn more and browse their options. Cancer doesn’t have to mean giving up your sense of style. It might take a little experimentation, but speaking with friends and family who have gone through chemo might help you narrow down what headwear is right for you.
It’s best to purchase a wig in person so that it can be tailored to your measurements and provide the most comfort For more on what to expect from chemotherapy and hair loss, visit www. chemocare.com.