Wigs or not

Hi-The first thing I want to say is that losing my hair was the thing that terrified me most, but it was okay. I liked myself bald much more than I ever thought I would since my hair (long, thick and red) was always my trademark. I invested in a really good wig right before covid hit and I think I wore it 4-5 times. I liked having it when we went out and for meetings for work; it made being sick less obvious and I was more comfortable in a public setting. The important thing in choosing a wig is how comfortably it fits your head. If it’s not comfortable, you won’t wear it. Ultimately, I didn’t wear mine due to covid. I wore chemo caps around the house when my head was cold and I also have used an inexpensive halo wig under a hat for outdoor walks, but most of the time I was bald and proud. I tried silk scarves between when I started losing my hair and when I got my wig, but it wasn’t my look.

Good luck with your treatment!

Hi, I bought a wig before I started chemo and I literally never wore it. Not even one time. I found that I was much more comfortable bald. I only wore a hat, if it was cold outside and my head was cold. I decided that I didn't really care if people stared and most didn't. If they did I just smiled and kept on going. After your initial outing, you'll feel much more comfortable and confident. I know a lot of women wear hats and scarves on their head but I never have worn either and it just wasn't for me. Good luck with chemo.

I really like my wigs and I still wear them even though I have hair again.

If you are in the USA, many insurance plans will pay for a medical wig. You can go to a wig salon and get fitted and find one that’s comfortable.

Before I had cancer, I used to wear falls (half wigs) and fake ponytails, so I was already on the fake hair train . It was less of an adjustment to go to a full wig.

In fact, when I first started chemo, I used a half wig and when my hair started falling out, I covered the front with a wide hand band or a scarf. It was more comfortable than a full wig and I got a lot of compliments on the look

Most of the time I was completely bald, it was hot weather. I knew I wouldn't wear a wig. For about the first half of my complete baldness I wore ball caps or bandana-style scarves when out, but just bald at home.

Then one day I was teaching (volunteer teach an English class for foreign-born adults. I was way too warm and asked the students if they minded if I took my hat off. They shook their heads and I took it off and went on. My husband said the students all applauded.

After that I didn't wear hats anymore except just as needed for sun protection, or later in the year to be warmer.

Spookiesmom, Love the hat!

So far I have only worn beanies at home or at chemo or scarves. It gets hot and humid in Savannah, so I'm sure I'll be going bald a lot. Same as redkitty, I have very thick red hair, was afraid of losing it, but it is ok.