In anticipation of my hair falling out I bought two hairpieces. One is a fairly expensive wig and the other's a hair topper, bought through that scheme.
After months of thinking I was one of the lucky ones and that I'd got away with minimal hair loss, it seems to be thinning drastically. So im thinking "I'd better get those (still in their boxes) wigs out and practice putting them on"
Oh. My. God.
The wig makes me look like a demented Dougal from Magic Roundabout and the topper makes me look like one of the Bee Gees. Also, They both make my head look massive, like a football
What's going through these wig makers minds when they make these blimmin things. Why do they use SO much hair. Nobody's hair is that thick and bulky.
I understand now why so many women opt for scarves and hats instead. It's way more flattering.
These wigs made me look ridiculous
I think I might burn them they're so crap.
Thanks for listening. (and if nothing else, hopefully it's given you a laugh!)
I've realised I could have them thinned out, but they will still look like wigs.
Also the wig keeps riding up, so that it' ends up 'perched' on my head, which doesn't help matters.
The little combs in the topper got completely tangled in my hair and my other half spent half an hour detangling the mess.
Put me in mind of when I got chewing gum stuck in my hair as a child.
Of course you think everyone notices just because you do, they don't.
There are some spectacular looking scarves if you look around.
If you fancy the natural look get a henna tattoo, you will stand out in the crowd for the right reasons.
When I had no hair I just thought of the savings at the barbers!
Anyway, it always comes back so save anymore wig money on treats for yourself.
Good ideasDave! Thanks. I like those slouchy velvety hats as well.
You made me laugh Harebelle!
I only wore my wig out once. I've got a stupid little head and yes, like you said it made my head look massive too. It was so itchy and was way too bulky even though I'd thinned it out. In the end I just wore different coloured little cotton hats that looked nice. Biba style!
The wig is a party piece now hubby.
Thanks little-fi. I don't have a big head either! Maybe that's our problem!:)
Your reply has made me smile, which I needed tonight!
I didn't feel qualified to comment. But I enjoyed the picture you painted, thank you.
Not trying to be offensive but have you thought of having rabbit tattoos. They look like hares from a distance. It’s an old one I know but has always tickled me.
I promised myself a pink one if I had to have chemo and lost my hair. I haven’t had to have it at all yet, so I am still waiting!
Love and hugs
Maggie xx
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