Hair loss

Hi Jaycee,

Yes, I did find the wig to be a bit warm at times, but if I’d gone without the mesh cap underneath, it might’ve been cooler.  I bought a good quality lace-front synthetic wig, the brand was Jon Renau.  It was a piece of cake to care for—just washed and conditioned it with wig shampoo and conditioner every couple of weeks.  It was prestyled and hardly required any brushing, but I was kind of “stuck” with the one style.

I’d originally thought I’d buy online, but BOY, am I SO GLAD that I went to an actual wig store and tried a lot on.  Everything from color to style to hairline really mattered, and things I thought I’d love ended up looking horrible.  Also, the people at the wig store gave me good advice regarding how to center it on my head and care for it.  I tried them on as my hair was beginning to fall out, and the woman was so kind and patient.  Every time I’d take a wig off to try another, a clump of hair would come off with it, and she’d just so sweetly take the hair ball from me and throw it away.  One of the many small kindnesses from a stranger that meant so much to me during treatment.  I was in Houston at the time, receiving treatment at MD Anderson, where GOBS of cancer patients are treated, so I think the wig stores knew just how to handle things.  My kids and husband were with me, giving their opinions and taking up space in the small shop, but the staff was wonderful to all of us.  I won’t ever forget that.

Best wishes on this chapter,

Red