So. . Since realising chemo was next in my journey and being told I will lose my long hair. . . I had really upset. In the end rather than just waiting for it to happen I created a brave the shave fund raising page and in 3 days raised over 1100 for Macmillan. . Shaved my head and also cut it first as far as I could to my head. . So I can donate to princess trust. . . . All lovely and has helped make me feel a tad better that some good has come from it. . Here's where we're up to I can order a wig through my hospital from a book. I can't go and get it fitted or try on due to the virus. There is not one single Wig in the book of just over 30 wigs that are straight long with no fringe. There is only one that is sort of like it but has a significant fringe. I have always had long hair and am really upset at not being able to get one that looks like me.
Obviously if I was having a fitting I would be trying on what they do have and who knows maybe I may have loved a complete change. . . But I can't do that so am just left upset over it all. Does anyone have any tips. . . I don't have spare money to be buying elsewhere and the hospital only deal with this one place and I only have a choice of what's in this book. I am 36 and most are aimed at someone quite a bit older than myself.
Any suggestions?
Hi first that's amazing you raised all that money xXxX
I got a belle Madame wig through hospital and it was ok but never got quite right. I've just found headscarves by chiara that someone recommended and I'm really happy with mine. I bought a "gym wig" long and straight and you can tie it up as well. Only downside is you have to wear it with a headband to disguise the hairline. I'm so happy with it though and it "only" £60 so a fraction of the wig price. Don't buy any from Amazon they tangle instantly. Good luck it's really hard thing to deal with xxxxx
Thank you.
Oh where did you get the gym wig from that sounds good.
I am trying to embrace having a no hair and I don't dislike it as much as I thought I would. . . I would still like to be able to feel like me. I am pleased some good has come from it and it has taken the traumatic feelings away I worried about with it falling out at least I don't have to do that part now and I have decided when my hair dot rather than cancer. I just wish it was a bit easier to sort a wig out. I wonder how well apps work if there is one I can try on hair with it giving a realistic look.
It really is a sucky time to be going through all this. My first chemo session is Monday so that is prob on my mind as well.
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Thank you.
Oh where did you get the gym wig from that sounds good.
I am trying to embrace having a no hair and I don't dislike it as much as I thought I would. . . I would still like to be able to feel like me. I am pleased some good has come from it and it has taken the traumatic feelings away I worried about with it falling out at least I don't have to do that part now and I have decided when my hair dot rather than cancer. I just wish it was a bit easier to sort a wig out. I wonder how well apps work if there is one I can try on hair with it giving a realistic look.
It really is a sucky time to be going through all this. My first chemo session is Monday so that is prob on my mind as well.
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If you Google headscarves by ciara it takes you to the website x
Good luck on Monday, if you have any problems the May chemo club at the top of the page is a good place to ask advice. I've just finished chemo. Agree the timing sucks! I'm due surgery beginning June fingers crossed! Just hoping I can still have my implant as surgeon said they may be restricted what surgery they can offer depending how many patients in the hospital.
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