I was given a free wig on the nhs - by a very helpful & sympathetic 'wig lady'. When it came to it tho' i found i preferred to wear hats (& still do) as the wig has never really felt like 'me'. I guess you have to experiment and do whatever makes you most comfortable; its a weird time tho.

I've been wearing bandannas mostly during my hair loss. I did get a wig from the American cancer society that I wore about 3 times. I have it on in my picture here. I would be happy to mail it to you if you want it. I have a couple of liners to wear underneath too. Send me a message if you're interested.

I have a wig, but I don't wear it very often. I went our and got all kinds of hats to wear.

I felt more like me with the hats than I do the wig. Plus I can match them to my outfits. I miss my eyelashes more than my hair. I know that probably sounds weird, but that's me.

Cath missing your eyelashes doesn't sound weird to me. I miss them too but I really miss my eyebrows the most. I try to draw them on and I never get them even. Somdays I even looked surprised. haha

I went to a salon that specalized in wigs & found a great one. I went synthetic because it is easier to style & care for, plus much less expensive the brand I went with is Norke in fact I have ordered another style. I get so many complements. I went with what my hair color was, just I little straighter style since I always had curly hair & it was hard to wear it straight. People who haven't seen me in a while assume I just grew my hair out. I wear a cotton cap under it. It is very comfortable I have had it since June. Around home I usually don't wear it & sometimes if I am just running a quick errand I throw on a hat. But I am so glad I got one. I really love it & it is so easy. Getting ready in the morning is a snap & no more bad hair days!
Good Luck
Deb

I've started the chemo just over a week ago.. so am now waiting for my hair to fall out.. I have wig, which looks better than my own hair. I know I will get used to it.. because I will have to and hopefully it will be fun.. There are so many good styles to choose from. I think I will shave my hair off when it begins to come out.. thank you for your advice... xxxxxx

I am glad you decided to shave your hair, I know for me it was much easier. I just ordered wig #2 should be here any day & I can't wait. Enjoy.
Deb

Yesterday I noticed it had begun to come out slightly.. I sort of panicked and my daughter came over with her clippers.. Only it didn't feel right.. she was in a hurry and it all felt a bit grim... So decided I will a couple of friends over on 1st Jan, tomorrow, and make some fun of it... a New Head for the New Year.. I don't know that my friends will see it as a fun thing to go to though... But I need some moral support with this one.. I know I will be fine once it has gone it's the waiting for it to happen that feels creepy to me.. Just want to move on from here and the New Year seems like a good time for moving on... Thank you all and have a great year..xxxxxx

I tried to have my sister do it the first time she got one razor sweep & bursted into tears. So I think it's best not to have family around. I like your idea of having friends is great. I had my hair stylist do it. Best to you in 2008.
Deb

Well.. yesterday I shaved what was left of my hair off.. Just me and one brave friend in the end.. it was difficult to arrange a party as decided at the last minute.. but it was great fun.. seriously.. we had a great laugh and videoed the escapade.. I have to edit it as it took rather longer to do than I thought and I will post it when it's done.. I learnt a lot about myself and my preconceptions about no hair.. It actually suits me very short.. Like everything else in life.. it wasn't as sad or scary as I imagined it would be.. Just have to get used to the new routine now.. and figure out what to do when I'm not wearing the wig.. I've yet to find a hat that suits me.. It's a new experience and interesting for that.. liberating... thanks for the advice and support.. lots of love xxxxxx

Halli you remind me of me when I shaved mine off. I was so ready to do it because I couldn't stand the hair all over the place. My sis in law shaved it and my hubby and other sis in law shave their heads with me. It was kind of fun and a memory I will always cherish. I'm glad you had a good friend with you. In all of this cancer bull we have to grab any good memories we can. Hugs, Rene

Check out WorldofWigs.com

They custom design wigs for chemo patients. I hope this helps!

It's been over seven months now since I shaved my hair off.. the wig has been a huge success.. in that everyone thinks it is my real hair and that it looks great.. which is reassuring.. but I really don't like wearing it.. I am aware of it all the time and wondering what it is doing up there.. brushing it constantly.. and it makes me sweat loads now that it is summer..

I have also lost my eyebrows and my eye lashes.. in fact virtually all body hair has abandoned me.. The eye brows are a pain to draw on and someone recommended buying some temporary tattoo ones which are available from wig suppliers.. but I didn't bother to do that. I've just had a thought to make some sort of template to make them easier to match up.... now why didn't I think of that sooner...

I've finished my chemo and have been told that I will probably to have it again at some point.. Hoping I get to grow my hair back first and that if/when I do need more chemo that it won't be the type that makes me bald.. xxx

My hair is gone too. It's been a rough transition for me, I went from having long hair that I took for granted, to being bald with no eyebrows or lashes. I DO have a wig, although i think I've worn it twice. It's beautiful and everything, but it's just not nearly as comfortable as my scarves and hats. It's nice to have one, but it's normal and understandable (from my experience) to not want to wear it daily.

Good luck finding one. i would check with your chemo nurses, mine gave me the BEST place to go. Good luck!

I just joined this support group today and glad to read your posts about your hair. I just started 2 months ago and I'm starting to notice it on the pillow, my clothes and of course the drain:-) I have long hair too, and I've always had what I thought was a significant amount of hair "everwhere" as my ex used to say, but now it's just rediculous! I have a friend that's about 15 years older than me and lately seems to think she needs to groom me. I knows she's trying to be helpful, but just when I've forgotten that I'm on it and we are out having fun, she makes a point to say I'm shedding and start picking the hair off me, like a mother baboon. I've kidded with her and told her to stop, but she doesn't get it. Has anyone here encountered this issue? I'm I just being over sensative because of the steroids? I know she means well, but I'm ready to break her arm the next time we go out. Maybe I'll just shave it all off! However I was hoping to get away with some hats and head bands for now to show the illusion I still have a full head of hair. At least it makes me feel better even being able to put it in a pony tail for now:-). I know this is so trivial but advise would be appreciated and it was great to vent:-)
Dixie