Can anyone recommend where to buy a wig

Keet

hi all, 

I'll be starting chemo in a couple of weeks and my oncologist said my hair will come out, so want to buy a wig possibly.. I've already got a few scarves, but I want to try some wigs too.. I'm going to Melbourne this weekend, can anyone recommend any good places that will be open Saturday? 

i have a couple of recommendations  for my state, but not Melbourne.. 

Thanks all ??

 

TonyaM

Hi, I bought an expensive real hair wig and hardly wore it. It was hot and itchy and because it was real hair,It had to be styled after washing. I could only wear it for a few hours at a .time. Having said that,it's good to have a wig for those special occasions.Not sure where you live but there are cheap wig places at Paddys markets in Sydney. You could also look online www.headcovers.com

They have a range of synthetic wigs and also great headgear which I bought a lot of. It got delivered to my door.Tonya xx

Glynnis

Hi keet, this is where I got my wig from in Melbourne, creative hair, 2/154-156 Swanston street, melbourne. Ph 96547383 not sure if you want to travel to city or not but I found the gentleman in there  very helpful and patient with me tried heaps of different wigs on finding the right one. I find I wear my scares/turbans a lot and keep the wig for special occasions. Hope this help good luck with your journey. Glynnis xx 

Glynnis

I meant to say scarves not scares 

Robyn W

Hi,I never bothered getting a wig.So many ladies on here over the last few months have talked about wigs being a waste of money.They can be very uncomfortable,and during chemo,your scalp is often very sensitive.Like Tonya,I bought online from headcovers.com.They are great,and they don't only have scarves,but a great range of hats and turbans.I purchased a bamboo turban,which became my favourite thing of all.It was so soft,and I have met other ladies that have loved bamboo  headcovers.Cheers Robyn.xox

Keet

Thanks everyone. Yeah I probably won't wear it all the time, but I work a second job at a restaurant so was thinking of having it just for there, then the rest a hat/scarfe.. 

Thats interesting about the real hair, I might look into the synthetic instead.. I seen creative hair place on the jntermet so might give them a call to see whether they're open on weekends.. 

Xo

 

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Hi Keet, I got my wig from Head Compliments, 85 Bedford Rd, RIngwood East. Ph  98707743. They are wonderful and kind there and also advise you on how to access funding to support purchase of your wig. They also helped me with an eyebrow kit, as my eyebrows have thinned. Best of luck, I hope that you find a nice wig, Tracey B ??

rowdy

Hi I'm from the west not sure where you are staying. The place I went to was actually a hairdresser and I picked my wig before I lost my hair. When my hair started to fall out I called her up and booked in, she cut my hair off and then styled the wig, I worked during chemo and people who didn't know I was going through cheno didn't notice the difference as she cut it close to my old hair style. I have just looked for her name cant remember, but if you are coming out to the west let me know and I will look her up. Mine was synthetic good luck

Jennette

I worn a synthetic wig after losing my hair and don't regret it. I had my hair dresser cut all my hair off when it started to come out in handfuls. I had already bought my wig and had it ready to go. I worked the whole time and some people didn't even know until I stopped wearing it. Good luck finding a suitable one. Just a side note my health private health fund paid for part of it. 

Carolynvj

Hi, thought I would let you know another place in Melbourne. I actually bought 3 synthetic wigs (thought if I was going to wear one may as well have a couple and have some fun with them - all different styles & colours too) I got mine from Chiquel Wigs Beauty & Hair 565-567 Mt Alexander Road Moonee Ponds. Good luck with everything & know there is always someone here to "talk" too & give advice from own experience. Carolyn x

Keet

Oh good, you guys are all a great help.. I definitely agree looking for a wig before it all comes out.. I have a few weeks still.. I'm hoping the eyebrows stay but thanks Tracey B though, the eye brow kit will be good to look into as I didn't think of them thinning.. 

I have a prescription for one so get some off, will check with my insurance company too..

Im from Tassie, so have been given a couple of places to check out from my oncologist but why not check melb as well whilst I visit family.. Thanks so much for suggestions in Melbourne, I will call them tomorrow too to make sure they're open on Saturday.. X

rowdy

Hi just remembered her name Lidia's wigs she is in Footscray, she does have a web site phone number 96876560. good luck

[Deleted User]

Hi Keet, as you can see from the number of responses below there are a number of women with good recommendations.

If your still looking for wig suppliers, you can go to our online directory and either type wig in as a key word or you can add you postcode and distance you want to travel and all breast cancer related services and support will appear - https://www.bcna.org.au/services-and-support-groups/

Just shout if you need a hand finding your way around.

~Daina

Keet

Oh excellent daina, sorry I wasn't aware of the services that were on here.. But that's very helpful thanks