Can anyone recommend where to buy a wig

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

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

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

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

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

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. 

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

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 ??

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

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