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primek
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10 years ago

Headgear

When I started my cancer journey I was determined I would wear a wig when the time came. I've  not worn it once. I hate it, it just feels too artificial.

I bought some fabulous cotton caps. .as it was very hot when I started and had a number of cotton and bamboo scarves. I have found the hats feel too snug...and are just too hot. The scarves are like this for me too...I just come over really hot and have to take them off. At home I go bald unless get too cold and pop one on.

I recently bought some loose knitted hats and have found them cooler than the caps and the scarves as not so tight on my head and allow more airflow. Has anyone else found this? Anyone got any other tips how to keep your head cool but covered?

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  • DoubleD's avatar
    DoubleD
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    10 years ago

    Hi.

    I tried wearing headscarves and caps and even had a wig but gave up and just showed off my bald head! To be honest nobody seemed to care and I was so much more comfortable that I felt better too. So you could just brace your new look!

     

  • Cosette's avatar
    Cosette
    Member
    10 years ago

    I'm just popping in to share a resource :-)

    Wrapunzel is a US-based blog dedicated to headwraps. Its founder, Andrea, wraps her hair for religious reasons, but the blog has attracted women affected by breast cancer (and women like me who just like headwraps). Once you find the right fabrics to keep you cool, I recommend you go check it out for a little inspiration. There are a lot of photo and video tutorials.

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    Missindependent
    Member
    10 years ago

    I've been the same, I work only part time but on major sporting events, many outside and in summer so overheating was a problem. For me a wig was not something I even bothered with from the beginning. I have a range of cotton scarves designed for chemo patients, as well as a heavy lace one and some tube scarves which cyclists often wear. The tube scarves were great especially on the hottest days as there isn't much to them and you can change the style easily plus wear under a cap as they're quite thin. I also made my treatment very public as I work on cycling events which are very public, so hiding what is was going through wasn't really ever a consideration either. I also shaved my head as soon as the first bit of hair started falling out. Almost six months on now and I'm glad I didn't bother with a wig. 

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    Lindyloo
    Member
    10 years ago

    I was the same as you, never wore my wig once. I also walked around at home bald, it was nice to feel a breeze haha. I spoke to a lady once while having radiation, and she was wearing a bamboo hat. She said it felt cool all the time in it and given we live in Perth and were getting 40 degrees days at the time, it must be worth looking into.

    now five months after chemo and with my curly grey hair beginning to come back, I realise I actually didn't mind my scarves. Certainly easier to get ready in the morning, no hair to wash and blow dry!!

    i hope somebody can help you out, in the mean time, good luck with your treatment.

    linda xx