Wigs

@Kerry-Lee47 If it's any comfort, most women seem to cope with losing their hair better than they expect to. You do get used to it rather quickly, and there are unexpected small pleasues like the sensation in the shower, and the savings in money and time not having to deal with hair care! While you do have to learn to cope with looking like someone who is having cancer treatment, you do benefit from the kindness of strangers as a result. One of the first things that happened to me when my hair went was I was given a free ink cartridge when refilling the printer at home! A little thing I know but $25 is $25 and the man was so jolly & nice! Big hug, K xox

Thankyou for all your help and advice, I haven’t bought a wig yet, I’ve back peddled. I think I’m still in abit of denial as I’ve always had long hair and am struggling to let it go, there has been so much loss to deal with, with the double mastectomy and stepping down from my job for 6 months unpaid. It’s just another thing.
i tried the cold cap for 3 hrs very painful but made worst by the fact I had cold hands and feet mitts on to to prevent neuropathy.
Next Chemo week on Monday, not sure I can go through that again for Vanity but I know it’s gonna take soooooo long to grow back!

Blondy! That wig looks bloody amazing

Sorry but couldn't write after photo uploaded. The above wig is called Rosa and I bought it from the Big Wig on the Gold Coast many years ago. Only need fluffing with the hands. Has fitted very well as I usually wear it over long hair. 

Hi@Kerry-Lee47 , if you're in Melbourne, the Think Pink Centre on St Kilda Road will fit you with a new  on at no cost to you. The Cancer Council on St Kilda Rd has a wig library, as does Peter Mac, they are pre owned. I bought mine from Creative Wigs on Swanston Street.A lovely blonde synthetic one which looked like my hair only like I'd straightened it. It was around $300 . The staff there are wonderful ! Good luck with it all x

Hi @Kerry-Lee47 I’ve only just seen this thread so you might be sorted already but just in case, I bought my wig from the individual wig in Sydney and I did buy it before I lost my hair. It made me more confident that I had something ready. 
Dont buy real hair - that’s when you end up spending $2000! The synthetic hair wigs are amazing. You really can’t tell the difference especially if you get a monofilament one with a lace front.
The only difference between real and synthetic is that the real one you can colour and style - curl and blow dry etc - the synthetic one stays in the style you buy it. Mine cost $450. 
When I took the plunge and had all my hair cut off I did find that it needed adjusting and so I took it back, and they took it in for me to make it more snug and a perfect fit. They did it while I waited.  
I sometimes wear a beanie over the top, which is great in winter and also makes me feel more secure. 
How are you going with your chemo? 
Xxxx

I bought both my wigs while I still had hair. The lady at the wig shop put a stocking thing tight on my head that contained my hair tight and my wig fit fine when I got it. Going to a specialist wig shop with a wig fitter helps. Mine was $500 but I got a health fund rebate and also some money from cancer council Qld. 

@kerry-Lee47 as mine started to fall i got my hairdresser to shave it off. I took my wig with me she then put it on and cut it and shaped it like my hair used to look. Was great i walked out with it on. Was an emotional day my hairdresser is a friend ive known about 25yrs. :) 

Hi @Kerry-Lee47 I never wore a wig as I chose beanies and scarves. During chemo I had some problems with overheating and I think a wig would have been too hot. The wigs here look great ladies.