Hi everyone,I am about to start chemo before a full mastectomy, and whilst a strange question - I thought I would ask it anyway. I am after fashionable and stylish headwear for my journey. I have had a peek around and what I can see is a little drab for me. I would love any links.Thanks x

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Hi gals!I too had the same issue with headwear. Here’s what I’ve learned:1. I need the soft (expensive) bamboo skullcaps for sleeping at night, especially when it gets a bit cold. You can get these half price at your local cancer council wig library, if your region/ area has them. Worth having a couple on rotate; they’re also useful for under silkier scarves to secure them if you’re doing a head wrap.2. Thanks to Autumn I’m practically living in beanies/woolly hats - thank god for the cooler air, I say! 3. Those videos are so helpful! I’ve raided Vinnies several times for their biggest square scarves (best for turbans with a knot at the front and spare scarf material running back down the centre of your head) and their longest rectangular scarves (best for wrapping around the head and for big bows, if the material allows). As the look good feel better ladies say - colour is your friend!4. Fringe wigs are the future. I bought two from this place ($20 for real human hair) and often chuck them under a head scarf or a turban purchased from good old eBay.https://medusaaustralia.com.au/shop/clip-in/clip-on-fringe/Pics above are of said fringe wig in action - I just lie it on my head in the vaguely the right spot and get wrapping to secure it. You can buy a net wig cap (like fishnets for your head) to clip the fringe on to if that’s preferred - I’m just lazy and they give me a headache! Hope this helps :)

There's some sites on you tube that show you how to tie scarves into quite stylish turbans. If you haven't got any scarves, the local op shop can be a goldmine for them. When I'm sick of the wig and the beanies aren't appropriate, I do scarves and usually get compliments (maybe people just don't know what to say).I was hoping that Yassmin's Hijabista show would come on (you know that one everyone's gettting their knickers in a twist about). Her scarves always look fabulous.

I'm neither photogenic nor good at selfies, and not wearing makeup, but here's one done with a light winter scarf.

I would have loved to added pic ideas. I used the scarf tying but also used cotton caps and just tied scarves around to make them look different. I bought my scarves very cheaply through Kmart...mostly cotton. I bought lots of wooky hats...many through cgeap as chips and wore a bamboo wig liner underneath.This is a new site I was emailed. I bought my bras through them. There are some really nice ones here if you want some special ones too.https://www.erilan.com.au/collections/headwear?page=1

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TonyaM
Member
7 years ago
Hi RR,
I bought head stuff online from USA called www.headcovers.com They were nice and affordable and delivered to your door.I used to prefer wearing hats/caps and I’ve seen new cheap winter ones in Kmart.Ofcourse,I don’t need them now but it’s still fresh in my mind of just how hard it was to lose my hair.
big hug.xx
Sister
Member
7 years ago
There's some sites on you tube that show you how to tie scarves into quite stylish turbans. If you haven't got any scarves, the local op shop can be a goldmine for them. When I'm sick of the wig and the beanies aren't appropriate, I do scarves and usually get compliments (maybe people just don't know what to say).

I was hoping that Yassmin's Hijabista show would come on (you know that one everyone's gettting their knickers in a twist about). Her scarves always look fabulous.
onemargie
Member
7 years ago
Hi there @RR I wore cool bandanas with bright colours and smiley faces etc on them and scarves during my treatment and found them cool and comfortable. There were heaps on eBay and the enurse website has some too. Mine have been recycled firstly I sent them to NSW then they got sent to vic with which is where they are currently. But she will need them for a few more weeks still. But when she’s done I know @Salpal will be more than happy to post them on to you to use them. The bloody things will have had more holidays than me thsts for sure!! We are here for you love. You csn do this. Biggest hug. Margie xxx
RR
Member
7 years ago
@onemargie - you are too kind, thank you. The past two weeks have been awful, however I just keep telling myself that the prognosis could have been worse xxx
RR
Member
7 years ago
Thank you, @TonyaM - I will check out the website xx
RR
Member
7 years ago
@Sister - I will look up the lady you are referring to and see what she does! Thank you xx
kmakm
Member
7 years ago
If you fancy some online shopping here's a UK list to pick through.

https://www.breastcancercare.org.uk/information-support/facing-breast-cancer/going-through-treatment-breast-cancer/side-effects/side-effects-of-chemotherapy/breast-cancer-and-hair-loss/hair-loss-what-to-wear

I bought some really nice hats, which were incredibly cheap, from Anna Bandana. I was dignosed in December and needed sun protection asap!

The beginning is so hideous @RR. It does get better as a treatment plan emerges and then commences. Breathe, and hang in there. K xox
Salpal
Member
7 years ago
as @onemargie said, More than happy to send l have one more chemo left and then l am hoping my hair starts growing quick smart. Let me know @RR if you would like them. Good luck with your treatment hun xx
RR
Member
7 years ago
That's so lovely @onemargie - yes, I would love them xx
RR
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7 years ago
@kmakm - Yes, I am very frightened about the chemo knocking me around, more than the surgery! Thank you for the site xx