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Meg1112
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1 year ago

Hair Loss Advice

Hi beautiful people. I have just commenced chemo a few weeks ago and I am just starting to lose my hair. I have bought some hats and scarves but I would appreciate some advice on wigs. Looking at the possibility of a real hair wig? Would really appreciate your opinions. I live in the the Wollongong area. Thanks ☺️ 
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13 Replies

  • GorgyS's avatar
    GorgyS
    Member
    1 year ago
    Hi @Meg1112.  I was not looking for human hair wigs, as synthetic wigs were recommended for easier maintenance. You might also be interested in attending a workshop through the Look Good Feel Better Program. There is one happening on 1st October in Wollongong ( Gwynneville). You can register here: Workshop registration - Look Good Feel Better (lgfb.org.au)
    You can also browse their website and watch videos, such as the 'Headwear Presentation for Women' on the Look Good Feel Better website: For women - Look Good Feel Better (lgfb.org.au) I attended a number of virtual workshops. 
  • Meg1112's avatar
    Meg1112
    Member
    1 year ago
    Hi @GorgyS  . I have heard about the wig library. Do they have human hair wigs? 
  • GorgyS's avatar
    GorgyS
    Member
    1 year ago
    Hi @Meg1112
    I live in the Wollongong area and chose to wear a wig. I went to the Wig Library at Wollongong Public Hospital and hired a beautiful, new wig. I just gave them a $50 donation. The ladies and volunteers at the Wig Library are absolutely fantastic. Actually, today I stopped wearing a wig because my hair is now long enough to go without one (still short but this is my style, short pixie), 3 months after my last chemo. 
  • Meg1112's avatar
    Meg1112
    Member
    1 year ago
    I have made an appointment with The Wig Lady who does house visits. Has anyone had this experience? Just checked out The Beautiful Hair Boutique on line that also looks like a good option . Thanks for everyone’s input. Much appreciated ♥️🥰
  • CeeCee's avatar
    CeeCee
    Member
    1 year ago
    @Meg1112, I bought a wig from The Beautiful Hair Boutique from Burleigh Heads but she also has a boutique in Sydney so it may be the same as Cindi mentioned. The boutiques are owned by a lady who has suffered hair loss all of her life. I was recommended this boutique from my daughter in law who is a breast cancer nurse and has seen many bad wigs and whenever she saw a good one that she did not recognise as a wig they came from this place. I live in country Victoria but travelled to get my wig. It is real European hair and treated like your own natural hair. I bought it especially for my son’s wedding last month but wear it everywhere. No one has ever picked it for a wig and are very surprised if I tell them. It is very comfortable to wear, I’m very happy with it.
  • Cindi's avatar
    Cindi
    Member
    1 year ago
    There is a really good wig salon in Sydney on the North Shore called The Beautiful Hair Salon in Neutral Bay.
    Their wigs are lovely and natural looking, human hair.
    xx
  • iserbrown's avatar
    iserbrown
    Member
    1 year ago
    My younger sister also had a wig.  She took it to her hairdresser who dyed it and styled the same as her natural hair. 
    She's very private and only a couple of key Managers were aware of her health and chemo/immunotherapy treatment.   Others were none the wiser!
  • Afraser's avatar
    Afraser
    Member
    1 year ago
    I bought two good quality synthetic wigs (sorry, I am in Melbourne so the supplier isn’t much help!). I was very happy with them, easy to look after, wash, shake, let dry. I was remarkably well during chemo, worked throughout and the wigs allowed me to feel ‘normal’, especially when engaged in public. Why two? I thought a slightly curlier ‘do’ would be good for more special occasions - but I wore it nearly all the time! Best wishes.
    • Carolyn2's avatar
      Carolyn2
      Member
      2 months ago

      Hi, can you tell me where in Melbourne as I’m looking for one please?

      • JaneP03's avatar
        JaneP03
        Member
        11 days ago

        Hi Carolyn2

        Not sure if you found somewhere. I have just done my 1st chemo, seems hair loss is a given with the type I had which was TC.  I arranged for Kirsten from Wigs on Wheels come to my house, she was wonderful, knows her stuff and had all the answers to my questions and had great advice, no pressure to buy, would highly recommend her.  I also went to Creative Wigs in Swanston St, Melbourne, they too were fantastic and suggest you also pop in there.  They have so many wigs to try on, different styles and colours.  I now have a new friend (wig) her name is Elizabeth, I will unveil her in a few weeks.  I am a little nervous, but I am just going to OWN her.  Best wishes

    • yeo's avatar
      yeo
      Member
      2 months ago

      May I know the wig store name, I am looking for one. Thanks

      • Afraser's avatar
        Afraser
        Member
        2 months ago

        Sorry for the delay, I didn't see this message as it's listed under a lot of much older ones.

        I went to Head Complements in Ringwood, 85 Bedford Road, tel. 9870 7743.

        Good luck.