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wren71
Member
7 years ago

Where to get headwear?

I’m booked in for chemo from next week and have been told I’ll def lose my hair. I’m not flush with $$ and am happy (at the moment) to wear headwear. I was told I would likely lose it quickly. Is there a place I can buy them in Adelaide that anyone knows of? Or so I have to order off the internet? 
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    Afraser
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    7 years ago
    I can't help with Adelaide, I am sorry, but I found Head Covers (it's a Canadian firm) good, not too expensive and very quick to deliver - everything as I had ordered. The soft "straw" hats were great (with summer coming) and I still wear them! www.headcovers.com. ;
    Most people find hair goes within 2 weeks of your first chemo, give or take a day or so. Your scalp may get tingly, or sore beforehand as the hair follicles are affected. It made losing my hair easier as I didn't like the feel of it at all (it looked OK though). I got it cut very short before it started falling - less mess!  Best wishes.