My hair is coming off tomorrow :-(

Hi Linda Losing your hair is difficult on lots of levels. It changes how we look and makes it obvious to others that we are undergoing treatment for cancer. It is therefore really important to get comfortable with what you use - wig, hat, turban or scarf etc - to cover your bare head. If you can get to a Look Good Feel Better workshop these are excellent for experimenting with different head covers and wigs in a comfortable environment. We all feel self-conscious at first but it does get easier as you and others get used to your new look. I wear both a wig (mostly in public) and turban hats. I have had a number of perfect strangers give me compliments about the turban hats (from headcovers) and feel very comfortable wearing these most places. My wig is very close to how my real hair was (only minus the grey bits!) and is great when I don't want to be reminded about cancer for a while. At the end of the day you are still 'you' no matter what is on your head. My daughter says, 'I don't even notice what is on your head, you are just Mum to me'. The people who you care about and who care about you will not care about your hair loss. Experiment with different looks until you find things that work for you. If you feel comfortable so will everyone else. You can still look good, just different! Deanne xx