If you are undergoing chemotherapy you may experience partial or full hair loss. Below are some things to consider.
Hair loss, regardless of the cause can be a deeply emotional experience for a lot of people. Often times, it isn't until we are faced with hair loss that we realize just how much we can be affected by it.
In the market today there are beautiful wigs that are comfortable to wear and look great. With the right one, you can wear a wig with as much and sometimes more confidence than your natural bio hair.
A few keys to wearing wigs confidently are:
The density is natural for your ethnicity and features. A wig that has too much or too little hair density will often times look unrealistic.
The color is similar to your bio hair color or a color that compliments your skin tone.
The fit of a wig is important. The wig should not move around and should be placed correctly on your head. The hairline should sit at a comfortable 3-4 finger depth from your eyebrows.
Modifications may be necessary to make a wig your own. This could include thinning, trimming, adding layers or bangs.
HAIR ALTERNATIVES
We have a wide selection of beautiful headwear!
All Natural Care Kit from Terapo Medik
THE WELL-BEING CARE KIT
This care kit (made in Quebec) has been developed with the well-being in mind of those who have lost their hair following chemotherapy or cranial radiotherapy treatment.
Hydrate your scalp and nourish your follicles to promote healthy regrowth.
Chemotherapy or radiotherapy?
Often required for the treatment of cancer, chemotherapy and cranial radiotherapy reduce or stop cell activity in the lumpy follicles and sebaceous glands. The hair falls a few days after the start of treatment.
The scalp can become sensitive, irritated and dehydrated during treatments. When these are complete, the hair repels. The capillary cycle is restarting, but the hair still weakened is therefore more likely to be damaged by treatments such as colouring, and certain hair products.
The importance of hair loss and how fast they grow back varies from person to person. Every treatment and every patient is different.
These Térapo Medik ® products are based on 100% natural active ingredients such as calendula oil, hydrolyzed corn starch and an amino acid complex. They have soothing activity that soothes the itch while stimulating the hair follicles and regulating the hair cycle.
To learn more about this Canadian Company and their natural scalp and hair products visit.
www.laboratoirenature.com
COMPLIMENTARY SHAVING
There may come a time when hair loss becomes so advanced during treatment that you decide to shave your head. This can be an emotional part of your journey and for some having this done in salon can provide some comfort. We offer this service complimentary to everyone. You can bring a loved one or a friend, or a few, we have the space.
Look Good Feel Better helps give women with cancer back their womanhood, however they choose to define it.
GIVING WOMEN BACK THEIR WOMANHOOD. Many women with cancer are told that the emotional rollercoaster of losing your hair, eyelashes, eyebrows and having sallow or excruciatingly dry skin is normal. There’s nothing normal about this and we refuse to consider it vanity.
The finer points about hair, makeup and skin care are just the beginning – LGFB is about a whole lot more.
It offers a unique sense of community to women from all walks of life. For a cancer survivor, it’s the opportunity to get closer to the person you were before you began fighting this debilitating disease. It’s a chance to be yourself again.
Wellness is a term that goes far beyond medical treatment. At LGFB, we use the broader, psychosocial definition of health that incorporates mental, emotional, social and spiritual well-being. It’s not just about the diagnosis. It’s just as much about who you are and how you feel as a person - and a woman.
Through our volunteer team of cosmetic professionals, we offer the finest in skin care, wig selection and makeup techniques in a series of signature steps, each designed to encourage women to look and feel their best.
For more information about this organization or to register for this FREE workshop use the link below.
Financial Options for a wig.
When a wig purchase is accompanied by a prescription you may qualify for employer or private insurance reimbursement. As each plan and qualifications vary you may wish to contact your insurer to find out more details.
Also, you may contact Canada Revenue Agency or your tax accountant to find out if you are eligible to claim these expenses on your taxes and if so, what requirements you must satisfy.