Things to Consider When Buying a Wig in Anticipation of or Following Chemotherapy

Individuals who are confronted with losing their hair from chemotherapy or radiation therapy frequently select one wig and afterward substitute wearing the wig(s) with caps and scarves. Keep in mind, hair will grow back, despite the fact that its thickness, surface, and shading may not be equivalent to its condition before treatment.

How should I deal with the anticipation of losing my hair?

Ensure you know whether your treatment really leads to hair loss. Not all chemo causes hair loss.

On the off chance that your hair is long, consider having it trimmed short so that changing to a wig or other head covering will be less noticeable.

Hair by and large drops out two to three weeks after the first chemo treatment.

When it begins dropping out, consider having your head shaved (utilize an electric razor to keep away from cuts). This can cause you to feel more in charge and holds you back from awakening to discover irritated hair all around your head.

You might see that some hair might start to develop back between medicines, only to ultimately drop out once more.

Hair ordinarily develops back around a half year after finishing chemotherapy. Your new hair might be curlier or straighter, thicker or better—or even another shading. Normally this change is only in the present moment; with time your hair will probably return to the manner in which it appeared before treatment.

Where would I be able to purchase a wig?

Search the Internet for wig stores. In case you are stressed over privacy, inquire as to whether the store has one-on-one help accessible for cancer patients who are picking a wig. Some might even have a private area for trying on wigs.

Selecting a wig prior to beginning treatment

Take photographs of your present hairstyle.

Save a lock of hair from the top front of your head, where the hair is lightest, on the off chance that you need to coordinate with your wig to recreate your current look.

Utilize normal light—outside or almost a window—to choose whether a wig coordinates with the pattern.

Measure your head with your hair wet or slicked down.

Ensure your wig is customizable, as your head may ultimately seem quite a bit smaller once your hair has fallen out.

Selecting a Shade

The decision of shading is an individual one. However, be courageous! Presently is your opportunity to explore a new look without paying for a long, costly salon color session. You may choose to attempt a wig in another shading and find yourself extremely satisfied with the outcome.

Styling your wig

Prior to styling, consistently fold the entirety of the hair behind your ears.

If necessary, have a stylist trim the bangs and style the wig to make it look more natural.

Prior to styling long straight wigs, shower delicately with a wig conditioner and utilize a wig brush, beginning with the finishes first.

Use scarf groups and other hair embellishments as you would with your own hair.

Really focusing on your wig

Only wash your wig with shampoo made exclusively for wigs.

Wigs that are worn every day ought to be washed each ten to fourteen days, and all the more regularly in case you are utilizing a great deal of hair spray and styling cream.

After washing the wig, allow the wig to dry on a compact wig stand­ so that air can circle through it­ without washing out the conditioner. Wig conditioner is also helpful for wigs. It ensures the fiber and expands the existence of the wig.

Remember that wigs, particularly those that are synthetic, may take eight to twelve hours to dry.

Wigs ought to consistently be put away on a stand; not in a plastic pack or in a container.

No more “terrible hair days!”

While losing your hair might be terrifying, numerous individuals might appreciate attempting styles and tones in a wig that they could not have ever set out to attempt with their own hair. A few individuals purchase more than one wig and change wigs to suit their temperament, their outfit, or an event.

Wigs consistently look great; there are not any more awful hair days. Indeed, numerous individuals keep on wearing their wig(s) after their hair comes back, particularly when they don’t have the time to consistently style their hair.

For further information on this topic, please call Wig Palace at (423) 894-0157 or visit them online at thewigpalace.com.

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