Breast Cancer "Fashion" - Do you wear wigs? hats? scarves?

@bravest‍ Hello bravest, welcome to Carenity and thank you for starting this discussion! This is a great topic, let me tag some other members so they can share their experiences!

Hello ladies, I hope you're doing well! Did you experience or are you experiencing hair loss during your breast cancer treatment? If so, did you choose to wear a head covering like a wig, scarf, or hat? Which did you prefer and why? Do you have any "styling" tips for bravest?

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Take care,
Courtney

No chemo yet , I will be having immunotherapy before chemo is considered as it is not thought to be very effective in my type of cancer , I hope everyone is staying positive and well x

@bravest @Courtney_J.  Hello I think a cap with a scarf under is a really good look but there are some really good sites showing you how to put scarfs on in really flattering ways , a wig is to hot at the minute. I hope this is helpful have some fun experimenting xx

@bravest Hi I have finished my chemo and radiotherapy now and my hair is starting to grow back (white) I was in shock when I lost my hair it was quite long and redhead. . I did cry I will admit because as you say it is part if our identity. I did have a wig but felt uncomfortable  wearing it knowing I suppose it wasn't real. I looked online and found some lovely  headwear turbans/hats etc at reasonable prices. I bought quite a few to be honest  family and friends told me I looked great so  I felt good about myself wearing these. I also lost my eyebrows and lashes but  used eyebrow pencils/brush and made my eyes up. It made me feel more confident and I went out on social occasions.

Hope this helps

Sara x

Hi there welcome to cerenity unfortunately i didnt have chemo but i am on anastrazole and i did have 6 weeks of radiotherapy, with electrons and protons and i did have 2 large boosts one from the start and at the end but i do have friends who have had chemo and who is having chemo one of them wore a wig but thd other had her hair  shaved off and wore a scarf you can get lots of different things to wear ask your nurse or phone Macmillan they will advise you on what garments you can get i had a mastectomy and my nurse helped me get a false boob and bra for support also you can get them from marks and Spencer at the moment i wear a sports bra i find that more comfortable but i do also have front fastening bras if you have any problems go on the cancer uk  site they also can help lots of love and good luck with your recovery love Tigger xx

Hi I have had 3 chemo sessions so far and have lost all my lovely long blonde hair I had since I was 16 I was devastated to say the least but am getting used to wearing caps by focus care they are really comfortable and soft I have bought a wig but just feel it's to hot at the moment to wear it and does kind of feel a bit weird I suppose it's because you know it's not your own x

Thank you all for responding, it's comforting to know that I'm not alone in this!
@Sara.D‍ I understand that feeling of mourning, I'm going through it as well. I didn't know chemo could affect hair colour! I'm sure you'll be just as beautiful with white hair than with red. 
@Lozley1 I will look into those caps! I agree about the wig being too hot, I feel like it might be itchy too in the heat.

Stay strong ladies! xx