Chemotherapy Headwear Choices

Choosing the right headwear can make a big difference for cancer patients dealing with hair thinning and loss that commonly occur due to chemotherapy.

With today’s wide range of stylish and functional chemotherapy headwear, not only can you look good and feel more confident in your appearance - your head will be protected as well.  

There are a number of important reasons you should protect your scalp when undergoing chemo, and fortunately there’s a headwear solution for every one of them!

Why is it so important to protect your head?

• To stay warm. The hair on your head (or head warmth) plays a significant role in regulating your body temperature
• Protection from the sun. Hair prevents the sun’s UV rays from reaching the scalp. Plus, during treatment and for months after, chemotherapy can make your skin much more vulnerable to these damaging UV rays
• Boost your self-esteem. We know going through chemo sucks, and you deserve to look and feel the very best you can. .

The good news is chemotherapy headwear offers wonderful benefits for all of the above, and can really help you re-gain your confidence during treatment. 

What are my options?

We understand hair loss due to cancer and other health conditions can take an immense toll on an individual. It’s only fair to have a plethora of personalised options available to make you look good and feel confident, right!?

Some of the latest options in chemotherapy headwear include:

• Wigs. A popular option as a wig can help you feel more like yourself, particularly with a shade similar to your natural colour. Human hair wigs offer a more natural look and feel but require more upkeep; while synthetic fibre wigs are more affordable and low maintenance.
• Chemo head scarves. Easy to put on, super comfortable, and versatile! You can dress them up with a fun headband, and express yourself through different colours and patterns. The chemo head scarves we stock feature double layering for extra warmth, and removable tags for added comfort.
• Cotton or bamboo chemo caps. Created with comfort in mind, these are silky soft and have the added benefit of a brim for sun protection on those days you need to be out and about.
• Turbans. Providing full head coverage, a turban is a soft, lightweight option - and guaranteed to fit well.
• Hair toppers, extensions and hair pieces. In both human and synthetic hair, a hair topper could be the perfect addition for increasing fullness to your mane.

How comfortable are they, really?

All our headwear has been carefully selected with the needs of cancer patients in mind. They’re made of only the finest materials including silk, bamboo, or cotton to guarantee the TLC you need, and to prevent scalp irritation.

Love to learn more? Give us a call! At Creations Wig Studio we provide a personal, discrete fitting service to help you find the right headwear. We will help you style it to suit you, and provide you with valuable advice on caring for wig, as well as answers to your burning questions, such as: Can I go swimming in my wig?