Wigs for Cancer Patients

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If anyone of us were to find out that we will have to undergo chemotherapy there will be a lot of mixed emotions like fear, nervousness, panicky feeling etc. But apart from this you will also think of the side effects that chemotherapy may have and the biggest would be of losing your hair. There are probably many people out there that would be so terrified of the results that they will have nightmare for days. For all of us, especially women, hair is a source of beauty and for this there is a very simple and easy solution which is to wear a wig that is specially made for cancer patients that are undergoing chemotherapy.

The wigs are specially made keeping in mind the needs and conditions of a cancer patient. Hence they might appear to be like any other normal wig but in reality they are very different. 

It is very likely that not all cancer patients will purchase these wigs and may wear a bandana or scarves on their head. Some may even shave their heads completely, which is the case for many men. When you search online you will find that there are plenty of options to choose from for head covers that are specifically made to keep your head safe during and post therapy since the head and scalp are very sensitive to the heat and cold. 

We recommend that you buy your wig before your actually begin with the treatment. It is also equally important that you buy the wigs only from reputed stores so that you get a high quality wig as-well as customer service. There are many online retail stores that stock a very good collection of cancer wigs that will suit and compliment your facial features. Once you have figured out the style of the wig that you want to buy there are only two other factors that you need to consider and they are the texture of the wig and the quality of the material and manufacturing.

Even for wigs for cancer patients there are three different types of wigs available. The first and most expensive wigs are the custom made wigs. The second choice is a handmade wig where in each strand is hand knotted onto the cap that is made of breathable material like cotton. The third and least expensive is the machine-made wig. The machine-made wigs are generally put together with a sewing machine and hence cannot be given different styles.

The wigs are also manufactured with a variety of materials. The most expensive wigs are made with real human hair and hence also look the most natural. The other wigs are usually made of synthetic fibers or a mixture of both real and synthetic hair. If the price is not a constraint for you then you can and should consider getting yourself a wig that is custom made for you. 

Remember that the wig that you buy should compliment your look and personality. Most people tend to buy a wig of the same color as their real hair so that the look is very authentic. This will also help you feel more comfortable when wearing the wig.

At the beginning it might be a little tricky to wear the wig. There is also so much variety of wigs available that there is a different way to wear each wig. Since it is not feasible to get the help of a professional to help you put your wig on every single time, so buy a wig that is easy to wear on your own. 

Whatever decision you make, just look at all the options that are available for wigs for cancer patients. You will find that the online stores have a lot of information that will help you make your decision.

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