A Guide To Chemotherapy Headwear
In the battle to fight cancer, chemo is one of the common treatment methods used. Unfortunately, while it is fighting the cancer, it is also wreaking havoc on your body. Among the many symptoms you may be experiencing, hair loss is likely to occur. Patients often begin searching for chemotherapy headwear before or at the start of treatments. In preparation for the loss of hair, choosing coverings can help give you some peace of mind regarding your appearance. You have many different options.
One type of head cover is the scarf. Scarves are designed to be lightweight and have multiple sizes to suit different head sizes. The pattern and color options are nearly endless. There are also scarves available that are already tied for patients who do not want to have to worry about tying their scarves. Fabrics include cotton, wool, and blends. Ideally, silk should be avoided because it tends to slide around on the head.
Men and women alike find themselves purchasing at least a few different types of hats. Women choose those that tend to be more decorative and comfortable, while men tend to choose baseball caps. Decorative types include brim hats, fedoras, and even berets. When choosing something with a softer fabric and higher comfort level, a beanie or turban style is often appropriate.
When you are seeking a head cover but do not want to rely solely on the above-mentioned options, a wig is another option for you. Wigs allow you to change a hairstyle in a matter of seconds. You can choose something that helps you look like you did before the treatments started, or you can stray from the usual and try out new looks. You can choose straight, curly, long, or short styles. The wigs can be natural human hair, often donated by people for this purpose, or a synthetic variety.
Regardless of which type of head covering you are after, there are a few things to consider when you are trying to choose. First, there is a difference between coverings for people with hair and ones for people without hair. They are sized differently and most regular coverings do not conceal the hairline. Additionally, they may not be designed with comfort and sensitivity in mind. For patients experiencing hair loss or who have already experienced hair loss, the type of covering should be sized to consider the lack of hair.
The lifestyle you have will have a large influence on the types of coverings that you choose. Be sure to account for your daily activities, but also the activity levels you have on treatment days. If you tend to be more active, choose pieces that will not require you to constantly reposition or that move around too much. Additionally, you should choose pieces that suit your style and mix well with your wardrobe selections. They should feel natural to you, not as though you need to force yourself to wear them and be uncomfortable.
Pieces should be a blend of functional and dressy. You should choose pieces that fit active days when you are getting treatments or running errands, and separate coverings for those dressy occasions. You can also choose pieces that are more colorful or have a pattern to offset the outfits in your wardrobe that are solid colored.
Your illness and subsequent treatment does not have to mean that you are not comfortable with yourself. You do not have to be confined to staying within the walls of your home. A head covering can give you the freedom to go out without being afraid of your appearance, or the toll weather can take on your delicate exposed scalp.
One type of head cover is the scarf. Scarves are designed to be lightweight and have multiple sizes to suit different head sizes. The pattern and color options are nearly endless. There are also scarves available that are already tied for patients who do not want to have to worry about tying their scarves. Fabrics include cotton, wool, and blends. Ideally, silk should be avoided because it tends to slide around on the head.
Men and women alike find themselves purchasing at least a few different types of hats. Women choose those that tend to be more decorative and comfortable, while men tend to choose baseball caps. Decorative types include brim hats, fedoras, and even berets. When choosing something with a softer fabric and higher comfort level, a beanie or turban style is often appropriate.
When you are seeking a head cover but do not want to rely solely on the above-mentioned options, a wig is another option for you. Wigs allow you to change a hairstyle in a matter of seconds. You can choose something that helps you look like you did before the treatments started, or you can stray from the usual and try out new looks. You can choose straight, curly, long, or short styles. The wigs can be natural human hair, often donated by people for this purpose, or a synthetic variety.
Regardless of which type of head covering you are after, there are a few things to consider when you are trying to choose. First, there is a difference between coverings for people with hair and ones for people without hair. They are sized differently and most regular coverings do not conceal the hairline. Additionally, they may not be designed with comfort and sensitivity in mind. For patients experiencing hair loss or who have already experienced hair loss, the type of covering should be sized to consider the lack of hair.
The lifestyle you have will have a large influence on the types of coverings that you choose. Be sure to account for your daily activities, but also the activity levels you have on treatment days. If you tend to be more active, choose pieces that will not require you to constantly reposition or that move around too much. Additionally, you should choose pieces that suit your style and mix well with your wardrobe selections. They should feel natural to you, not as though you need to force yourself to wear them and be uncomfortable.
Pieces should be a blend of functional and dressy. You should choose pieces that fit active days when you are getting treatments or running errands, and separate coverings for those dressy occasions. You can also choose pieces that are more colorful or have a pattern to offset the outfits in your wardrobe that are solid colored.
Your illness and subsequent treatment does not have to mean that you are not comfortable with yourself. You do not have to be confined to staying within the walls of your home. A head covering can give you the freedom to go out without being afraid of your appearance, or the toll weather can take on your delicate exposed scalp.
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