Friday, October 31, 2014

Hair loss, Hair covering, Head covering, for Chemotherapy and Alopecia


•     Wide Headbands and Tie Backs – these are excellent choices for women who have a problem with thinning or patchy hair, rather than total baldness.  They provide a lot of coverage over the crown and sides of the head, but let the length of hair show.  These are also useful for those who prefer wigs, because they can hide the artificial hairline, making the “wig-ness” of the piece less obvious.


•     Tichels – headscarves are popular because they are versatile and fashionable; there are so many patterns and materials, and so many ways to tie them.  Someone who loves to accessorize and to coordinate her hair covering with her outfit can have a lot of fun with tichels.  To keep them from slipping back, wear a flat but textured stretchy headband underneath.  A cotton bandana, a fitted wig cap, or even a nylon stocking can also help keep your tichel in place. Tichels are a Great Covering for total baldnes

•     Snoods and Pre-tied bandanas – when you’re in a rush and don’t want the bother of tying a tichel, snoods and pre-tied bandana are your best friends.  They stay in place, they’re loose enough to allow air flow around your head, and they are the most likely styles to be comfortable even after hours of wear. Pre-Tied Bandanas are a Great Covering for total baldness in addition to snoods which come in a summer and winter version.  The Chenille Snoods are the most comfortable.



•    Turbans – on the other hand, some women prefer a style that stays close, that feels protective.  Soft, stretchy, easy to wear turbans will never let you down. Turbans are a Great Covering for total baldness.




•    Hats and berets – there are days when a hat or beret will be the most suitable hair covering.  They have the most potential to look polished and professional or dressy.  A hat with a wide brim provides sun protection, which is important for women with sensitive skin.  And you have the choice of lightweight cottons and straw for warm weather, and warmer wools and knits for when it is cold.  Depending on the season, wearing a hat won’t make you stand out of crowd at all.


•    Sleeping caps – you’ve probably heard that you lose heat through your head faster than anywhere else on the body.  Well, scientists are no longer sure that’s true, but without hair or some kind of covering, you can get pretty chilly up top.  Sleeping caps are a cozy way to deal with that, whether you wear one that is purpose-made or you simply adapt one of your other coverings.