Do You Wear A Wig? How Difficult Are They To Wear?

[DarceyK123]

A good friend has alopecia and has very little hair. Shes thinking of getting a wig but looking into it a bit more is confused about caps, meshes, combs blah, blah.

We thought it would be as simple as buying wig, plonking on almost bare head!

Any advice appreciated.

[Tilly2]

She needs to go to a hair salon that specialises in medical hair loss and appropriate. They will provide and style the wig to suit your friend.

A friend of mine is attending a salon on Wednesday for exactly the same reason. I'll let you know how she gets on.

[maggiebee]

My DILs mother wore a wig following chemotherapy. However, she had is specially made for her and you wouldn't have known it was a wig. Think it might be worth investing a few pounds if it has to be worn regularly. (PS this wig could also be washed and blow dried).

[Buenchico]

The charity Alopecia UK has a detailed document on the subject available:
https://www.alopecia.org.uk/Handlers/Download.ashx?IDMF=8457a471-5e8f-4c04-9941-d3b7c23ba0c7

[DarceyK123]

Thanks ladies, Tilly, yes i would be very interested to hear how your friend gets on.