Types of Hair Loss and Solutions

When alopecia areata results in patches of hair loss, if the hair returns in time the new hair is sometimes not the same colour and texture as it used to be, it sometimes is more fine or very coarse, and can be white. This can be very distressing as it can be very unpredictable. It can develop into Alopecia Totalis or Universalis, where it affects all body hair too. We can advise on eyebrows and eye definition. We can put you in touch with other people who have this condition to see just how well they have coped wearing a wig and what it like to wear one, or just to feel you are not the only one with this condition

Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy (also called chemo) is a type of Cancer treatment that uses drugs to destroy cancer cells. There are many types of Chemotherapy, everyone will be slightly different depending on your age, cancer, sex etc.

Chemotherapy works by stopping or slowing the growth of cancer cells, which grow and divide quickly. But it can also harm healthy cells that divide quickly, such as those that line your mouth and intestines or cause your hair to grow. Damage to healthy cells may cause side effects. Often, side effects get better or go away after chemotherapy is over. It would usually take approximately 2 months after your last treatment, for the hair to start recovering, then hair growth is approximately 1/2" per month.

Some people try the "Cold cap." A frozen cap, worn when treatment is given to slow the blood supply to the hair follicles, thus slowing the hair-loss. But it is always good to investigate the wigs, just in case, so then you have a plan "B" if it fails.

However it needs to stay on an extra 3 hours during the duration of treatment.

You cannot wash your hair for 4-5 days after the cooling then no heat/stress styling is advised, no colouring the hair either, so sometimes this can be a different kind of stress.

Even if you do not lose hair you should refrain from colouring it, this could cause hair loss or sensitivity or cause a chemical reaction.

Some people choose to wear a wig because they will be unhappy with their own natural hair colouring or the hair texture changes; it loses elasticity, thus not holding the style very well.

By looking at wigs before you need one will put your mind at rest. Should you need one they can look even better than your own hair.

Some people prefer to practice with their wigs before the hair-loss occurs, that way everyone has seen it and you start to feel confident wearing it out of choice, so when the big day arrives, you are ready to wear it full time with renewed confidence. We have a range of head coverings for collecting the hair in, sleeping in, or just when you are not wearing the wig, comfortable but stylish.

Eyebrow, eyelashes and body hair will all be affected. A fantastic, realistic replacements would be the semi-permanent make up, this would add definition and realism, especially for patients with dark hair, these can be a real loss.

I am so pleased that so many clients actually like and continue to wear their wigs long after the treatment has stopped because they prefer the look to the own hair!

With either of these conditions you would be entitled to a VAT free wig. We can deduct the VAT from a wig with our exemption forms. Please ask for details

For a more individual fit-shape-density, a custom made wig/piece may be required. A mould of your head or the area that needs filling will be taken for the perfect fit, colour matching and density guides will determine colour and thickness required so a piece blends into your own hair naturally, the correct base will be chosen to suit your life style and attachments required so it stays in place.