Choosing The Best Chemotherapy Headwear


By Christa Jarvis


Hair loss is one of the most devastating side effects for women undergoing treatment for cancer. It can lead to increasing isolation as women do not want to leave home and endure stares. Fortunately, chemotherapy headwear available today allows these women to go out with their heads held high. Many products such as scarves, hats, berets and turbans specifically designed for this purpose bring compliments instead of embarrassment.

Comfort is an important factor when choosing such items. A bald head is particularly sensitive to any roughness and that is why the fabric used needs to feel as smooth and gentle as possible. Natural fabrics are a good choice as they can breathe, allowing for good circulation.

The fit of these items is vital as they usually need to be worn for long periods. Some people are uncomfortable with any item that fits too closely and they should avoid an item with elastic, rather opting for a slightly looser fit. However, a fit that is too loose can be just as irritating. Another consideration is that the item has to provide proper coverage of the hair line.

Simple designs are available that are suited for every type of casual activity, from going to gym to walking the dog. However, even elaborate and elegant designs are found that are suited to wearing out in the evening or for special events. A comfortable sleeping cap will help to keep the head warm at night and a cool cotton cap will offer protection from the heat of the sun.

A basic item that can be worn with many different outfits is an essential in any wardrobe. However, many women in this predicament find that having a selection of items to choose from is not impossible as they are quite affordable. This takes away much stress when dressing to go out, whether it is to go shopping or to the gym. With many items to choose from just the right option can be selected for a specific occasion that matches the clothes being worn.

Choice of color is always a very individual one. It is also very much related to matching the colors of clothing already owned. Someone who prefers wearing black clothes will find black items very useful whereas someone with a lot of pastel colored clothes would have to go for lighter colors. Very bright colors should rather be avoided when the face is looking wan and washed out.

It is very easy to add a personal touch to such items with a pretty broach, pin or colorful twisted scarf. An overlay tie too, is a simple way to add some volume and can be chosen to co-ordinate with the clothes being worn. Many people have a few scarves they do not wear lying around and these can be borrowed to help personalize a hat or turban.

All these options available offer these women a way of boosting their confidence when dealing with hair loss. Suppliers are offering items that are affordable, fashionable and comfortable too. A number of them have been through loss of loved ones from cancer themselves and make donations to cancer research from their profits.




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