Finding The Best Chemotherapy Headwear

By Christa Jarvis


When women undergo cancer treatment and lose their hair as a result of this, it can result in loss of confidence and increasing isolation. They often avoid going out, choosing to stay at home where others do not stare at them. This is not necessary today with the amazing range of chemotherapy headwear available, particularly from online stores. All kinds of hats, scarves, turbans and berets are available that are comfortable but look great too.

Such items have to be made of fabrics that are as comfortable as possible. They often have to be worn for many hours at a time and a bald head is more sensitive than one covered with hair. A fabric like a soft cotton not only feels gentle but it can breathe, allowing proper ventilation and circulation.

The fit has to be carefully considered too. An item that is too loose or too tight can be difficult to wear for many hours at a time. Some items with a tight fit where elastic is used are too uncomfortable for those who do not like a feeling of tightness on their heads. Many different sizes are available and once a good fit is found, other of the same size can be bought with confidence.

The range of designs available, from simple to fairly elaborate, is very large. There are those suited to every possible occasion from more casual ones like walking the dog to more formal events like going out for dinner. One can even purchase a sleeping hat for keeping the head warm at night.

One basic item that can be worn with many different outfits is extremely useful. However, the fact that these items are so reasonably priced means that many women purchase a whole range of items suited to different occasions. They have the option of picking out one that suits what they are wearing and the activity perfectly. This can take away a whole lot of unnecessary stress in an already very stressful time.

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.

The many different options available allow women to conceal their hair loss with dignity and ease. Many suppliers of such products have suffered from the loss of a loved one to cancer themselves. This is why they understand their market so well and make items that are good quality, fashionable and affordable. Some even make a donation to cancer research with every item purchased.




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