Hi Charlotte

I had a synthetic wig and honestly people could not tell.  In fact I had some very nice comments.

Mine was free on the NHS and I had plenty to choose from, I could have paid extra for a better quality one but it wasnt worth it as I was not going to be wearing the wig all day every day.  As my treatment was in the winter I usually went out during the day in a hat unless going for lunch or meeting friends.

It might be better to save your money and buy your mum a wig stand and the care kit (shampoo,etc) or even a nice hat for those cold winter days or some scarfs etc.

Thank you river56 for your reply, I didnt know you can get a free one from the NHS that is good news as some places I have been looking on the prices are quite steep, I like the idea of getting her a wig stand, she says she doesnt suit hats! but that may have to change pretty soon with winter coming! Thanks again, x x

Charlotte you could ask at the hospital especially if they have a McMillan's office as they will have a list of shops that provide nhs wigs .l had to get a voucher from them, my hospital had a wig shop in the building, only a small one but with plenty of styles to choose from. The one I have is supplied by Dimples so you could google them. I bought a simple plastic stand from them which you can put the wig on to dry. I even got a free dvd on how to look after the wig etc. They may offer your Mum "cold cap" in which case she may not lose her hair - but I believe it can be very uncomfortable and in some cases painful at first. Again depends on her treatment. Good luck.

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Charlotte you could ask at the hospital especially if they have a McMillan's office as they will have a list of shops that provide nhs wigs .l had to get a voucher from them, my hospital had a wig shop in the building, only a small one but with plenty of styles to choose from. The one I have is supplied by Dimples so you could google them. I bought a simple plastic stand from them which you can put the wig on to dry. I even got a free dvd on how to look after the wig etc. They may offer your Mum "cold cap" in which case she may not lose her hair - but I believe it can be very uncomfortable and in some cases painful at first. Again depends on her treatment. Good luck.

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