You should be able to return it.  Do you have the shop's number? Sometimes they can refuse due to hygiene reasons and also the fact that you had it fitted on the premises, but it would be bad if they did. However, I've know it happen a lot.  It sounds like you could have bought a wefted wig, these do not have a *mono* top or lace front and they can look "wiggy*.  It will be synthetic although it shouldn't smell like doll hair.  Katie's wig has a mono top and lace front and you can see it looks extremely realistic!  You should try a wig on and feel like *you* and it should give you  back confidence. If it doesn't then it really isn't right for you.  Some people don't want to wear wigs at all.  They find they itch (they do!) and move around and just generally feel uncomfortable. There are scarves, turbans and even turbans with a fringe so that it looks realistic. If you have never worn a wig, a shop is the best place to go because you can generally try several on and make choces from that but it sounds like you were not given that option. Wigs DO come in petite sizes.  The Average wig fits about 90% of people but there are petite ones for those with a smaller head. Measure your head around where your hairline is. Take it from the hairline on the forehead , over the ears and round at the nape following the hairline all the way. 22.5 inches is average so anything half an inch either way still be average.  21/21.5 inches would be petite. It's worth measuring because if you are a petite fitting you can go back to the shop and say they sold you the wrong size.  Don't feel bad if you decide you don't want to wear a wig, you really don't have to and they are not right for everyone. I have worked with wigs for years so if you have any worries, please ask.  I'm not looking to sell ANYONE a wig! I will never do that but I'm happy to advise and I might be able to send you in the right direction. 

Hello. I start Chemo this week and will lose my hair. What do I need to look for online. You've mentioned mono and I've read about hand tied. Please can you tell me which types are comfortable for bald chemo scalp? Thank you

Ruby

It's difficult to buy online if you have never worn a wig before (and difficult to buy in a shop right now too as they are probably closed).  They come in different sizes and cap constructions so trying a few on is important.  Hand tied are the best type of wig..it is the wefted wigs than tend to itch more. Itching is the one thing wig wearers complain about. Wearing a wig cap underneath can help to stop the itching, but also, after a few washes, they do tend to lose the itchyness.  Get a few turbans and scarves too.  You might prefer then around the house.  Good luck. 

It's difficult to buy online if you have never worn a wig before (and difficult to buy in a shop right now too as they are probably closed).  They come in different sizes and cap constructions so trying a few on is important.  Hand tied are the best type of wig..it is the wefted wigs than tend to itch more. Itching is the one thing wig wearers complain about. Wearing a wig cap underneath can help to stop the itching, but also, after a few washes, they do tend to lose the itchyness.  Get a few turbans and scarves too.  You might prefer then around the house.  Good luck.