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Recommendations for good wigs in Scotland

Laurenren
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Hi,

Just wondering if people can give me some advice and tips on wigs! It's not something I ever thought I'd have to do. Chemo starting within 2wks and my google searches are just making me even more confused.

Wondering if people can tell me their experiences with wigs! Are real hair ones better than synthetic? And anyone in Scotland tell me a good place to go! I'm panicking that I'll leave it too late.

I'm 40 with long brown hair and wondering also if I should get it cut in to a short bob before I try the cold cap? I basically just need you lovely ladies to help meeeeeeeeee! Confused.com

Thank you xx

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    [@Laurenren]‍ 

    hello I'm in Scotland too, 

    I started my chemotherapy yesterday I also have long hair, I had cold cap yesterday( obviously too early yet to let you know if it has worked) it's worth a try if you can tolerate it, I didn't find it too bad, took a couple of paracetamol half an hour before and conditioner on my hair when it was set up 20mins on prior to chemo one and hour hours after completing chemo xx 

    can't help with the wig situation as I'm hoping the cold cap works for me, if not I'll be following your thread xx 

     

    here if you need a chat 

    Dawn x 

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    [@Laurenren]‍ 

    hello I'm in Scotland too, 

    I started my chemotherapy yesterday I also have long hair, I had cold cap yesterday( obviously too early yet to let you know if it has worked) it's worth a try if you can tolerate it, I didn't find it too bad, took a couple of paracetamol half an hour before and conditioner on my hair when it was set up 20mins on prior to chemo one and hour hours after completing chemo xx 

    can't help with the wig situation as I'm hoping the cold cap works for me, if not I'll be following your thread xx 

     

    here if you need a chat 

    Dawn x 

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