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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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    Hi Lauren,

    I have been wearing wigs for the oats 8 years. Nothing to do with chemo. I just happen to have alapecia so my hair won't  be growing back. Such is life!! 
     

    Anyway for what it's worth I have found synthetic wigs to be less bulky, lighter and far easier to manage. When they get wet they go back into their original shape. Real hair tends not to!! Plus they are cheaper too. I get a brilliant service from Trendco on line. (Their shops are in Brighton and London) 

    I honestly forget I wear a wig most of the time!! I swear by Ellen Willie wigs. They have good styles to choose from. Anyway take a look!! 
     

    Wishing you well. 
    Kebbs x 

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    Hi Lauren,

    I have been wearing wigs for the oats 8 years. Nothing to do with chemo. I just happen to have alapecia so my hair won't  be growing back. Such is life!! 
     

    Anyway for what it's worth I have found synthetic wigs to be less bulky, lighter and far easier to manage. When they get wet they go back into their original shape. Real hair tends not to!! Plus they are cheaper too. I get a brilliant service from Trendco on line. (Their shops are in Brighton and London) 

    I honestly forget I wear a wig most of the time!! I swear by Ellen Willie wigs. They have good styles to choose from. Anyway take a look!! 
     

    Wishing you well. 
    Kebbs x 

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