This is an informative discussion about the emotional impact of hair loss due to chemo and Alopecia and what wigs will mean to you during this process.
“Hair is a woman’s Beauty” my mother would say every time I cut my hair growing up but I didn’t quite understand her until years past. Whether long or short, a woman’s self esteem is refueled when she gets a new hair cut, color or style.
If you’ve had great hair all your life and experiencing Chemo, this experience will put you in the shoes of women who have had Alopecia from a young age.
A woman feels ashamed, unworthy, less attractive and defective when she loses her hair. You can see the look in her eyes when the scarf or wig comes off, like she is showing a part of herself she would prefer to keep hidden forever.
Hair loss due to chemo is a major shock but with a glimmer of hope that your hair will grow back whereas Alopecia which is long-term, gives you a chance to get used to pretending your feelings of inadequacy aren’t there anymore.
When dealing with any human defect you have to live with for a long time or a lifetime, we tend to build a guard around it. It feels good to forget its there and feel normal especially around loved ones but dealing with a new crowd? One might have a panic attack at the thought of it.
While some defects can be covered up with a smile or fabric, a wig or topper puts both in your life. Sharing moments with family and friends can be a bit uncomfortable when you don’t look or feel like yourself anymore. Not having your hair anymore or the perfect fitting wig or topper and style can make it easier for you to stay indoors when you can.
Wigs and Toppers makes this process 50% easier. Having a wig/topper that looks and feels like your real hair, fits comfortably and with great style is revitalizing. A great wig/topper restores your smile, makes you want to go out, take pictures and connect with others.
Some cultures make it easier for people dealing with hair loss to wear wigs/ toppers while in other cultures it is seen as a thing to be extremely secretive about. Either way you have to invest time into finding the perfect wig or topper for you.