Hair falling out wig on back order

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pokrydi
pokrydi Member Posts: 99
in Breast Cancer #1
Any good websites to find hats etc my wig won't be in til end of March and hair is coming out in handfuls. Would be ok with shaving head if I had something to cover it =:) 2nd chemo today pray I don't get so sick like 1st one. Tired of docs saying they never had people get as sick as me find it hard to believe that I am the only 1.

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  • tgf
    tgf Member Posts: 950 Member
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    Run out and get yourself a hat or scarf ... then take control ... and shave your head. We are NOT our hair. You'll do fine ... and you'll look beautiful!

    big hugs.
    teena
  • joannstar
    joannstar Member Posts: 403 Member
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    I ordered from
    www.headcovers.com

    Used their headband scarves: Melanie & Juliette (I think). Ordered others but didn't wear them much--too tight.

    Good luck,
    JoAnn
  • Boppy_of_6
    Boppy_of_6 Member Posts: 1,138
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    joannstar said:

    I ordered from
    www.headcovers.com

    Used their headband scarves: Melanie & Juliette (I think). Ordered others but didn't wear them much--too tight.

    Good luck,
    JoAnn

    Try ACS
    You may want to try your local American Cancer Society. They usually have wigs,scarfs and hats for free. Some are brand new some used but in good shape and clean. God Bless
    (((hugs))) Janice
  • Reikigemgirl
    Reikigemgirl Member Posts: 278
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    joannstar said:

    I ordered from
    www.headcovers.com

    Used their headband scarves: Melanie & Juliette (I think). Ordered others but didn't wear them much--too tight.

    Good luck,
    JoAnn

    I also ordered from.....
    www.headcovers.com. I ended up never wearing my wig. I live in Florida and the wig was just too hot so I wore scarves the whole time. Ended up having favorites and wore them all the time. I bought to many at first and still have some that I never opened. I got my wig for free at my local American Cancer Society. They also had scarves for people. Maybe they would have something you can wear in the meantime; since your hair is falling out now.

    When mine started falling out, I just shaved my head to get it over with. Was a little hard to get used to "me without hair" but I was bald around the house the whole time. I only wore the scarves when I went for chemo and to doctors appts. Hope this helps.

    Love and Light,
    Vicki
  • PinkPearl
    PinkPearl Member Posts: 280
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    I ordered some
    from TLC which is part of the American Cancer Society and they came fast. Also check in your hospital or cancer center's giftshop for something quick to use. I liked tie on caps best cause I can tie them as loose or as tight as I want to for the weather, wind etc. Tie a little bandana under a ball cap works in a blink too. Have one wig and haven't worn it yet.
  • NJMom10
    NJMom10 Member Posts: 176
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    Amazon.com
    Believe it or not I got one of my favorite and cheapest ones from amazon. only $59 and it came in 2 days!
  • cocarolyn
    cocarolyn Member Posts: 7
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    checkout this website
    Please see http://www.franceluxe.com/i/goodwishesscarves/Good+Wishes+Scarves.html for a free scarf for any cancer survivor.
  • pokrydi
    pokrydi Member Posts: 99
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    cocarolyn said:

    checkout this website
    Please see http://www.franceluxe.com/i/goodwishesscarves/Good+Wishes+Scarves.html for a free scarf for any cancer survivor.

    Thanks you ladies rock!!!!!
    Thanks you ladies rock!!!!! Ok just came back from 2nd chemo so far so good slowed down 2nd drug and did it with more fluids made a world of difference. Have to say once again it's WONDERFUL to have all your support and knowledge hope I can help someone else the way you help me =:)
  • ElizabethB
    ElizabethB Member Posts: 89
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    hats
    try CJ hats www.cjhats.com they do not charge for shipping reasonable prices and they are made by breast cancer survivors. takes like 3 days to get them they are very fast... www.cjhats.com.also you can receive a free silk scarf from good wishes www.franceluxe.com it takes longer to get there scarf good luck and god bless....
  • pokrydi
    pokrydi Member Posts: 99
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    ElizabethB said:

    hats
    try CJ hats www.cjhats.com they do not charge for shipping reasonable prices and they are made by breast cancer survivors. takes like 3 days to get them they are very fast... www.cjhats.com.also you can receive a free silk scarf from good wishes www.franceluxe.com it takes longer to get there scarf good luck and god bless....

    went to survivor shop
    went to survivor shop yesterday to get some hats and found a wig better than the 1 on back order so shaving head today and getting wig trimmed
  • pokrydi
    pokrydi Member Posts: 99
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    ElizabethB said:

    hats
    try CJ hats www.cjhats.com they do not charge for shipping reasonable prices and they are made by breast cancer survivors. takes like 3 days to get them they are very fast... www.cjhats.com.also you can receive a free silk scarf from good wishes www.franceluxe.com it takes longer to get there scarf good luck and god bless....

    went to survivor shop
    went to survivor shop yesterday to get some hats and found a wig better than the 1 on back order so shaving head today and getting wig trimmed
  • Mothercrone
    Mothercrone Member Posts: 28
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    Here's Where I Ordered
    Morning!

    These are the two places I ordered modestly priced wigs:


    TLCdirect.net - (a division of American Cancer Society) Great, modestly priced wigs in beautiful colors and sizes.

    Paula Young Wigs - Nice selection of modestly priced wigs. Great colors, great styles, great customer service.

    There is no need to go out and purchase expensive real hair wigs. First of all, they are high maintenance. The synthentic wigs that I purchased are very comfortable and lighweight. Plus you can wash them.

    Good luck and have fun with your new looks.

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