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Hair loss.Starting to wear a wig.

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Susan56 Sun 20-Sept-26 14:40:04

After an illness last year I have lost a considerable amount of hair and unfortunately as my head is scarred the hair isn’t going to grow back.
I have been issued with a wig on the NHS which is actually lovely.The lovely lady who sorted it out asked for pictures of me with all my hair and honestly when she put it on me I had tears in my eyes as I looked like me again.My daughter cried and the lady in the shop was emotional too.
Now for the problem.I have a mental block about wearing it.I have decided next Saturday will be the day as we have a couple of family celebrations coming up so my grandsons party can be my trial run.Both my daughters will be there to make sure it is on right.
Can anyone who has been in this position encourage me?I feel stupid as it is a lovely wig and I am lucky to be better but my stomach is churning at the thought.
Thank you.

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Jaxjacky Sun 20-Sept-26 15:18:36

I don’t wear one, but my very good friend has a few from the NHS,a brilliant service.
She had the same angst Susan so wore her first one around the house to get used to it, then ventured to the shops, then went to lunch with a couple of friends. This got her used to it, her two friends made passing complimentary comments.
Then she went to our local, about 25 people she’s known for years, none of the men said a word, a couple of women said ‘you’re hair looks nice, had it done?’ The whole ‘coming out’ went well.
Be brave, you have been to go and get it fitted, I bet you look smashing and your confidence will radiate out once you’re there.
Welcome to your new world, good luck.

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hollysteers Sun 20-Sept-26 15:26:07

The wig sounds lovely and you feel you look like yourself again! That’s marvellous. Hair “enhancements” are so much better these days and as it is based on how you had your hair, no one will be surprised I’m sure.

I put some extensions in my now fine hair (radiotherapy, age) when I go out and think they are wonderful. Not long, but enough to thicken up my hair.
Get over this first hurdle and you will soon feel completely happy and used to your look. You have your daughters to support you too.
Enjoy the party!

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petra Sun 20-Sept-26 15:32:48

I lost a lot of hair after I had covid so I bought a wig. I loved it so much I kept it on when I left the shop.
I don’t wear it so much now but when I do people comment on my hair I tell them, its not mine 😂
You probably don’t realise that most of the women you see in the media are wearing wigs or clip ins.
It’s a perfectly normal thing to wear now, not as it was years ago.

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