Which type of wig is better for my mom..her chemo will start on next week

[Sandhya_hdp]

She is having very very long hair..she likes it alot..she will get depres without hair..can any one suggest,where can i get natural looking long hair wigs in calicut or kochi..thank u

[Sango]

Hi Sandhya,

I understand its very prominent side effect of chemotherapy and must be a difficult time for your mom. However trust me there are really good wigs available in the market and you need to do some good research before finalising as it will have to be used for a long time.

You could check with the medical centre as most of them have a prosthetic s section or even have contacts for wig dealers who can provide one at good rates.Some tips before going wig shopping.

1) If budget is not a constraint you could also check on making a wig with her hair which will be tailor made .

2) If otherwise get a complete trim done on her hair before it starts falling as it will save from the emotional aspect as well. Moreover the fit could be checked better.

3) Go for a one wig with real hair or just a mix of real and syntheic as it can be managed just like real hair in terms of washing & conditioning. Pl avoid synthetic ones.

4) Pl check on the pricing and i suggest to get it from a wholesaler who will provide it at half the price as the salons/wig shops charge very high prices.

[Sandhya_hdp in reply to Sango]

Hi sango

Thanks for ur good information..but ya i am searchng all types of wigs..i asked to make a wig with her hair..she is havng long hair upto hip..i thnk it may cost very high..synthetic wig can be easily get identify by others, it will depres her again n again..do u any idea about cost ?

[Sango in reply to Sandhya_hdp]

I'm not sure how the cost varies across cities. But i got mine from Delhi wholesaler which is a mix of real and synthetic hair cost me 12 K which looks fab and is long enough a bit above my waist .(which they sell for around 20 k in hair transplant salons) .Its looks real and everybody thinks i got my hair straightened and volumised.

Tailor made with real hair will cost around 20 - 25 k.

If you want i could check with the dealer as they do supply pan India.

[Sandhya_hdp]

Oh thanks alot sango ..your infrmtion helped me alot

[kontak TeamBCI]

My sister had purchased natural hair wig from Pune which cost us Rs 25k

[Sandhya_hdp]

Hi sango and kontak..my moms chemo was startd..i hav discussed with medical oncologist, regarding concern about hair loss..dr changed drug regimen ..now she is not having hairloss..except generalised weaknes,mild nausea..but i am very happy..

[Sango in reply to Sandhya_hdp]

That's good news. You mom must be relieved now

Hope the treatment goes well and a speedy recovery.