THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR
At the beginning of this year, I felt unwell and after many tests and scans, I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer.
This was such a shock as I had felt so well up to Christmas. I had just handed in my notice to retire in March and was looking forward to holidays and doing some voluntary work and having more time for walking in the New Forest and at the coast.
Instead, I started chemotherapy in March. I started to lose my hair as expected about 3 weeks after the first treatment. I had dreaded this even though my hair was thinning on the top and giving me some concerns.
MY HAIR STARTED TO FALL OUT
As soon as my hair started to fall out I had it shaved off. I can’t lie, it was upsetting but I was ready with a lovely wig from Ellen Wille. My lovely brother-in-law purchased it for me, what a lovely gesture. I purchased my wig well before chemo to get prepared.
To start with I was very self-conscious and thought the wig would blow off in the wind or that people would stare at me and know it was a wig. This was not the case. In fact, I got compliments from friends and family I had not seen for a while who thought I had recently been to the hairdresser and did not realise I had a wig. I chose a wig in a similar style and colour to my hair pre-chemo which made me feel more comfortable.
LONG TERM WIG WEARER?
I have now had six rounds of chemo and a major operation. The hair loss was nothing to worry about at all compared to this. My hair is now starting to grow back but it is very fine and white and it looks as though the hair at the front may not return, so suspect I may be a long-term wig wearer. I have ordered another wig from Simply Wigs, a bit shorter than my existing wig for a bit of variety.
SHOPPING FOR WIGS
Simply Wigs has a huge variety of wigs to choose from in so many lovely colours. The staff have been great at helping me choose a new wig and their website has loads of useful information about the different kinds of wigs and caring for them as this can all be rather scary to start with.
HERE ARE A FEW WIGS THAT I HAVE TRIED!
So pleased you are on the mend Your wig looks fantastic. Keep Well
Such an inspiration and looking absolutely fabulous. Keep believing in yourself and your lovely family. Have a wonderful Christmas and a much better 2024.
Love Jayne and Kim xx
Thank you for sharing your experience, you look lovely and hope you feel better soon.
Melanie x
Hi Julie, you look amazing in that wig its so natural.
Good luck looking forward and have a fab Christmas.
Hugs Sue xxxxx
What an inspiring story, you are so brave and strong. The wig you are wearing looks so natural and is a great colour choice.
I hope you remain strong and healthy now. Have a lovely Christmas and best wishes for 2024.
Ann
Hi Julie
Looking good and hoping you are feeling the same !
Have a merry Christmas
Best wishes Vivvy xx
You look great Julie and you have found the right place in Simply Wigs. So many lovely styles but more important, lovely, kind, understanding and knowledgeable staff. Good luck and have a wonderful and glamorous Christmas! Margaret xx
Hello Julie, your Wig looks really lovely. Colour is perfect. All the best for your further treatment.
Very best wishes with a few hugs thrown in xxx
I wish you all the best for the future x
Know that story well. Over the years I have resigned myself to wigs and it’s possible to have fun with them. Sending love.
You look great! Have a lovely Christmas and a speedy recovery.
You’re looking fab. A good wig worn well will never be obvious. I’m constantly surprising people who comment on my lovely hair!
Brave lady and you look fab Wishing you a speedy recovery
Hi Julie.You look fabulous hun and I hope you are feeling well!!!!
Have a lovely Christmas,
Hugs and Kisses,Paula B,XXX