I’ve always had a strong thick head of hair and it’s what I’ve been known for, since being a child. That is until recently!
About three months ago I was called for routine blood tests, these tests showed a high m-protein (Myeloma Protein) and needed to be repeated, my doctor looked me straight in the eye and said this could be serious, I’m making an urgent referral for a bone marrow biopsy and a CT scan.
The hospital contacted me within twenty-four hours, and I had both my tests within a week. It took about six weeks for my results, while waiting I read everything I could find on my suspected health problem.
I was stressed. I was worried around the clock resulting in my hair at first feeling thinner and then started breaking. It looked terrible and I felt like hiding away. I just couldn’t face anyone, let alone explain my health fears. I dreaded the family reunion that was a couple of weeks away.
I phoned Simply Wigs and got an appointment to try on a few wigs. Sue, the lady that helped me, was kind, supportive and very helpful. As I tried my second wig on and loved it straight away. A Jon Renau ‘Ignite‘, in Shaded Praline.
Sue took her time and personalised it for me with a little trim here and there, and I have worn it every day since!
I went to my family reunion in Manchester feeling confident, no one could even tell it was a wig, I’ve since had my diagnosis of myeloma confirmed (bone marrow cancer) the worry of now losing even more hair during chemo is now not such a worry, I’m now feeling empowered and not quite as vulnerable.
Love to you all, Karen.
Looks so natural. I have ordered my first wig and hope it looks as good as yours. Good luck with your health issues.
Karen you look absolutely gorgeous in that wig. I want one for myself. I lost my hair when I had chemo but it has now grown back. I got so many compliments when I wore my wig it made me feel fantastic. The time will fly by and I hope your wig will be a huge mood booster as it was for me.
You look great Karen. The style and colour really suit you. Wishing you well for your future treatment and for a good outcome. I endorse everything you have said about Simply Wigs. They have provided me with consistently excellent customer service and a great choice of petite styles
You look wonderful and I wish you all the best and trust things will will be successful
Well done, Karen. I’ve had the self-same thought on going for additional scans etc for cancer – ‘I’ve lost my hair already, so there’s no extra panic concerning chemo/ radiotherapy if I do need to have it…’ it’s a reassuring place to live, no? I hope that your treatment goes well and remember that you have the additional fillip of knowing…my hair will always look great, even if, sometimes, I don’t feel so good.
You look wonderful in that wig. However bad things get, you will know your hair looks great!
Lovely shape so natural looking
You have inspired me as a newbie wig wearer Thank you
Wow…you look fabulous in Ignite..and I love the colour too
Thanks for a great post..and I wish you well in the future..
You look gorgeous ?
Well done you for being so positive. You look totally fabulous in that wig. Keep smiling and good luck with your treatment.
Ignite looks great on you and best wishes for recovery
You look absolutely stunning !
Your new hair suits you and you look great . It’ll give you more confidence and you will feel less stressed . Well done for taking the plunge. I’m a wig wearer too. I wear Sally by Natural Image . Tried a few styles but this is the mist comfortable and best look for me . Xx
Hi Karen you sound such a positive person and look great in your Ignite wig. May I wish you all the best for your coming treatment and also thank Simply Wigs for the help and support they provide at difficult times for all their customers.