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Wednesday, 22 February 2012

Medical Wigs Toronto: Losing Your Hair

When you lose your hair due to a medical condition such as alopecia, or as a side effect of cancer treatment, you may find you lose more than just your hair. You can lose confidence, privacy, your sense of femininity (if you are a woman), and the feeling that you are in control of your life.

Medical hair loss is a very personal experience, so everyone will deal with it differently. But I have heard from many clients that losing their hair is very traumatic because it is like a symbol of illness. They may feel they are dealing with their medical issue as best they can, then they go out into the street or go to work and they feel like everyone is looking at them, saying to themselves, "that poor sick person." Sometimes you want to keep your illness to yourself, or only tell those closest to you, not have every stranger look at you and jump to their own conclusions.

Also, hair is a powerful marker of gender identity, and women may feel less feminine when they lose their hair, and less confident in their appearance.

Finally, a medical diagnosis like alopecia or cancer can turn your life upside down, and there's nothing you can do about it. Many people have told me one of the worst parts of their cancer diagnosis was the loss of control.

My years of experience with wigs and hairpieces have shown me firsthand how much a beautiful and natural looking wig can change the way people look and feel. At Hair and Wigs we can help you find a wig that suits you so perfectly people will not know you have lost your hair. Then you can decide who you tell about your condition. In this way, you can take some power back.

Also you may find your wig makes you look more feminine and beautiful than ever. I have clients email me after their wig purchase to tell me how everyone keeps asking them where they got their hair done, and commenting on how great they look. How's that for a boost when you need it most!

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