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Advice prior to hair loss on what to expect and how to prepare
No one wants to experience hair loss so sometimes people push it to the back of their mind until it is happening. By getting prepared and considering your options can help you to take control of hair loss and feel satisfied that you have the support and cover ups that are best suited to your individual needs and style.
One of the best places for advice is to talk to your local NHS wig supplier. They will normally be able to offer you advice on hair cutting and preparation. You may also find some of the links below helpful:
For specialist services try the following:
Call your local NHS wig supplier or private wig shop
This would be our first place to call as they will either offer you services or link you to others who do.
Ask a specialist hair loss clinic
Ask your Macmillan nurse
Macmillan nurses can often link you with a local network of services. They also have a vast directory on their website.
Contact
Macmillan - ask your local nurse or call the help line 0808 800 1234
Call a trichologist
A trichologist is a true “Hair expert” trained in the science of the hair and scalp. Experience with cancer patients can vary - some can offer advice on forms of hair and scalp problems through treatment others tend to link you with other services that may be helpful.
Services they offer may include helping you to understand why hair loss is affecting you during treatment, diagnosing reasons for hair growth problems, offering advice on new growth and scalp care to recommending specialist wig makers, products and other services.
You may also like to try the following:
• Ask your local cancer support charity
• Ask your doctor/nurse
• Ask other patients in the oncology unit and look on notice boards for services