Dear Look Good Feel Better Workshop Guest (this page is updated on a regular basis)
We are delighted to work together with Look Good Feel Better.
This blog has been especially written for attendees of the Cancer Hair Care ‘Look Good Feel Better’ virtual workshops. Here you can discover how to book a consultation and locate links to products, suppliers and services mentioned during the workshop that are recommended by our panel.
If you haven’t attended a workshop please take a look at what is on offer from Cancer Hair Care with our charity partner at the Look Good Feel Better website.
My team of hair loss specialists and I are here to support you throughout your hair loss journey and hope that you have enjoyed the workshop and find this blog helpful.
Warm wishes
Jasmin
Jasmin Julia Gupta – Cancer Hair Care Founder/ Director of Information & NHS Clinical Services
Consultations with our Cancer Hair Care Specialists
Our specialists and advisors will be delighted to support you at any stage of your hair loss journey. Simply Contact us via email or phone to book a consultation.
FREE Dolly – to explain hair loss
Children learn through play. These beautiful dollies turn inside out with hair on one side and no hair on the other. Complete with little hats and wigs they help children to understand the hair loss journey. Children can also make and create hats and headwear or let the dolly be bare.
FREE Hair Loss Dollies that explain hair loss to young children. Available in multiple skin colours.
FREE Children’s Play Packs – that explain the hair loss journey to young children. Available in multiple skin colours.
Email us: support@cancerhaircare.com Please include the following in your email:
Full name and address. If you have a skin tone preference for your dolly just let us know. You can order a dolly with fair, medium or dark skin.
Scalp Care
Shea Butter (usually in the form of 100% natural shea butter) has excellent moisturising properties and helps to soothe an irritable scalp. The Body Shop Shea Butter might be an option for you.
Coconut Oil & Tea Tree make a lovely combination to keep your scalp lightly moisturised without leaving an oily residue on headwear or wig. To make, simply take a clean container, melt down a tablespoon of Coconut oil and add 5 drops of Tea Tree Essential oil. Allow to set, then you are ready to use. Just use a tiny bit! Spread between the palms and gently massage onto your scalp.
Tea Tree Essential Oil
- If it’s the first time you have used Tea Tree oil we recommend a patch test
- Add essential tea tree oil if scalp feels sore or irritable (always tell your nurse if there is a rash, red bumps or skin irritations that don’t ease).
- Add a few drops of Tea Tree Essential Oil into very warm water. Soak a flannel and after twisting the water out, lay the flannel on your head and allow the warm steam to soothe and cleanse your scalp. If wearing a wig, use the flannel to wipe out the wig interior to keep your wig fresh and clean.
The products from ‘Australian Tea Tree – by Optima Naturals’ might be helpful to ease an irritable scalp.
Skin prone to eczema, psoriasis or other skin care issues
Products by a brand called Odylique are suitable for these skin types and may be beneficial.
Aloe Vera
- Aloe Vera gel provides a super lightweight option for moisturising your scalp. The brand Aloe Pura has a plain Ale Vera Gel as well as an Aloe Vera Gel with Tea Tree Oil.
For further information, product ideas and scalp issues read our in-depth section ‘Scalp care guidance’
Sun care
Look out for HEAD & SCALP sun protection sprays. These tend to have a less shiny finish and won’t cause an oily layer on headwear.
Here are a few that my panel and I recommend:
ASDA Protect Refreshing Clear Sun Spray SPF 30
£2.39
Soltan Clear & Cool Head And Scalp SPF30 75ml Suncare Spray
£5.00
https://www.boots.com/soltan-clear-and-cool-protect-head-and-scalp-spray-spf30-75ml-10245714
Headwear & Velcro Fringes
Below is a link to one of our most viewed videos. It’s a simple way to tie a square scarf into a secure style when you are hair free.
Hair Loss | How To Tie A Square Headscarf with a Fake Fringe | Cancer Hair Care
Directory of headwear
At the time of writing this blog we have created a special Directory with current operational hair loss support and suppliers to ensure that the companies you are using are operational and tested through our independent panel. Take a look at the Hair Loss Scarves & Headwear section that also includes suppliers of velcro fringes and caps with hair.
Below are some links to specific items of headwear that we have demonstrated in the workshop:
Velcro fringes
Kindly note: at the time of updating there is not currently an online supplier of curly or afro hair fringes. Please contact Cancer Hair Care directly and we will help you to find a supplier.
NEU hair -Velcro fringes available in different colour ranges
Simply wigs -Velcro fringes available in different colour ranges
Headscarves by Ciara – Velcro fringe pieces in various styles and colours
Headwear
Directory of suppliers Click here
Cosy headwear (basics)
Liberty print (and print) beanie – Bold Beanies
Classic Bold Beanie – Bold Beanies
I AM ME – Classic beanie Hats – I am me store
Kity bambo – Chemo headwear
Bohemia – Jersey Head Cap – Bohemia Head Wear
Other headwear shown:
Amber twisted turban
£40.00
We showed you this style in three different colours. There are 15+ colour available. The supplier is below:
Amber pre made scarf
https://www.chemoheadwear.co.uk/product-category/amber/
Beanie with pony tail attached
The black beanie hat with a pony tail attached comes in several different hair colours. The supplier also has a number of ‘hats with hair’ in various hair textures and colours.
https://www.headscarvesbyciara.co.uk/hats-with-hair/black-speckle-hat-with-ponytail-attached
The following supplier also sells caps with hair
https://www.wigs4u.co.uk/pages/headwear/index.asp?cat2=Baseball%20Hats%20With%20Hair
Hijab ideal for hair loss – from Athletic Sports Wear. This Hijab is made from non slip breathable spandex fabric and has an inner security strap. Our panel have selected it as ideal for during hair loss.
Lashes & Brows
If you would like to try wearing fake lashes, the following page contains a Step by Step video of how to put on false lashes with lots of tips and suggestions for choosing a lash that is right for you.
Eyelashes & Brows Video Playlist
Further in-depth information about brows and lashes can be found here in our section Eyebrows and lashes
Products recommended by our panel:
Rapid Lash
UK Lash
C-Lash by Cody
Eylure Natural lengths:
https://www.eylure.com/uk/lashes/naturals
e.l.f. brow products (vegan) low cost
Brow kit: (Approx. £5.00)
Eylure brow stencils (Approx. £5.00)
https://www.feelunique.com/p/Eylure-Taking-Shape-Brow-Stencils
Wigs
Our extensive wig guide and video playlist covers everything you need to know about wigs.
Here are some everyday quick links:
https://www.cancerhaircare.co.uk/wig-guide/
For securing lace front wigs
You may like to try using a clear water resistant hair gel such as Schwarzkopf ‘got2b GLUED spiking gel”
Or a specific bonding glue and remover such as KISS All Mighty Bond LACE FRONT WIG – Dual tip applicator (Approximately £40 for glue and remover).
Wig grips – You can purchase wig grips & wig caps from most wig suppliers. Alternatively, take a look at the links below:
Wig grip = from £7.99+
Amazon links to wig grips 2023
Wig cap = from £5.99+
Leave in wig conditioning spray – Soft and sheen from Trendco £7.50
Scalp cooling
Take a look at our extensive guide and video playlist to discover everything you need to know about scalp cooling.
https://www.cancerhaircare.co.uk/scalp-cooling/
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHIqPjTUcZkh4polu3AztEnrScm9GW7l2
Hair thinning
Wide headbands can be ideal for covering areas of patchy hair loss and hair thinning. You can also speak with our Cancer Hair Care Clinical Specialist to discover more about hair thinning and what to expect and how to deal with thinning hair.
Here are some wide headband suppliers on Amazon that are recommended by our panel:
When searching online look for ‘Wide headbands’.
Willbond: https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=WILLBOND&ref=bl_sl_s_ap_web_21450935031
Offtesty: https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=OFFTESTY&ref=bl_dp_s_web_20038664031
Note: Wire bands can be good for tying into hair pieces and to blend areas of hair thinning or to customise headwear.
Aiyomimo: https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Aiyomimo&ref=bl_sl_s_ap_web_17094417031
New Hair Growth
The video below explains about the new hair growth process post chemotherapy treatment and some of the reasons why Rosemary may be a beneficial ingredient.
Video: NEW Hair Growth After Chemo with ROSEMARY
Product recommendations: Ideal to create a platform for new hair growth.
Rosemary shampoo & conditioner – Faith in Nature
Irritated scalp shampoo & conditioner – Green People – Oily/itchy
https://www.greenpeople.co.uk/
Volumizing Rosemary Shampoo & Conditioner – Avalon Organics
https://www.avalonorganics.com
Colouring new hair
Post treatment it is possible to consider a more permanent colour choice as long as you follow our checklist:
- You have at least 1 inch of hair growth
- Your hair growth is stable, meaning that you are not still shedding hair
- Your scalp is in a healthy condition
- You perform the manufacturers sensitivity test
The following brands have colour products with a higher level of natural or organic ingredients. However, you should still carry out a sensitivity test.
Naturtint
HerbalTint
Tints of nature
Daniel Fields
All four companies can provide consultations to help you make your colour selection.
For more colour ideas take a look at our in-depth website: Colouring new hair growth
Supplements
Many people like to take a supplement alongside a balanced and healthy food intake to give an extra boost to their system and help to internally encourage new hair growth. There are many supplements available aimed at better growing hair (nails and skin). You may find that a consultation in a health food shop or venue with a nutritional advisor, can offer you ideas on a supplement that best meets your needs.
Many people have shared with us that they liked to take a supplement as it was an additional way they could actively encourage an ideal platform for new hair growth. Here is one supplement that our panel has recommended.
Holland & Barrett Skin Hair and Nails Formula 30 Caplets (1 x a day)
Together Health- Beautiful Hair, Skin and Nails 60 capsules (2 x a day)
Take a look at our extensive website for more in-depth information about New Hair Growth.
Hair Loss & New Hair Growth Booklet
You can download our free book
Wig and hair brushes
Ideal for scalp cooling or for brushing thinning hair:
Wig brushes:
Tangle Tease Range:
Thick & Curly (suitable for thick, curly or afro hair)
The Ultimate Detangler Fine & FragileThick & CurlyThick & CurlyThick & Curly
Helpful organisations:
As well as our FREE services here at charity Cancer Hair Care where you can speak with a Hair Loss Specialist, take a look in our directory for organisations such as charity Look Good Feel Better who can help you to build confidence in how you look and feel during hair loss.
Call us: 01438 311322
Email: support@cancerhaircare.com
Date this page was last updated: November 2023
Next planned review: August 2024