Finding Wigs and Head Covers

How do I go about finding a wig or head covering?

Women tell us that losing their hair from chemotherapy can be the most stressful aspect of their treatment. They offer some suggestions to make this experience a little easier:

  • Meet with the wig supplier/stylist while you still have a full head of hair so they can better understand your current hairstyle, color and approach to  grooming.
  • Bring a friend who can be brutally honest about what looks good and natural on you. Better to have them be blunt up front, than to wear something that looks ridiculous.
  • Some women find that shaving their head or getting a crewcut as the time approaches is more empowering and less traumatic than watching as clumps of hair fall out. Some women ask a girlfriend or partner to shave their head for them, to have the experience be more shared and intimate. Some families try to make an 'event' of shaving Mom's head, so that the children feel a part of things, and can see the humor amidst the sadness.
  • Don't let someone talk you into spending more than you are comfortable with or more than is necessary. You can buy a very attractive, easy to take care of, synthetic wig for around $200. There are some salons that will charge over $1,000 and insist you will 'want' a human hair wig that needs to be washed and styled frequently. This is not recommended.
  • Your doctor can write you a 'prescription' for a 'cranial prosthesis' that you can submit to your insurance after purchasing a wig. Most insurance companies do not cover wigs, or only give you a small amount towards the purchase.
  • You may want to knit your own "chemo cap", or let friends know that they can knit hats for you. Click here for a website that has several patterns.

We have surveyed our participants and they have said the following salons were kind, helpful and had a good selection. This is not a complete list of all salons in our area, and is not in any way a judgment of salons not listed.

A Special Touch Boutique

8252 Darrow Rd., Suite A, Twinsburg

330-405-9533

 

A Woman's Place, Discount Drug Mart

27300 Detroit Ave., Westlake, 440-871-6077                                        6160 Brecksville Rd., Independence, 216-524-1835                                 12575 Chillicothe Rd., Chesterland, 440-729-2400


Accents of Hair by Vincie

25550 Chagrin Blvd., Beachwood

216-831-8918

 

Advanced Hair Center

24800 Chagrin Blvd., #212, Beachwood

216-292-0224

 

Bob's Hair Center for Men

21799 Lorain, Cleveland

440-331-8838

 

Complete Image

1450 SOM Ctr. Rd. #3 Mayfield Hts.

440-461-4247

 

Elegant Essentials, Shellie Gregus

In home or in Medina studio

330/723-8880

 

Eve Loren Wigs

252 Shoregate Mall, Willowick

440-944-7600

 

Gina Salon & Wigs

17303 Detroit, Lakewood

216-226-6788

 

Hair Care Designers

5437 Mayfield Rd., Cleveland

440-449-4420

 

Hair Compliments

14484 Pearl Rd., Strongsville

440-238-9779

 

Hair Options, Jennifer Weber

Commerce Park, Beachwood

216-382-5987

 

Hair Systems by Calabretta

5714 Pearl Rd., Parma

440-888-4540


Hair There & Everywhere

32801 Vine St, Willowick

440-943-3511

 

Hairways,  Mi Young

28440 Chagrin, Woodmere

216-464-6322

 

Joey & Me

576 N. Leavitt, Amherst

440-985-9447

 

Just Your Style, Inc

9311 Lorrich Dr., Mentor

440-209-9730

 

Look of Elegance, Wigs by Peshi

3583 Bendemeer, Cleveland Hts.

216-321-9321

 

Lowry's

16650 Chagrin, Shaker Hts.

216-751-9447

 

Ms. Jade's Closet (Janet)

1200 Melbourne, Cleveland

216-268-1672

 

Nino's Hair Design

4950 Riverside Dr., Willoughby

216-261-2848

 

TLC (American Cancer Society)

Lowest prices, mail order catalog

800-850-9445

 

Wig Fashions, Inc. by Stephanie

5466 Pearl Rd., Parma

440/886-0777

 

Wigs & Things, Debbie Carter

77 N. Miller Rd., Suite B Fairlawn

330-864-5251

 

Wigs Fashioned by Lois

5360 Broadview, Parma

216-741-3060

 

Wigs On Wheels, Dee Curry

Akron 330-865-0716

Toll free 877-865-0716

Disclaimer

 

 The resources and information given by our staff is NOT an endorsement of those individuals or practices. Staff members do not provide medical advice or assistance. We make every attempt to

stock current, legitimate health-related materials. Opinions offered in writing or in lectures do not necessarily reflect the opinions of The Gathering Place staff or Board of Trustees.  We receive no

fee for  maintaining lists of resources and information. It is the responsibility of anyone utilizing

this information to fully research the resources provided.