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, Cleveland
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.
