Losing your hair to chemotherapy or other cancer treatments can be emotionally challenging. It can even leave you very conscious and self-critical of your head shape or size. 

Many people find comfort in various solutions, such as ordinary scarves or hats. However, they may not always fulfil your need for comfort and coverage. 

On the other hand, specialized chemo headwear can help you face hair loss with confidence and style. So, how to choose the right headwear for your necessities?

Depending on what you prefer, you can choose a hat or a scarf. Although these items are entirely different, they serve the same purpose. Hence, the factors you should look out for are similar. It includes comfort, maintenance, and style.

So, below are the things you should look for when picking a headwear:

Comfort

The treatment and its side effects — hair loss can make your scalp delicate and irritated. Hence, it is essential to choose headwear that has a breathable and soft fabric construction. 

Materials such as cotton, lightweight wool, and similar blends are suitable for sensitive scalps. You can also choose bamboo fibre which is incredibly soft and silky. Additionally, it should absorb and wick away sweat while providing enough warmth.

Coverage

Generally, caps can only cover the top part of your head. In contrast, chemo hats and scarfs can cover the whole hairline and the nape of your neck. You can also find headwear that can close your ears partially or entirely.

Depending on what you find comfortable, you can choose the hat with suitable coverage. Plus, full head coverage hats or scarves can disguise hair loss.

Easy Maintenance

The headwear you buy should be easy and simple to wear. Additionally, it should be very easy to clean — either by hand or washing machine.

The headwear should also be lightweight and foldable. This will make it easier for you to keep it in your pocket or bag when you are on the go.

Style

The most comfortable headwear will make you feel good about yourself. So, pick a headwear that goes with your wardrobe and your unique style. 

There are numerous types of headwear in the market that cater to all the different styles. It ranges from casual headwear to dressier headwear for the occasion.

They are also available in numerous colors. So, you can choose a color that matches most of your clothes or the one that makes your skin look radiant.

Tips on Wearing Headwear

Before wearing chemo headwear, you should figure out what you like. It would be best if you also shopped for different seasons. Below are some tips that can help you:

• If you are experiencing treatment-related hot flashes or live in a sunny area, you can go with a Bamboo scarf.
• There are many ways to style your scarf, and you can see images or watch videos for more ideas.
• If you do not want to spend time styling your scarf, you can use a pre-tied scarf.

The entire process can be daunting, but you can use this special opportunity to twist your style. You can alternate wearing beautiful scarves, turbans, and caps depending on what you feel like that particular day.

Further, the endless choices in the market can confuse you. So, if you know what you want, you can find something perfect easily.