Headwear for women with hair loss
Headwear during cancer treatment
Being told that your hair is going to fall out is often one of the hardest parts. This guide makes the practical side a little easier: which turban, scarf or sleep cap you can wear, when to get it, and what actually feels good on skin that has become sensitive.
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When does hair usually fall out?
Not every treatment affects your hair, and those that do affect it to different degrees. With chemotherapy, hair often starts to come loose about two to three weeks after the first treatment, but it varies from person to person. Your contact nurse can tell you what applies to your treatment – a good question to ask early on.
Get your headwear before you need it
Many people who have been through it say the same thing: get something before your hair starts to fall out. That way you don't have to search when you're tired, and you have time to get used to how it looks and feels while you still have your own hair.
What feels good on sensitive skin
An ordinary seam against a bare head can chafe after a few hours.
Cotton and viscose for everyday wear, silk or satin when your skin is extra tender.
The nape and the area behind the ears are easily forgotten – that's exactly what shows when you turn around.
Elastic that presses leaves marks and becomes uncomfortable to wear all day.
Does the turban stay on without hair underneath? Yes. Our turbans are shaped and stretchy and stay in place thanks to their own fit, not the hair underneath. You don't need pins, tape or clips.
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Ways to wear it
Different days, different needs. Most people have more than one piece of headwear – one for everyday, one for the night and one for when the sun is out.
At night
Stay warm while you sleep
Your head gets cold easily without hair, and a cotton pillowcase can feel rough against bare skin. A soft satin or silk sleep cap keeps you warm and glides over the pillow instead of chafing.
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Summer & sun
Protect your head from the sun
The skin on a head without hair isn't used to the sun and burns easily, and during treatment it can also be extra sensitive. A light turban with a visor or a summer cap protects your face and head when you're outdoors.
Read more about turbans in summer →
Turban, scarf or wig?
It doesn't have to be one or the other. Many people wear a wig at work and on occasions when they want hair, and a turban or scarf at home, at medical appointments and when it's warm.
Turban
Takes three seconds to put on and weighs almost nothing – that matters on days when your energy is low.
Turbans for cancer →Scarf
A scarf during cancer gives you the freedom to vary your look. A turban with long scarf ties can be wrapped around the head or tied at the nape – and still feels secure.
Turban with long scarf →How to tie the scarf →Wig
For when you want hair. A wig with a fringe sits right without styling and is an easy first choice.
Wigs for hair loss → Wigs with fringe →Requisition (rekvisition)
Fairwithhair is an approved supplier in all 21 Swedish regions and has been for many years. If you have received a requisition from your healthcare provider, we help you see what it covers where you live. You don't need to know the rules yourself.
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You're welcome to visit us in Stockholm at Fairwithwigs, Norrtullsgatan 26B, or in Uppsala at Skolgatan 49. We only see customers by appointment, so you can have privacy and we can take all the time you need. Feel free to bring someone with you.
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All posts →Frequently asked questions about headwear during cancer
Which headwear is best during cancer treatment?
For everyday wear, most people choose a soft, full-coverage turban that covers the head right down to the nape. Choose a style with flat seams in cotton, bamboo or viscose. If you want to vary your look, a scarf or a turban with long ties works well, and at night a cap in satin or silk.
Turban or scarf during cancer – what's the difference?
A turban is pre-shaped and slips on over the head in seconds. A scarf or headscarf you tie yourself, which gives more ways to wear it but takes a little longer. Many people have both: a turban on low-energy days and a scarf when they want to dress up.
When should I get headwear?
Ideally before your hair starts to fall out. With chemotherapy, hair often comes loose two to three weeks after the first treatment, but it varies. Having your headwear at home in good time means you can try it on at your own pace.
Does the turban stay on without hair underneath?
Yes. Our turbans are shaped and stretchy and stay in place thanks to their own fit, not the hair underneath. You don't need pins, tape or clips.
Which material is gentlest on the head?
Cotton, bamboo and viscose are breathable and suit everyday wear. If the skin on your head is extra tender, silk or satin is gentlest, as the material glides over the skin instead of rubbing.
Can I use a requisition (rekvisition) for a turban?
We're an approved supplier in all 21 Swedish regions. Rules and amounts differ between regions, so email your requisition (rekvisition) to info@fairwithhair.se and we'll help you see what it covers where you live.
Do I need a cap at night?
Many people feel cold on their head at night without hair. A sleep bonnet in satin or silk keeps you warm and glides against the pillow instead of rubbing bare skin.
How do I protect my head from the sun?
The skin on a head without hair burns easily. Choose a thin turban with a brim or a summer cap with sun protection when you're outdoors, so both your head and face are protected.
Can I wear a fringe or a wig with the turban?
Yes. A fringe under the turban gives the impression of your own hair around your face. Many people also switch between a turban at home and a wig when they go out – one doesn't rule out the other.
How quickly will the turban arrive and can I return it?
We ship within 2–3 days. You have a 14-day right of withdrawal when you shop in our online store. Returns are sent to our returns address, not to the shop, and you pay the return shipping yourself.
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Soft turbans, scarves and sleep caps for days when you want things simple. Ships within 2–3 days.
See all turbans and headwearHeadwear during cancer – turbans, scarves and caps for women
Losing your hair during cancer treatment is, for many, one of the hardest parts. Headwear that feels good can make everyday life a little easier. At Fairwithhair you'll find turbans, scarves and sleep bonnets made for a head without hair: soft materials, flat seams and full coverage right down to the nape.
Turbans during cancer
A turban is the easiest choice on low-energy days. It's pre-shaped, slips on over the head and stays in place without pins or tape. Choose a full-coverage style in cotton, bamboo or viscose for everyday wear, or a turban with ruffles, a rose or glitter when you want to dress up.
Scarves and headscarves during cancer
A scarf gives you the freedom to vary your look yourself. You can tie it at the nape, wrap it around your head or let the ends hang loose. If you want both freedom and a secure fit, a turban with long scarf ties is a good middle ground – the base stays put and you tie the scarf however you like.
Caps for hair loss – for night-time and cold days
Without hair your head gets cold easily, especially at night. A sleep bonnet in satin or silk keeps you warm and is gentle on the skin. On cold days outdoors you can wear the turban under a hat or choose a soft style that covers your ears.
Protect your head from the sun
The skin on your head isn't used to the sun and can be extra sensitive during treatment. Thin turbans with a brim and summer caps with sun protection shield your face and head outdoors without getting too warm.
Turban, wig or both
It doesn't have to be either-or. Many people wear a wig at work and on occasions when they want hair, and a turban at home and at hospital appointments. We sell both wigs and headwear and are happy to help you find a combination that works for you.
Requisition (rekvisition) for turbans and wigs
We're an approved supplier in all 21 Swedish regions. If you've received a requisition from your healthcare provider, we'll help you see what it covers in your region. Email the requisition to info@fairwithhair.se and we'll take it from there.
Try them on with us in Stockholm and Uppsala
If you'd like to feel the materials before deciding, you're welcome to visit us in Stockholm or Uppsala by appointment. If you shop online, we ship within 2–3 days and you have a 14-day right of withdrawal.