Re: OT: Wigs

Thank you! I totally agree - no one wants that LOOK.
I'm finding more and more hats that I suppose I can live with. I'm
not into the bald look, though I really admire women who can do that.
Robin Roberts from Good Morning America did such a wonderful thing
with that fashion show a few weeks ago, gorgeous red sequined dress
and no wig! She's beautiful.
I did notice how cold I was the minute I cut the length off, I just
wear something on my head - even in the house- and a cashmere scarf
around my shoulders.
I'll look around for that pattern. It's going to be a long year!
Judy

On Feb 19, 8:42 pm, MicrontheCat <lpsk...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hey Judy,

We're in our 2nd year of cancer treatment for my mom here, and just
finished the 2nd round of chemo and had a Gamma Knife procedure on the
brain tumor earlier this month.  I have never liked the turban look,
because to me, they just scream I HAVE CANCER!!!  and it's such a
private thing, losing your hair is bad enough without that.  When we
go out and mom wears her turban, people ask about the cancer,
especially people who've had it already.

The first time around, I made mom 4 reversible hats from a pattern I
got - McCall's or Butterick; I can't remember which.  This time
around, she insists she had to have turbans, so  I made some of
those.  They're easy to make.  Mom has a nice wig, but doesn't wear it
b/c it is scratchy.

I say, don't be afraid to go without a head covering!!!  I really
think that's the best option of all, if you're someplace you'll be
warm enough.  I'm pretty sure it's what I'd do, at least most of the
time.  When mom lost her hair the first time, I cut mine as short as I
could and still have some.

If you have to have a head covering, GET FUNKY!!!  I bought mom a
multicolored knit hat made from recycled t-shirt yarn, and socks to go
with.  Before the cancer, she would never have been caught dead in
such a getup, but she's having some fun with headgear. :)  Hope you
will, too.

Lisa


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