Hair loss is a well-known side effect of chemotherapy, a challenging hurdle for many undergoing cancer treatment.For some, accepting hair loss is easier because of the potential for hair regrowth. For others there may be a great deal of fear and anxiety tied to the potential of not growing back the hair. All these feelings […]
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Styling synthetic wigs can be an adventure, offering a world of possibilities to change your look especially if you want to try something new. However, it comes with its nuances, especially when compared to styling natural human hair wigs. Let’s dive into the essentials of styling synthetic wigs, answering some common questions along the way.
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Maintaining your wig is crucial for extending its lifespan and ensuring it looks its best. Apart from not having to spend for a new wig more frequently, you want your wig to look like a natural extension of you. Having a beautifully-maintained wig will continue to give you that natural hair look. Choosing the Right
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Several people today wear wigs for a variety of reasons. It’s such a common practice that there might be people out there who are wearing wigs and you are not even aware they are doing so! While there are options for natural human hair wigs, these tend to be costly. The most common choice in
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One of the most visible side effects of chemotherapy is hair loss. Now depending on the amount of treatment you have had, there are some people who will have their hair grow back and others who will no longer have hair. It is understandable that there’s a great deal of impact on one’s confidence and
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After your surgery, you are given a choice on whether you can get breast form fitted, breast reconstruction, or leaving your chest as it is (this is a completely valid and not so uncommon choice.) If you do decide to go the route of having a breast form/prosthesis then this guide will help you understand
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When is the right time to get a breast prosthesis fitting done after your mastectomy? Should you do it immediately after the mastectomy or is there a window period? Typically, the recommended time frame is once our surgeon gives you the clear and the wounds have sufficiently healed. This is usually around 6 to 8
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After having gone through a mastectomy, anyone would feel differently about their body. It’s hard to grasp one’s new form but confidence can be rebuilt and embracing your uniquely beautiful body is possible. The journey to gaining that confidence once again may start with something as simple yet profound as the choosing of the right
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It’s exciting to start getting into sports again after you have reached a point of your recovery process where you are given clearance to do activities that may even extend beyond your usual rehabilitation exercises and stretches. Part of getting ready for when that day comes is choosing the right outfit that you can wear
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We’ve mentioned before that after your mastectomy, it is more advisable to do exercises that are low impact and low intensity. One of those recommended exercises is swimming because it provides a total body workout without causing unnecessary strain on your body. The intensity of your workout can be adjusted according to what you are
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