Beauty

One of the frequently asked questions is: "When should I choose a wig if I am about to start oncological treatment?"

If the medical team estimates that the treatment may cause hair loss, choosing a wig before the hair changes significantly can have some practical advantages.

It may be easier to compare the shade, density, length, and cut of the wig with the hair you usually wear.

At the same time, there is no universal rule. Some women want a wig very close to their previous look, while others choose a completely different haircut or color.

The right wig is, above all, the one in which the person wearing it feels good.

How do you recognize a quality medical wig?

When a wig is to be worn frequently, the external appearance is only one of the important criteria.

You should also consider comfort, base construction, weight, ventilation, stability, density, and the appearance of the front hairline.

For people with sensitive scalps, the comfort of the materials that come into contact with the skin becomes even more important.

Depending on the model, certain medical wigs may include constructions such as Front Lace, monofilament, or hand-made areas, designed for a natural appearance and comfortable wear.

Wigs made of natural hair also offer broader possibilities for customization. Depending on the construction and features of the model, they can be cut or styled so that the result is as close as possible to the desired style.

Wig made of natural hair or special fiber?

There is no single right choice for all women.

O medical wig made of natural hair can be an option for people who want a look very close to natural hair and more possibilities for customization and styling.

O wig made of special fiber may have the advantage of a simpler maintenance routine and can be a practical alternative for everyday wear.

The choice should be made based on comfort, lifestyle, preferences, budget, and the period during which the wig will be worn.

That is precisely why, personalized counseling before choosing a medical wig can be important.

Are there other hair solutions besides the wig?

Yes. Needs can differ from person to person and may change over time.

Depending on the individual situation and hair evolution, there are different types of hair solutions, from full wigs to toppers and other systems designed to cover or complete certain areas.

It is important that the choice is adapted to the person's real situation, and in the case of patients undergoing oncological treatment, medical recommendations regarding the scalp and its care must be followed.

Counseling for a medical wig means more than choosing a color

Choosing a wig can come at a time when there is already a lot of information, consultations, and decisions to manage.

That is why the process should be as simple and comfortable as possible.

During a counseling session for medical wigs, aspects such as face shape, desired shade, length, density, wig construction, scalp comfort, and customization options can be analyzed.

Some women want to almost identically reproduce the hairstyle they had before. Others see this period as an opportunity to try a different style.

Both choices are equally personal.

Medical wigs and Belher counseling in Romania

Belher offers medical wigs, natural hair wigs, special fiber wigs, and hair solutions, along with guidance for choosing an option tailored to each person's needs.

Counseling is available at Belher locations in Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, and Constanța, and the product range can also be discovered online.

For oncology patients and people facing alopecia, Belher also develops initiatives dedicated to access to hair solutions, including through the program Empower and the initiative "Donate a wig".

Because, during this period, choosing a wig should not be about the pressure to look a certain way.

It should be about the possibility of choosing.